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2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Geoboo Song University of Arkansas

Apr 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures

The Politics of Climate Change in the American Heartland

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Martin School MPA student finds success at the Kentucky League of Cities!

Apr 1, 2025
Opportunity, Public Service, Recognition, Student Recognition, Research

Experiential learning is an integral component of our educational strategy at the Martin School. As such, the Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs both include a required course: Experiential Learning in Public Administration (PA 711).

Regina M Lewis

2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Regina Lewis University of Kentucky

Apr 4, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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Barriers to Equity: The Evolution of Race and Place in Lexington, KY

Ikhwan Kweon, PhD Student

2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Ikhwan Kweon University of Kentucky

Mar 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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Understanding the Mechanisms behind Revenue Size, Revenue Volatility, and Tax Limits

Rising Civic Leaders

New Rising Civic Leaders program invites Martin School applicants!

Mar 24, 2025
Academic Programs, Recognition

Introducing the Martin School of Public Policy & Administration Rising Civic Leaders program! Apply now to be part of a one-year experiential leadership development program that focuses on civic leadership. Undergraduates who are rising juniors and seniors and MPA/MPP students are eligible to apply. This co-curricular class will focus on Understanding the Self and Leadership Virtues in the fall and Understanding Others and Leading Teams in the spring. 

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