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Emily Wilcox, PhD Student

2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Emily Wilcox University of Kentucky

Mar 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures

Supporting Advanced Manufacturing Growth - How do Community Colleges Respond to Local Economic Development Shocks?

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Now Open: 2025 Martin School Book Club Sign-Up!

Feb 27, 2025
Events, Public Service

The Martin School Book Club has announced the 2025 selection:  Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond.This book sheds light on the intersection of housing, poverty, and public policy—topics we can’t wait to explore together in-person and virtually.  The two meetings for this year will be during the weeks of March 24th and 31st, depending on participant availability. Joining the club is free and open to all. 

Headshot photo of seminar speaker Dr. Rachel Porter

2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Rachel Porter University of Notre Dame

Feb 28, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures

Evaluating (In)Experience in Congressional Elections

Headshot photos of Dr. Chuanyi Guo and Dr. Taha Hameduddin, side by side.

2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Taha Hameduddin & Chuanyi Guo University of Kentucky

Feb 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures

Early Peer Influences in Public Service Attraction: Evidence from a Randomization

Portrait photo of seminar speaker Dr. Christopher Goodman.

2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Christopher Goodman Northern Illinois University

Feb 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures

Demand Shocks & Special Districts: Evidence from Chinese Import Shocks

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