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Zach, Anamei, and Will looking at Kaylee's poster

Data and Evidence class presents data visualizations during Data Walk

Apr 23, 2024

Students in PPL 401 - Data and Evidence in Public Policy presented their data visualization projects this April. Topics were very diverse and included higher education, drug policies, zoning laws, reduction of firearm-related crimes, and more.

Graduating MPA Student, Emily Wiley, selected as UK Commencement Speaker

May 1, 2024

Graduating MPA/Non-Profit Certificate student, Emily Wiley, was selected as one of four 2024 Commencement speakers at the UK-wide ceremony on Friday, May 3. Congratulations! For more information on her and the other speakers, read the UK Now article here

Valentina Osunmade published an article on Tornado-Safe Rooms

Apr 29, 2024

MPP student, Valentina Osunmade, wrote an article on tornado-safe rooms in the spring 2024 edition of the KAMM newsletter. You can read it here Congrats on your accomplishment!

PhD news!

Apr 29, 2024

Congratulations to Yunjun Kim on his recent publication "Assessing the Economic Impact of Innovative Cities" in Policy Studies https://doi.org/10.1080/

MPA student Devin Dunigan attended the 19th Annual Black Policy Conference at Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Apr 23, 2024

Congratulations to Devin on this amazing accomplishment! In a world where meaningful change often begins with dialogue, Devin Dunigan, a first-year Master of Public Policy student, recently embarked on an inspiring journey at the 19th Annual Black Policy Conference held at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. This prestigious event serves as a beacon of hope, bringing together leading minds and practitioners to address challenges impacting Black communities and fostering sustainable solutions.

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