News and Events

Seminar: Taha Hameduddin & Chuanyi Guo

Feb 21, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

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

Portrait photo of seminar speaker Dr. Christopher Goodman.

Seminar: Christopher Goodman

Feb 14, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Demand Shocks & Special Districts: Evidence from Chinese Import Shocks

Seminar: Genevieve Kanter

Feb 7, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Industry Influence in FDA Advisory Committees

Online Registration is closed. Please email Leah.m.thomas@uky.edu to inquire about attending! This event is open to all current and former students of the Martin School and our current Board of Visitors, but seating is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.

Photo of UK's mascot posing with a wildcat statue in the student center

Public Policy Preview Night

Feb 6, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 PM

Join us for Public Policy Preview Night on Thursday, February 6th, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the UK Gatton Student Center (SEC Room, GSC 330C) to meet Martin School faculty, staff, and students and discover how a BA in Public Policy can turn your passion into a meaningful career!

Seminar: Joshua Douglas

Jan 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights

Spiro Maroulis to lead Martin School as New Director!

Jan 15, 2025

The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Kentucky is announcing big changes in 2025. With a planned move into UK’s newly renovated Miller Hall this summer, the school is in a prime position to expand its leadership and vision with a new director, Spiro Maroulis, Ph.D., starting this fall.

Martin School student becomes one of Kentucky’s youngest-elected city council members

Dec 17, 2024

In November 2024, Ian Vansteenbergh became one of Kentucky’s youngest-elected city council members! Ian credits the Martin School's public policy program education to be a practical and powerful path for students to turn their passions for leadership, service and advocacy into careers that make a difference right now AND after graduation. Read the UK Now article here: https://uknow.uky.edu/student-news/uk-student-becomes-one-kentuckys-youngest-elected-city-councilmembers

2024 December Commencement: Meet us at the Grad Gathering!

Dec 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Hey December Graduates! Join our staff at the Grad Gathering - immediately following commencement! We'll have a going away present for our graduates and would love to take some group pictures before you go.

2025 Alumni & Friends Banquet (Save the Date!)

Feb 21, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

SAVE THE DATE! You are invited to join the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration for the annual Alumni and Friends Banquet on the third Friday of February, 2025. Light refreshments will be provided, and we will announce our newest Distinguished Alumnus and induct new prominent leaders into the Kentucky Public Service Hall of Fame. Event Date & Time: February 21st, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Event Location: Lyric Theatre (300 E Third St, Lexington, KY 40508) REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT A LATER DATE.

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