LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2025) — The University of Kentucky's 2025 Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Lecture will take on a subject that is reshaping virtually every aspect of the college sports landscape — the business phenomenon that gives student-athletes the right, for the first time ever, to be compensated for use of their name, image and likeness (NIL).
In the mission to create a community of policy leaders and function as a powerhouse for change, the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is forging a strong path ahead into the 2025-2026 school year. Compared with 268 master's programs across the United States, we are proud to celebrate the following rankings:
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 29, 2025) — On Friday, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 18 University Research Professors for the 2025-26 academic year. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.
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).
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.
