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Alumni Highlights Dustin Pugel's Success Advocates for policy

Dustin Pugel graduated from our MPA program in 2012. He received his bachelor's degree in History from Asbury University, where his passion for public service was ignited by his student government involvement. As the study body Vice President for Governance, Dustin had the opportunity to work on student policy issues. He decided to pursue his MPA to learn more about the policy process and evaluation. He currently works for the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy (KCEP), which is an initiative of the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED).

Lecture series Salient Themes Featured in Second Annual Ford Lecture featuring Senator Tom Daschle

The Martin School hosted the second annual Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Lecture in October, which is our signature lecture series honoring our esteemed friend and exemplar public servant, Senator Ford.

Alumni News Martin School Grad & Visiting Professor Named Co-Editor of Major Publication Dr. Jeremy Hall (MPA '05)

We are excited to share the news that Dr. Jeremy Hall, a graduate of our Ph.D program and visiting professor, has been named a Co-Editor for Public Administration Review!

Student Highlights PhD Student Wins Prize at APPAM Conference for Research Congratulations, Cole!

Cole Rakow, who recently defended his dissertation successfully, presented his research at APPAM. His paper is titled, "Revenue Complexity Vs. Revenue Diversification: A New Empirical Approach to an Old Debate." You can watch him present in a quick video!

Faculty Highlights Dr. Petrovsky Reports from Afield

This year, Dr. Petrovsky, one of the Martin School’s professors, is spending his sabbatical in Hong Kong! When he isn’t enjoying delicious roast duck, he’s learning from the students and professors at the City University of Hong Kong.

Second Annual 2016 Wendell H. Ford Lecture featuring Senator Tom Daschle Watch the full lecture

Watch the full recording of the second annual Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Lecture, featuring Senator Tom Daschle and an expert panel.

Faculty News Dr. Toma Named Distinguished Kentucky Economist by KEA Kentucky Economic Association

As the 2016 Dinstinguished Kentucky Economist, she will deliver a keynote message at the Kentucky Economic Association's 2016 Annual Conference. Congratulations, Dr. Toma!

Lecture Series Second Annual Ford Lecture Tune in for this important discussion.

Join us in person on Tuesday, October 18 or via live stream!

Faculty News Meet our New Director Dr. Ron Zimmer

Dr. Ron Zimmer, the new Director of the Martin School, was featured in an installment of "UK at the Half," which is aired at halftime during the radio broadcasts of UK football and basketball games. You can listen here!

Alumni Highlights Congratulations to MPA Alum on Deputy State Budget & Policy Director Appointment! Andrew McNeill (MPA)

Andrew McNeill, a Martin School MPA graduate, previously served the Governor's Office as a Senior Advisor, and has extensive experience in state policy. In his new position in the Office of the State Budget Director, Andrew will work alongside his new colleagues to prepare the budget the Governor recommmends to the legislature, analyze economic conditions in Kentucky, and complete policy research. 

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