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Dr. Caroline Weber awarded one of UK Cannabis Center's faculty pilot grants

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 17, 2023) May 19, 2023

The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center has awarded its first set of faculty pilot grants to support innovative and collaborative cannabis research.

Graduating students from the class of 2023 on stairs at Gatton Student Center

Martin School makes history with graduation of 1st undergraduate cohort

May 5, 2023

During the University of Kentucky’s 2023 May Commencement, the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration will celebrate the first full class of undergraduates to earn a bachelor’s degree in public policy.

2023 Spring seminar speaker: Dr. John Friedman

Seminar: Dr. John Friedman

May 2, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Ron Zimmer 2023 University Research Professor Solo

Martin School Director Ron Zimmer named 2023 University Research Professor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2023) May 2, 2023

Our very own Director, Dr. Ron Zimmer, has earned a very special honor this year. He has been named one of sixteen University Research Professors for 2023-2024! Excerpted from the UKNOW article published today:

Non-Profit Certificate Student, Alex Degen, named Sullivan Award Winner

Apr 28, 2023

Alex Degen, Martin School Non-Profit Certificate student, was awarded one of three Sullivan Awards, the highest honor at UK for humanitarian efforts. Check out the full story in UKNow

Students celebrating their graduation in May 2021

Martin School Graduation Reception

May 4, 2023, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Join us on Thursday, May 4th to celebrate our newest Martin School graduates! All students graduating this year are encouraged to attend and be recognized. We will have light refreshments and a photographer, plus a super brief program to acknowledge our graduates' achievements. Families, partners, and children are all welcome.

2023 spring seminar series speaker Dr. Joel Slemrod

Seminar: Dr. Joel Slemrod

Apr 28, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Title "External Validity in Empirical Public Finance"

2023 Alumni and Friends Reception

Apr 14, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

We're hoping you can join us on the second Friday in April for evening refreshments. We will also announce our newest Distinguished Alumnus and will induct two prominent leaders into the Kentucky Public Service Hall of Fame. Friday April 14th, 5:00-8:00 PM Rosenberg Law Building, Room 397 620 S Limestone St Lexington, KY

Public policy students talking in the Gatton Student Center

Spotlight on a Major: Public Policy

Apr 11, 2023, 4:30 – 5:00 PM

Join us in the Stuckert Career Center to explore the endless possibilities within UK public policy! If you are passionate about helping others and addressing systemic problems facing the state, country, and world, public policy is worth checking out. Drop in and meet with the public policy program advisor to learn what is wildly possible through public policy!

Dr. Karida Brown Lecture and Book Discussion

Mar 30, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Dr. Karida L. Brown, Professor of Sociology at Emory University, will visit the University of Kentucky campus to discuss her book, Gone Home: Race and Roots Through Appalachia

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