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Lecture Series Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, UK Martin School host final part of urban-rural issues roundtable series Tune in for this important discussion

Reprinted from UKNOW - http://uknow.uky.edu/uk-happenings/kentucky-chamber-commerce-uk-martin-school-host-final-part-urban-rural-issues  By Martin School Report Friday

In the press Reprint: Top policymakers and researchers explore education in Kentucky’s urban-rural divide The Bottom Line News

From Jacqueline Pitts story on The Bottom Line News: Did the pandemic affect urban and rural schools differently? Do students in rural school districts have as many options for educational choice as students in urban districts? Are both urban and rural districts struggling to attract and retain teachers? 

Alumni News KY Chamber Makes 2006 Alumna Kate Shanks SVP Congratulations, Kate!

Student News PhD Graduate Himawan Saputro Successfully Defends Dissertation Congratulations, Himawan!

Faculty News Dr. Zimmer's Research into COVID Impact on School Reopenings Garners National Attention Leaders in Policy

"A new study by University of Kentucky researchers estimates the return to in-person learning in Texas last fall led to at least 43,000 additional COVID-19 cases and 800 deaths within the first two months." Full Story at UKNOW.

Henry Clay Center Craft of Compromise #3: Clarifying the Military and Diplomatic Lanes in US Foreign Engagement Tune in for this important discussion

Scholarship Offerings Two new undergraduate scholarships available starting fall 2021

The Martin School is pleased to offer two new undergraduate scholarships starting in fall 2021: the Michael and Margaret Ruehling Undergraduate Public Policy Scholarship and the Martin School Undergraduate Scholarship.  

Alumni News Andrew Sullivan to be Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Congratulations, Andrew!

We're proud to announce that Andrew Sullivan successfully defended his dissertation on April 7th and will be joining Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as an Assistant Professor in Aug. 2021. 

Faculty Highlights Dr. Annelise Russell Op-Ed featured in Lexington Herald Leader

The Lexington Herald-Leader published an opinion piece by Dr. Annelise Russell on Sunday April 1. In the piece titled, "Although Trump may be gone, Twitter will continue to influence politics and policy"

Program Offerings Minor in Public Policy available starting fall 2021

Starting in fall 2021, UK undergraduates will have the option to add a Minor in Public Policy onto their current degree program.