News and Events

2019 Martin School Student D.C. Trip Includes CBO Visit

Martin School students visit the Congressional Budget Office

Martin School Visits APPAM This Week

Several Martin School faculty and students will be attending, presenting and participating in 2019 Fall Research Conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management (APPAM).

Dr. Darolia's Research Noted in Politico newsletter

Dr. Rajeev Darolia and his report with Third Way "What Happens to Students When the Federal government Sanctions Colleges?" was mentioned in a recent Politico newsletter!

Ten Kentucky Women Trailblazers in Public Policy

As part of the recent Wendell Ford Public Policy Lecture, the Martin School marked the eve of next year’s 100th anniversary of women suffrage by recognizing 10 modern-day Kentucky Women Trailblazers for outstanding achievements in their respective careers. See the honorees inside.

Dr. Zimmer Co-Investigator on Education Study Wins Grant

October 8th Wendell Ford Lecture

October 8, 2019 4:00pm at the Gatton Student Center's Worsham Cinema the Martin School will host the annual Wendell H. Ford Lecture.

John Hicks Represents NASBO as 2019 NAPA Fellow

Martin School graduate John Hicks recognized by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA or the Academy) for "his role as NASBO's Executive Director and his 35 years of public administration service and expertise." The NASBO full release is copied inside.

New PPL Degree featured on Behind the Blue Podcast

Our own Dr. Genia Toma spoke with Carl Nathe on the Behind the Blue Podcast about the upcoming Public Policy undergraduate degree!

Dr. Kim Facilitates Korean Gov't Visit to Frankfort

On September 20, 2019 The Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort hosted an annual Korean War commemoration ceremony and Dr. Kim helped bring an official from the Korean government. 

Martin School Professor Doo Oak Kim Facilitates Exchange Agreement between Korean University and UK

Chonbuk National University news, along with other national news outlets reported that Chonbuk and University of Kentucky signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to for ongoing research collaboration and student exchange programs.