News and Events

Alumni News Martin Alumnus Kate Shanks named VP of Public Affairs for Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Kate Shanks ('06)

Our graduates often go on to well-respected, valuable and impressive careers. Kate Shanks ('06) is no exception. On Monday November 11, 2019 she was named VP of Public Affairs for the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. We congratulate her on this deserved appointment and look forward to a stellar career.

Outstanding achievement in public service Mike Duncan 2019 Public Service Hall of Fame Inductee Congratulations, Mike!

A Kentuckian whose career has touched the highest levels of government and politics over the course of four decades, Robert M. (Mike) Duncan of Inez, will be inducted into the Kentucky Public Service Hall of Fame on November 22 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington.

Alumni News Jeana Dunlap 2019 Distinguished Alumni Congratulations, Jeana!

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

Martin School students visit the Congressional Budget Office

Faculty & Student News Martin School Visits APPAM This Week 2019 Fall Research Conference of the Association for Public Policy Analysis & Management

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).

Faculty News Dr. Darolia's Research Noted in Politico newsletter The effect of federal sanctions on colleges.

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!

Wendell Ford Public Policy Lecture Ten Kentucky Women Trailblazers in Public Policy 100th anniversary of women's suffrage

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.

Faculty News Dr. Zimmer Co-Investigator on Education Study Wins Grant Congratulations, Dr. Zimmer!

Lecture Series October 8th Wendell Ford Lecture Women in policy

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

Alumni News John Hicks Represents NASBO as 2019 NAPA Fellow 35 years of service

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.