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Explore Your Future in Public Policy Public Policy Preview Night

Feb 6, 2025, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Events, Recruiting, Undergraduate

Join us for Public Policy Preview Night on Thursday, February 6th, from 6:00–7:30 PM in the UK Gatton Student Center (SEC Room, GSC 330C) to meet Martin School faculty, staff, and students and discover how a BA in Public Policy can turn your passion into a meaningful career!

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2025 Spring Seminar Series Seminar: Joshua Douglas University of Kentucky

Jan 24, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures

The Court v. The Voters: The Troubling Story of How the Supreme Court Has Undermined Voting Rights

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Spiro Maroulis to lead Martin School as New Director!

Jan 15, 2025
Recognition

 The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Kentucky is announcing big changes in 2025. With a planned move into UK’s newly renovated Miller Hall this summer, the school is in a prime position to expand its leadership and vision with a new director, Spiro Maroulis, Ph.D., starting this fall.

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Martin School student becomes one of Kentucky’s youngest-elected city council members

Dec 17, 2024
Recognition

In November 2024, Ian Vansteenbergh became one of Kentucky’s youngest-elected city council members! Ian credits the Martin School's public policy program education to be a practical and  powerful path for students to turn their passions for leadership, service and advocacy into careers that make a difference right now AND after graduation.  Read the UK Now article here: https://uknow.uky.edu/student-news/uk-student-becomes-one-kentuckys-youngest-elected-city-councilmembers

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2024 December Commencement: Meet us at the Grad Gathering!

Dec 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Events, Recognition

Hey December Graduates! Join our staff at the Grad Gathering - immediately following commencement! We'll have a going away present for our graduates and would love to take some group pictures before you go. 

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2025 Alumni & Friends Banquet (Save the Date!)

Feb 21, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Events

SAVE THE DATE!  You are invited to join the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration for the annual Alumni and Friends Banquet on the third Friday of February, 2025. Light refreshments will be provided, and we will announce our newest Distinguished Alumnus and induct new prominent leaders into the Kentucky Public Service Hall of Fame.  Event Date & Time: February 21st, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Event Location: Lyric Theatre (300 E Third St, Lexington, KY 40508) REGISTRATION INFORMATION WILL BE RELEASED AT A LATER DATE.

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2024 Fall Seminar Series Seminar: Jordan McAllister University of Kentucky

Dec 6, 2024, 12:00 – 1:30 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures

Predicting Child Maltreatment in South Carolina and Kentucky using County-level Indicators

Service to Service

University of Kentucky's Martin School partners with Volcker Alliance on new initiative.

Nov 6, 2024
Events, Recruiting, Opportunity, Public Service

Volcker Alliance Launches “Service to Service,” A New Initiative To Connect Veterans and Military Families to Meaningful Careers in Public Service...

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Martin School Alumn Appointed as New Associate Dean at Clinton School of Public Service

Nov 6, 2024
Recognition, Alumni Recognition

Dr. Meagan M. Jordan has been appointed as the New Associate Dean for the Clinton School of Public Service. ...“I am honored to join the Clinton School of Public Service and excited to work alongside such a talented group of faculty, staff, and students,” said Jordan. “From the School’s inception, I have been inspired by its mission, and now I am also inspired by its growth and accomplishments.  I look forward to advancing the ongoing efforts to ensure academic excellence and community engagement at the Clinton School.”

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2024 Fall Seminar Series Seminar: Michael Siciliano University of Illinois, Chicago

Nov 8, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Events, Seminars, Lectures

Invisible Ties: Gendered Perceptions of Centrality in Social Networks

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