News and Events

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.

Undergraduate Offerings New PPL Degree featured on Behind the Blue Podcast An interview with Dr. Genia Toma

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

Faculty Highlights Dr. Kim Facilitates Korean Gov't Visit to Frankfort Korean War Commemoration Ceremony

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. 

International Public Policy and Management Institute 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.

Faculty Highlights Boston Globe Quotes Dr. Zimmer in Article about Providence School Report

Dr. Zimmer provides insight in a recent article released by Boston Globe, discussing school reform in Providence Rhode Island.

#OneDayforUK Thank You!

A special thank you to all who took the time to participate in #OneDayforMartinSchool.

Alumni Survey 2019 Outcome Survey

Are you a graduate of our MPA, MPP, or MPH program? We want to hear from you! Please take our 2019 Alumni Outcome Survey!