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Panel Discussion What’s Next for Kentucky Schools? Watch the full panel below

Martin Staff
 May 8, 2017
Seminars, Lectures, Faculty Recognition

Dr. Zimmer, the Martin School Director and a leading expert on education policy, participated in a panel discussion. The Gatton School has posted a video online of the event. The panel discusses school choice, vouchers, and charter schools.

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Alumni Highlights Alumna Leads Diversity and Strategic Enrollment Initiatives Natalie Gibson (MPA ‘98)

Sarah Ausmus Smith
 May 1, 2017
Alumni Recognition

Natalie Gibson (MPA '98) serves as the System Director of Cultural Diversity for the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.

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Student News PhD Student Receives Dissertation Paper Award Congratulations, Zihe (Lauren) Guo!

Martin Staff
 Apr 19, 2017
Student Recognition

Congratulations to Lauren Guo, who received an award for her dissertation in San Francisco from the Western Social Science Association earlier this month!

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Martin School Alumni A Passion for Municipal Budgeting & Finance Lauren Kesselring, MPA 16'

Sarah Ausmus Smith
 Apr 16, 2017
Alumni Recognition

We visit with alumna Lauren Kesselring (MPA ’16) to learn more about her work for the City of San Antonio.

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Alumni Highlights Data Scientist by Day, Podcast Host by Night Robert Kahne (MPP '11)

Sarah Ausmus Smith
 Apr 16, 2017
Alumni Recognition

While many of our graduates go on to careers in government, Robert Kahne (MPP ‘11) illustrates that the calling to serve the public good takes many forms. 

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Alumni News Recent Graduate Leads Congressman’s Constituent Economic Development Services A conversation with Alyshia Powell (MPA '16)

Martin Staff
 Apr 7, 2017
Alumni Recognition

Prospective students often wonder where our graduates work after they finish their degree program. We sometimes struggle to answer because there are so many possible paths for MPAs and MPPs. Yet, somehow, some way, the Martin School is able to prepare individuals for work across sectors, policy areas, and job titles. Alyshia Powell (MPA ’16) sheds some light on the mystery:

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Martin School Alumni Alumna Keeps Local Government Accountable Jenna Skop (MPA ‘13)

Sarah Ausmus Smith
 Apr 5, 2017
Alumni Recognition

When we think of auditors, what often comes to mind are financial sleuths on the lookout for fraudulent behavior. As an Internal Auditor for the City of Convington, Jenna Skop (MPA ‘13) has a slightly different mission.

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Alumni Highlights Where Are They Now?

Martin Staff
 Apr 3, 2017
Alumni Recognition

This April, we are celebrating our alumni community.

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Alumni News MPA Alumna Leads Development for Local Special Olympics Chapter Angela Holman, MPA '13

Martin Staff
 Mar 31, 2017
Alumni Recognition

Angela Holman graduated in 2013 with her MPA and resides in Ohio. She currently works as the Director of Marketing and Fundraising for Special Olympics Hamilton County.

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Student Highlights IPPMI Student Bo Yung Yoon Featured in Kentucky City magazine Comparing parks in Seoul and Kentucky

Martin Staff
 Mar 20, 2017
Student Recognition

The Martin School IPPMI is proud to see Bo Yung Yoon featured in an article published by Kentucky City Magazine for his work concerning Parks and Recreation.

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