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Public policy students talking in the Gatton Student Center

Spotlight on a Major: Public Policy

Apr 11, 2023, 4:30 – 5:00 PM

Join us in the Stuckert Career Center to explore the endless possibilities within UK public policy! If you are passionate about helping others and addressing systemic problems facing the state, country, and world, public policy is worth checking out. Drop in and meet with the public policy program advisor to learn what is wildly possible through public policy!

2023 Alumni and Friends Reception

Apr 14, 2023, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

We're hoping you can join us on the second Friday in April for evening refreshments. We will also announce our newest Distinguished Alumnus and will induct two prominent leaders into the Kentucky Public Service Hall of Fame. Friday April 14th, 5:00-8:00 PM Rosenberg Law Building, Room 397 620 S Limestone St Lexington, KY

Four Martin School students visit D.C. over spring break, participate in SEC in DC

Mar 21, 2023

This spring break, a group of students in UK's Student Government Association traveled to Washington D.C. to participate in SEC in DC, a conference where student governments from SEC schools network and advocate on behalf of their students' interests. UK students got to meet with six of Kentucky's eight Congressional delegation, including staff from Senator McConnell's office. Two first-year students, Logan Justice and Siena Pilati, submitted policy briefs to be considered for the opportunity, and were both chosen to represent UKSGA.

Dr. Karida Brown Lecture and Book Discussion

Mar 30, 2023, 5:00 – 6:30 PM

Dr. Karida L. Brown, Professor of Sociology at Emory University, will visit the University of Kentucky campus to discuss her book, Gone Home: Race and Roots Through Appalachia

Remembrance of Dr. Dwight Denison

Mar 10, 2023

The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration was fortunate to serve as the academic home of Professor Dwight Denison. He was first a Ph.D.

Picture of Kentucky state capitol building with a blue sky in the background

Martin School Annual Frankfort Trip

Feb 9, 2023, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Learn more about careers in and around state government while networking with professionals and Martin School alumni. Students will tour the capitol building and meet with various policy professionals, including the Legislative Research Commission, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, members of the Governor's staff (budget, communications), and the Kentucky Center for Statistics. Please contact Brooke Kuerzi for questions.

Martin School Open House

Feb 7, 2023, 4:00 – 6:00 PM

Martin School Open House! Tuesday, February 7 from 4-6 pm in 445 P.O.T. Learn more about our in-person (MPA/MPP) and online (MPFM, NPM, PFM Certificate) degrees

Undergraduate Hunter McCormick's work with Government Accountability Office (GAO) gets published

Jan 23, 2023

After successfully completing an internship with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in summer 2022, Hunter McCormick's ('23) work has paid off. On January 23, 2023, a report he contributed to during his time with the GAO was officially published.

Fall 2023 Admitted Student Day Public Policy Mixer

Mar 10, 2023, 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Join us for a special Admitted Student Day in March for Public Policy majors. Admitted public policy majors who attend the Admitted Student Day on Friday, March 10th will have the opportunity to attend a Martin School mixer from 2 - 4 p.m. This is a great opportunity to mingle with current students and faculty, get pressing questions answered, and see what it's like to be part of our wildly powerful community! Register here!

2023 spring seminar series speaker Dr. Joel Slemrod

Seminar: Dr. Joel Slemrod

Apr 28, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Title "External Validity in Empirical Public Finance"

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