Faculty Recognition | Martin School of Public Policy and Administration

Dr. Joe Benitez featured in Washington Post article on ACA's Impact

Oct 15, 2024

Dr. Joseph Benitez, Associate Professor and health economist, was recently featured in a Washington Post article that examined the evolving political discourse surrounding the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during the Trump administration and its impact on low-income Americans.

University Research Professor William Hoyt and UK President Eli Capilouto pictured together at the 2024 Research Reception.

Dr. Bill Hoyt named 2024-2025 University Research Professor

Sep 20, 2024

We are proud to announce that Dr. Bill Hoyt has been recognized as a University Research Professor for the 2024-2025 academic year. Congratulations, Bill!

Taha Hameduddin Speaks to the 2024 01 22 CURATE meeting

Dr. Taha Hameduddin Elected to Executive Committee of APSA Public Administration Section

Sep 12, 2024

Dr. Taha Hameduddin has been elected as a new member of the Executive Committee of the Public Administration Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA).

Dr. Rhonda Trautman speaks to Owensboro Non-Profit Coalition

Mar 27, 2024

Dr. Rhonda Trautman spoke to a group of local leaders of non-profit organizations in Owensboro Ky February 21st at the Tapscott Chapel in the Barnard-Jones Administration Building at Kentucky Wesleyan College. Dr. Trautman's 90 minute talk, "Putting Your Strategic Plan into Action,” addressed challenges leaders might face as they seek to make positive impacts on their communities.

Review of Public Personnel Administration Journal Cover

Dr. Taha Hameduddin Accepts 3 year term on ROPPA Editorial Board

Rick Spencer Mar 21, 2024

Congratulations to Dr. Taha Hameduddin on being invited to a three year term (2024-2026) on the Editorial Board of Review of Public Personnel Administration (ROPPA)! In their own words,

Drs. Iuliia Shybalkina and David Agrawal Awarded UNITE General Pilot Grant for Research on 'Race and Local Revenue Systems

ChatGPT Sep 6, 2023

Dr. Iuliia Shybalkina and Dr. David Agrawal have been selected as the Principal Investigator and Co-Principal Investigator, respectively, for a UNITE General Pilot Grant focused on research titled "Race and Local Revenue Systems." This grant initiative is designed to provide support to projects that examine racial equity through the lens of humanities and humanistic social sciences. Their selection underscores the significance of their research in addressing the complex issues surrounding race and local revenue systems.

Dr. Annelise Russell to Speak at Library of Congress' Kluge Center

Aug 3, 2023, 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Join the John W. Kluge Center for a discussion of the ways that digital communications have transformed the ways that Members of Congress intract with the public.

Dr. Caroline Weber awarded one of UK Cannabis Center's faculty pilot grants

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 17, 2023) May 19, 2023

The University of Kentucky Cannabis Center has awarded its first set of faculty pilot grants to support innovative and collaborative cannabis research.

Dr. Rajeev Darolia appointed U.S. Department of Education senior advisor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 16, 2023) May 17, 2023

Rajeev Darolia, Ph.D., the Wendell H. Ford Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the University of Kentucky’s Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, has joined the U.S. Department of Education as a senior advisor in the Office of the Chief Economist for one year.

Dr. Ron Zimmer 2023 University Research Professor Solo

Martin School Director Ron Zimmer named 2023 University Research Professor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 2, 2023) May 2, 2023

Our very own Director, Dr. Ron Zimmer, has earned a very special honor this year. He has been named one of sixteen University Research Professors for 2023-2024! Excerpted from the UKNOW article published today:

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