Alumni Recognition | Martin School of Public Policy and Administration

2026 Alumni & Friends Reception

Apr 21, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Events, Public Service, Alumni Recognition

Please join us in honoring the 2026 Kentucky Public Service Hall of Fame Inductee, Sally Hamilton, Ph.D, and our 2026 Distinguished Alumnus, David Duttlinger, P.E., MPA on Tuesday, April 21 from 5:30-7:30pm at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center.

2025 Alumni & Friends Event!

Feb 21, 2025, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Events, Events, Recognition, Alumni Recognition

Online Registration is closed. Please email Leah.m.thomas@uky.edu to inquire about attending! This event is open to all current and former students of the Martin School and our current Board of Visitors, but seating is limited and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.

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.”

Jim Host, KY Public Service Hall of Fame, Kate Shanks, Distinguished Alumna, 2024

Celebrate with us 2024 Kentucky Public Service Hall of Fame and Distinguished Alumni Banquet

Apr 26, 2024, 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Events, Events, Recognition, Alumni Recognition

The Martin School will induct Jim Host into the Kentucky Public Service Hall of Fame, and Kate Shanks will be recognized as a Distinguished Alumni.

Alumna Alumna Crystal Staley acknowledged as a 'Disruptor' during Women's History Month Controlling the Message

Rick Spencer

Mar 28, 2024

Public Service, Recognition, Alumni Recognition

Crystal Staley, MPA 2007, was among the six women acknowledged as "industry disruptors" in a recent piece by Brandon Brown and Lindsey Piercy for UKNOW about UK talent during Women's History Month. They write, "A 2007 graduate of the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, she has served in various roles in state government for the past 17 years. And since 2019, Staley has held the title of communications director for Gov. Andy Beshear."

Recent PharmD/MPA graduate, Taylor Williams' article on Independent KY Pharmacies

Aug 1, 2023

Public Service, Alumni Recognition

To keep Kentucky’s independent pharmacies alive, Congress must rein in bad actors | Opinion

MPA Alum Wesley Whistle named Special Assistant in the Department of Education

Dec 22, 2022

Alumni Recognition

Congratulations to MPA alum, Wesley Whistle, on his new job as the Special Assistant for the Office of the Under Secretary of the Department of Education. He is excited to work for the Biden-Harris Administration and to represent the Martin School!

MPA and Non-Profit Certificate student, Farid Al-Firdaus, named top 5 Indonesian Community Leader

Nov 11, 2022

Alumni Recognition

Farid Al-Firdaus, an MPA and Non-Profit Certificate student, has been selected as a top 5 Indonesian community leaders by Pemimpin Indonesia and will represent them at Idea Fest 2022 the largest creative gathering in Indonesia. Congrats to Farid and thank you for representing the Martin School!

Lisa Johnson MPA 2015 Versailles City Council

Alumni Recognition Lisa Johnson (MPA 2015) Elected to Versailles KY City Council

Nov 11, 2022

Alumni Recognition

Congratulations are in order for Lisa Johnson (MPA 2015). She has been re-elected to the Versailles Kentucky City Council!

Alumni Recognition Alum Dexter Horne Recognized 2021 Lyman T Johnson Torch of Excellence!

Stacey Gish for UK Now and post by Rick Spencer

Oct 17, 2022

Alumni Recognition

"The University of Kentucky Alumni Association Lyman T. Johnson African American Alumni Constituency Group and the UK Office for Institutional Diversity hosted the awards luncheon as part of the 2022 Lyman T. Johnson Homecoming Celebration." (Gish, UKNow). Dexter was among the 2021 winners.

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