Recognition

Miller Hall Grand Opening and Dedication

Lexington, KY — October 13, 2025 — The University of Kentucky proudly celebrated the Grand Opening and Building Dedication of a new shared academic home for the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, and the Henry Clay Center. 

Martin School Assistant Professor joins 2025-2026 NASPAA NEXT cohort!

Martin School Assistant Professor, Catherine Annis, has been accepted into the 2025-2026 Network of School of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA) NEXT cohort!

Martin School receives high marks in 2025 U.S. News and World Report!

In the mission to create a community of policy leaders and function as a powerhouse for change, the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration is forging a strong path ahead into the 2025-2026 school year. Compared with 268 master's programs across the United States, we are proud to celebrate the following rankings:  2025 Rankings:

Dr. Cory Curl receives 2025 Outstanding Teaching Award!

Dr. Rajeev Darolia named one of 2025-2026 University Research Professors at the University of Kentucky!

LEXINGTON, Ky. (April 29, 2025) — On Friday, the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees approved 18 University Research Professors for the 2025-26 academic year. Established by the Board of Trustees in 1976, the professorships program recognizes excellence across the full spectrum of research at UK.

Martin School MPA student finds success at the Kentucky League of Cities!

Experiential learning is an integral component of our educational strategy at the Martin School. As such, the Master of Public Administration and Master of Public Policy programs both include a required course: Experiential Learning in Public Administration (PA 711).

New Rising Civic Leaders program invites Martin School applicants!

Introducing the Martin School of Public Policy & Administration Rising Civic Leaders program! Apply now to be part of a one-year experiential leadership development program that focuses on civic leadership. Undergraduates who are rising juniors and seniors and MPA/MPP students are eligible to apply. This co-curricular class will focus on Understanding the Self and Leadership Virtues in the fall and Understanding Others and Leading Teams in the spring. 

Spiro Maroulis to lead Martin School as New Director!

 The Martin School of Public Policy and Administration at the University of Kentucky is announcing big changes in 2025. With a planned move into UK’s newly renovated Miller Hall this summer, the school is in a prime position to expand its leadership and vision with a new director, Spiro Maroulis, Ph.D., starting this fall.

Martin School student becomes one of Kentucky’s youngest-elected city council members

In November 2024, Ian Vansteenbergh became one of Kentucky’s youngest-elected city council members! Ian credits the Martin School's public policy program education to be a practical and  powerful path for students to turn their passions for leadership, service and advocacy into careers that make a difference right now AND after graduation.  Read the UK Now article here: https://uknow.uky.edu/student-news/uk-student-becomes-one-kentuckys-youngest-elected-city-councilmembers