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Martin School Alumn Appointed as New Associate Dean at Clinton School of Public Service

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.”

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

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. 

Dr. Rajeev Darolia Named Chief Economist for US Department of Education

We are proud to recognize the amazing work of Dr. Rajeev Darolia for his work as Chief Economist for the US Department of Education! The Office of the Chief Economist was established only 3 years ago, but Dr. Darolia has been a fundamental piece of the office for nearly a year.

Dr. Bill Hoyt named 2024-2025 University Research Professor

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!

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

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).

Graduating MPA Student, Emily Wiley, selected as UK Commencement Speaker

Graduating MPA/Non-Profit Certificate student, Emily Wiley, was selected as one of four 2024 Commencement speakers at the UK-wide ceremony on Friday, May 3.  Congratulations!  For more information on her and the other speakers, read the UK Now article here 

Valentina Osunmade published an article on Tornado-Safe Rooms

MPP student, Valentina Osunmade, wrote an article on tornado-safe rooms in the spring 2024 edition of the KAMM newsletter.  You can read it here  Congrats on your accomplishment!

PhD news!

Congratulations to Yunjun Kim on his recent publication "Assessing the Economic Impact of Innovative Cities" in Policy Studies https://doi.org/10.1080/

MPA student Devin Dunigan attended the 19th Annual Black Policy Conference at Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Congratulations to Devin on this amazing accomplishment! In a world where meaningful change often begins with dialogue, Devin Dunigan, a first-year Master of Public Policy student, recently embarked on an inspiring journey at the 19th Annual Black Policy Conference held at Harvard Kennedy School of Government. This prestigious event serves as a beacon of hope, bringing together leading minds and practitioners to address challenges impacting Black communities and fostering sustainable solutions.

Three Martin School Students received the Employee Educational Assistance Awards

Three Martin School students received the Women’s Forum Employee Educational Assistance Award compliments UK’s existing tuition waiver program, the Employee Education Program (EEP). Recipients receive $250 to assist with the cost of books and/or other materials, supplies and fees related to their UK coursework. Congratulations to them! The Spring 2024 recipients are: