Recognition | Martin School of Public Policy and Administration

Spiro Maroulis to lead Martin School as New Director!

Jan 15, 2025

By Leah M. Thomas LEXINGTON, Ky. (Jan. 15, 2025) — 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

Dec 17, 2024

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

2024 December Commencement: Meet us at the Grad Gathering!

Dec 20, 2024, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Hey December Graduates! Join our staff at the Grad Gathering - immediately following commencement! We'll have a going away present for our graduates and would love to take some group pictures before you go.

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

Nov 6, 2024

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

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.

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

Oct 3, 2024

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.

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).

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

May 1, 2024

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

Apr 29, 2024

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!

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