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

Research Recognition Dr. Bill Hoyt named 2024-2025 University Research Professor

Sep 20, 2024

Recognition, Faculty Recognition

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

Faculty News Dr. Taha Hameduddin Elected to Executive Committee of APSA Public Administration Section Congratulations, Dr. Hameduddin!

Sep 12, 2024

Recognition, Faculty Recognition

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

Recognition

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 In the Kentucky Association of Mitigation Managers

Apr 29, 2024

Recognition

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! Congrats to these PhD students on their accomplishments!

Apr 29, 2024

Recognition

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

Bridging Minds, Shaping Futures: Devin Dunigan's Impactful Experience at the 19th Annual Black Policy Conference MPA student Devin Dunigan attended the 19th Annual Black Policy Conference at Harvard Kennedy School of Government

Apr 23, 2024

Recognition

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

Apr 23, 2024

Recognition

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:

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."

Doing the work Dr. Rhonda Trautman speaks to Owensboro Non-Profit Coalition Serving Kentuckians

Mar 27, 2024

Public Service, Recognition, Faculty Recognition

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

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

Rick Spencer

Mar 21, 2024

Recognition, Faculty Recognition, Research

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,

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