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University of Kentucky's Martin School partners with Volcker Alliance on new initiative.

Nov 6, 2024

Volcker Alliance Launches “Service to Service,” A New Initiative To Connect Veterans and Military Families to Meaningful Careers in Public Service...

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Noted Historian Discusses Presidential Election

Oct 17, 2024

On Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, the Martin School of Public Policy and Administration hosted its 10th Renewal of the Wendell H. Ford lecture. This year’s speaker was presidential historian, Douglas Brinkley.

2024 Wendell H. Ford Lecture, featuring Douglas Brinkley

Oct 8, 2024, 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Presidential historian and noted author Douglas Brinkley will be the featured speaker at the University of Kentucky's 2024 Wendell H. Ford Public Policy Lecture at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 8 at the Singletary Center for the Arts (405 Rose St., Lexington, K, 40508). Complimentary parking at the Linden Walk, Boone Center, and Memorial Coliseum lots will be reserved for all guests (no UK pass required) from 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm.

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

Rick Spencer Mar 28, 2024

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."

Dr. Rhonda Trautman speaks to Owensboro Non-Profit Coalition

Mar 27, 2024

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.

2024 Martin School Book Club Kick Off

Feb 1–12, 2024

Dear Martin School students, staff, faculty, and alumni, We would be thrilled for you to join us this February for the 2024 Martin School Book Club, featuring “The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America,” by Dr. Kathryn J. Edin (Princeton University), H. Luke Shaefer (University of Michigan), Timothy J. Nelson (Princeton University). Please see below for a description of The Injustice of Place: Uncovering the Legacy of Poverty in America.

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University of Kentucky's Martin School partners with Volcker Alliance on new initiative.

Noted Historian Discusses Presidential Election

2024 Wendell H. Ford Lecture, featuring Douglas Brinkley

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

Dr. Rhonda Trautman speaks to Owensboro Non-Profit Coalition

2024 Martin School Book Club Kick Off

2023 Wendell H. Ford Lecture, featuring John Yarmuth

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

CANCELLED Seminar: Dr. Jayani Jayawardhana

Dr. Agrawal quoted for WKYT story on Kentucky sales tax changes