The latest Patterson Perspectives is up! NIL and the International Future of College Athletics! blubrry.com/patterson_pe...

The Patterson School is excited to be hosting another alumni social event in Washington, D.C. We hope to see you at the DACOR Bacon House (1801 F Street, NW Washington, DC 20006) on December 8th, 5-8PM!  Please RSVP via the link below! forms.gle/WRpYtD1v6Twj...

It's comprehensive exam day!

Join us TONIGHT for the Patterson School’s Virtual Open House! 📅 When: Thursday, November 6 🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM (ET) 📍 Where: Zoom 🔗 uky.zoom.us/j/84260336525 💬 Meet faculty, explore our concentrations, and get your questions answered! 📌 Happening the first Thursday of every month!

Our own Dr. Yujia He has a new publication AI and the New Cold War... stair.shox.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/STAIR/articl...

Friday Talks this week! Jess Reia (University of Virginia) will be on Zoom from 1-2pm discussing Urban Music Governance. From 2-3pm, Professor Ben Anderson (Durham University) will be hosting a webinar titled "Too much, too little: The politics of intensity and the post 2008 conjunctural crisis."

New Patterson Perspective Podcast: Soccer, International Commerce, and the World Cup blubrry.com/patterson_pe...

New Patterson Perspectives Podcast! The Diplomacy of Sports blubrry.com/patterson_pe...

Check out our 2025 Spring Crisis Simulation, which replicated a multilateral Russia-Ukraine ceasefire negotiation! wargaming.hoover.org/view/ark:/54...

Don’t miss this Tuesday’s graduate student panel discussion with Consul General of Canada Colin Bird and David Humphrey! A unique opportunity to hear directly from Canadian officials, hosted by the Patterson School for Gatton Global Week.

Join us this Friday on Zoom for a conversation with Dean Spears about his new book, After the Spike!

A Geopolitical Economy Analysis of China and India’s Approaches to Transnational Data Governance | Article | Politics and Governance by our own Dr. Yujia He! www.cogitatiopress.com/politicsandg...

Ep. 14 | #RealTalks with Amini: With Ukraine’s future at stake, I sit down with @drfarls.bsky.social of @pattersonschool.bsky.social, @universityofky.bsky.social to discuss the #Russia–#Ukraine war, #Israel, #Iran, #India, and the rise of #China. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AusD...

Join us tomorrow for the Patterson School’s Virtual Open House! 📅 When: Thursday, September 4 🕕 Time: 6:00–7:00 PM (ET) 📍 Where: Zoom 🔗 uky.zoom.us/j/84260336525 💬 Meet faculty, explore our concentrations, and get your questions answered! 📌 Happening the first Thursday of every month!

Fall 2025 entering class and faculty!

Humanity in Deep Space Webinar, September 18 www.eventbrite.com/e/governance...

Our own Dr. Farley on the negotiations in Alaska…

Join us Wednesday, August 13 at 7pm at Cornerstone to talk David Shambaugh's Breaking the Engagement

Join us this evening at 7pm at Cornerstone for the Patterson Summer Reading Book Club discussion of Unit X: How the Pentagon and Silicon Valley are Changing the Future of War

Put these in your 🏖️ beach bag!

We are pleased to announce the Senate confirmation of Daniel Zimmerman as Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs. Daniel graduated from the Patterson School in 2007, and served fifteen years in the CIA.

Our own Dr. Farley...

Our own Dr. Farley on modern airpower...

We regret to announce the passing of Tom Niles, class of 1962. Tom's 37 year career in the Foreign Service included serving as Ambassador to Canada and Ambassador to the European Community. www.nutmegcremation.com/obituaries/T...

Summer Reading!

The last Patterson School class to be held in the Van Room! #POT420FOREVER

Interested in the Patterson School? Join us this Thursday for a Virtual Open House! Zoom Link: uky.zoom.us/j/87371498329

Thank you to everyone who supported the Patterson School during this year’s One Day for UK! Although the big day has passed, it’s never too late to make an impact — visit our website to see how you can support our current and future students!

Ring ring! Patterson is calling for last-minute donations for One Day for UK! Any amount is greatly appreciated and will go towards supporting our students. #OneDayforUK onedayforuk.com/campaigns/pa...

Less than 10 hours left of One Day for UK! Support current & future Patterson students with a gift to our Patterson School Student Support Fund today! #OneDayforUK onedayforuk.com/campaigns/pa...

New Director, new building, new Board of Advisors, new world of diplomacy and international commerce! Stay abreast of developments and help us continue our mission! onedayforuk.com/campaigns/pa...

It's One Day for UK! We'll be messaging all day about what a donation could mean for the future of Patterson! onedayforuk.com/campaigns/pa...

Last week, students engaged in a diplomatic dialogue with Frank Groome, Consul General of Ireland, and Mark Pierson, Patterson alum and President of the Atlanta Council on International Relations. Many thanks to both for sharing your valuable insights and fostering such a meaningful discussion!

Wednesday is the beginning of Graduate Student Appreciation Week! Check out these exciting events happening from April 9-16!

Central KY Alums & Current Students! Join us next week for an exciting social event! RSVP here: forms.gle/GxzZ9UkMH833...

We’ve got two exciting events coming up... We look forward to seeing you there!

We simulated a Russia-US-Ukraine cease-fire negotiation at @pattersonschool.bsky.social . It... didn't work out. www.19fortyfive.com/2025/03/a-re...

Lovely report on the Patterson School Spring Crisis Simulation from KET! ket.org/program/kent...

Our Spring Crisis Simulation!

Lovely report on the Patterson School Spring Crisis Simulation from KET! ket.org/program/kent...

Attention DC Alumni! Save the date—March 18! Patterson students and faculty are heading to DC for Spring Break and would love to connect with you. Don’t miss this chance to catch up, network, and share your experiences!

Join us for two exciting talks at Patterson tomorrow! 9:00 AM – Elliot Wang will share insights on contemporary affairs in Taiwan and discuss work and fellowship opportunities. 11:00 AM – Dr. Masamichi Inoue will present on his recent book publication.

Join us this week for another Friday Talk featuring Dr. Masamichi Inoue as he discusses his latest book! We look forward to seeing you in person or on Zoom!

We're excited to welcome Gregory Gray to Patterson this Friday to talk with students about the background check process! #ukpatterson

Patterson Perspectives Podcast! The second part of our interview with Lyle Goldstein on Great Power Competition in the Western Pacific blubrry.com/patterson_pe...

Must be Simulation Day…

Dr. Yujia He on the mess of federal science and technology policy... blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...

Virtual Open House tonight!

The Patterson Journal of International Affairs is back for the new year! Check out the website below for our most recent articles and to meet our new editorial staff. You can also subscribe for weekly commentaries to stay in the loop! #ukpatterson #internationalaffairs

Check out the first part of our most recent Patterson Perspectives podcast episode! Patterson student Elijah McKay speaks with Dr. Lyle Goldstein about the geopolitics of the Western Pacific. blubrry.com/patterson_pe...