University of Kentucky Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce
With a tradition of leadership and innovation, and a commitment to excellence, the Patterson School is keenly focused on what will be required to prepare international policymakers to meet the demands of the 21st century. We continue to be guided by James Patterson’s visionary approach to the integrated study of diplomacy and international commerce. We constantly refine our curriculum to ensure that we are effectively educating future global leaders in both fields. As one of the nation’s leading masters programs in international affairs, we are building upon a very solid foundation.
The Patterson School's Fall 2023 new student cohort!
Crisis Simulation Spring 2023
Patterson students at Islamic Center of America during their 2023 spring break trip
Patterson School students visited the U.S. Institute of Peace during their trip to Washington DC in October 2022
The Patterson School welcomes its 2022 student cohort!
Patterson School students from the 58th and 59th cohorts visited Doha, Qatar in December 2018
Students had the opportunity to visit the Turkish Ambassador's Residence in Washington, D.C.
Patterson School students in Japan