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Meet Chloe Ryan, 2019 Alum

Mar 15, 2023

Alumni, Profile

Chloe Ryan graduated with Patterson’s 60th cohort in 2019. Currently, Ryan is a Special Assistant at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Science and Technology Branch (STB). The STB is comprised of five disciplines: Forensics, Scientific analysis, DNA analysis, Criminal Records and Information, and Operation Technology. As a Special Assistant, Ryan handles administrative coordination and assists in project management for the branch. Ryan’s long-term goal is to pursue a career in public relations or as an analyst in the FBI.

Meet Gregory Suber, 2020 Alum

Mar 15, 2023

Alumni, Profile

Gregory Suber graduated in 2020 from the Patterson School and received the Stempel Award for displaying the strongest performance on the comprehensive exams. Prior to attending UK, Greg completed a year of service with AmeriCorps in Columbus, Ohio. He worked within the Columbus City School District for their College Access program. Greg is originally from Delaware, Ohio and attended McAllister College in St. Paul, Minnesota for his undergraduate degree.

Meet Richard Langstaff, 1981 Alum

Mar 15, 2023

Alumni, Profile

Originally from Colorado, Richard Langstaff completed his bachelor’s degree at Rice University in Houston, Texas before attending the Patterson School. He was given the opportunity to spend his junior year in France which sparked a shift in his interests from law school to an international career after graduation. He began his search for a graduate program without fully understanding what an international career would mean for him. Richard ultimately landed at the Patterson School due to the influence of Director Vince Davis and the interdisciplinary nature of the program.

Meet Todd Glickson, 1991 Alum

Mar 15, 2023

Alumni, Profile

Todd Glickson’s path after graduating from the Patterson School would prove to be one that was all his own, but he started out with dreams that would be familiar. “I didn’t want to be in just any US government agency,” he said. “I wanted to be in the State Department or the CIA. I interviewed to be in black market arms. That was the kind of stuff I wanted to do."

Meet Beverly Kirk, 1996 Alum

Mar 15, 2023

Alumni, Profile

Beverly Kirk was destined to be a Wildcat. She is a sixth-generation Kentuckian who completed her undergraduate degree in broadcast journalism from Western Kentucky University. Kirk went on to pursue a career in television making stops at news organizations including NBC, NPR and CBS.

Meet Jamie Zimmerman, 2003 Alumna

Mar 15, 2023

Alumni, Profile

Jamie Zimmerman graduated from Patterson in December 2003. She holds a B.A. in Foreign Languages and International Economics, and a Master's in International Political Economies and Development, both from the University of Kentucky.

Fall 2022 Crisis Simulation Exercise

Jan 27, 2023

Simulation

On October 7 and 8, Patterson School students participated in the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise, hosted by the Center for Strategic Leadership at the United States Army War College. This year's scenario was the South China Sea.

Spotlight Tori Vestal, '23 Alum

Jan 15, 2023

Alumni, Profile, Student

Tori Vestal is a current first year student in the Patterson School. She is majoring in Diplomacy and dually pursuing a certificate in Global Health. She received her BA in Foreign Languages and International Economics from the University of Kentucky May 2022 before joining the Patterson School in August.

Speaker Series Do welfare policies matter for immigrant entrepreneurship? An analysis in the context of France Dr. Michael Samers

Apr 7, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Michael Samers, Full Professor of Economic and Urban Geography and affiliated faculty of International Studies at the University of Kentucky, will give a talk discussing the impact of welfare policies on immigrant entrepreneurship in France.

Lecture The Techno-politics and Geopolitics of Nuclear Cooperation between Argentina and China Webinar

Mar 31, 2023, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Dr. Max Vila Seoane, Researcher at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) of Argentina and Professor at the School of Politics & Government of the National University of San Martín (UNSAM), together with Dr. Daniel Blinder, Researcher at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET) of Argentina and Professor at the National University of José Clemente Paz, Argentina, will give a talk on nuclear cooperation between Argentina and China and its implications for techno-politics and geopolitics in South America.

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Meet Chloe Ryan, 2019 Alum

Meet Gregory Suber, 2020 Alum

Meet Richard Langstaff, 1981 Alum

Meet Todd Glickson, 1991 Alum

Meet Beverly Kirk, 1996 Alum

Meet Jamie Zimmerman, 2003 Alumna

Fall 2022 Crisis Simulation Exercise

Spotlight Tori Vestal, '23 Alum

Speaker Series Do welfare policies matter for immigrant entrepreneurship? An analysis in the context of France Dr. Michael Samers

Lecture The Techno-politics and Geopolitics of Nuclear Cooperation between Argentina and China Webinar

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