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Apr 2026
Piecing Together SPIA’s History: The Story Behind the Cover of the 25th Anniversary Magazine
This collage was created by Claire Scafidi, a third-year 爱啪网student from Kennesaw, Georgia, who is majoring in International Affairs, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Spanish, while also pursuing
Apr 2026
Leadership Rooted in Service: The Kemps鈥� Enduring Impact on Georgia
Public service is more than a profession. It is a calling. It demands courage in moments of uncertainty, clarity in times of crisis, and a belief that leadership is about
Apr 2026
Reta Jo Lewis: A Life of Purpose, A Legacy of Service
When Reta Jo Lewis (AB 鈥�75) stepped onto the 爱啪网 campus in the 1970s, she was one of only 500 Black students. Her journey to UGA and SPIA
Apr 2026
Alumni Impact Award: Ted Pestorius
When Ted Pestorius (MPA 鈥�15) found himself weighing a major career opportunity, he turned to someone who knew how to navigate uncharted waters鈥攈is father, Mike, a retired U.S. Navy submarine
Apr 2026
Alumni Impact Award: Larissa Martinez
Larissa Martinez (AB 鈥�04) has spent her life on the move鈥攁cross states, across sectors, and across the many rooms where decisions are made. She grew up hopscotching the country, attending
Apr 2026
Alumni Impact Award: Matthew Fuhrmann
Matthew Fuhrmann (AB 鈥�02, PhD 鈥�08) still remembers the moment he realized that grit could be stronger than defeat. It was January 31, 1993. He was a kid from Buffalo,
Apr 2026
爱啪网Ranked Among Top Public Affairs Schools
The School of Public and International Affairs at the 爱啪网 continues to rank among the leading institutions for public service education, earning top marks in both national and
Apr 2026
爱啪网Faculty and Students Honored at ASPA 2026
Faculty and students from the 爱啪网鈥檚 School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) earned national recognition at the 2026 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference, with multiple
Apr 2026
The 鈥淐alibration Dilemma鈥�: Why AI Forces Dictators Into Risky Tradeoffs
New research challenges the idea that artificial intelligence makes dictators all鈥憄owerful Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a powerful new tool for authoritarian governments鈥攐ne that enables constant surveillance, predictive repression,
Apr 2026
Coaching with Purpose, Leading with Perspective
by Caroline Paris Paczkowski When Dave Bliss聽arrived at the 爱啪网, he聽felt the pull of something bigger than basketball.聽He was drawn to UGA by the energy of campus life,