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Feb 2026
Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being
At first glance, Ishtiaque Fazlul’s research portfolio looks like a patchwork quilt: Affordable Care Act coverage, AP test subsidies, effects of long COVID, child marriage policy, maternal health chatbots and
Feb 2026
February 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Chris Minor
As Parks and Recreation Director of Gwinnett County Chris Minor is responsible for the planning, strategy, and operations of the parks system. Gwinnett county is somewhat unique in that there
Jan 2026
UGA at SPSA Conference 2026
The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is proud to showcase the outstanding scholarship of our faculty and students at the 2026 Southern Political Science Association (SPSA) Annual Conference.
Jan 2026
January 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Rakib Avi
Avi has spent more than a decade working at the crossroads of social innovation, technology, policy, and communications as part of the leadership team at BRAC, one of the largest
Dec 2025
The Politics of Perception: How Women’s Inclusion Shapes Trust in Government
In 1992, Senator Dianne Feinstein famously quipped, “Two percent may be good enough for milk, but it is not good enough for the United States Senate.” Her words captured a
Dec 2025
MPA 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlight: Austyn B. Martin
As we celebrate 60 years of the UGA MPA program, we’re highlighting alumni like Austyn B. Martin (MPA ’12), whose leadership in talent management and organizational development strengthens the mission-driven
Dec 2025
December 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Mary Keilman
Mary Keilman Jordan is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester at the ž. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor
Dec 2025
ž’s School of Public and International Affairs Earns Top Global Ranking
The ž’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) has earned distinguished recognition in newly released international rankings, reinforcing its reputation as a global leader in public service
Nov 2025
žselected for national Service to Service initiative
The ž’s School of Public and International Affairs has been selected to join the Service to Service initiative. This program, sponsored by the Volcker Alliance and We the
Nov 2025
Medical, recreational cannabis dispensaries lead to reduced opioid prescriptions
Medical marijuana isn’t one size fits all but could help mitigate prescription painkiller crisis, researcher says