The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Georgia ranks among the top tier Public Affairs Graduate Schools according to U.S. News & World Report. In the
Author Archive
Mar 2021
New Faculty Friday: Q&A with with Garrett Vande Kamp
SPIA is excited to introduce Garrett Vande Kamp! Dr. Garrett Vande Kamp earned his PhD from Texas A&M University in 2019. Dr. Vande Kamp leads a dual research agenda in
Mar 2021
New Faculty Fridays: Q&A with with Cory Struthers
SPIA is excited to introduce Cory Struthers! Dr. Cory Struthers earned her PhD in 2018 from the University of California-Davis. Her research interests include government decision-making on the environment and
Feb 2021
Returning the Favor: SPIA Alumna Mentors SPIA Student
By: Anney Woodard (‘23) In 2019, the University of Georgia (UGA) launched its first comprehensive mentorship initiative. The UGA Mentor Program is a networking opportunity available to students and a
Jan 2021
Alumnus Honored with the Florida’s Anti-Defamation League’s 2021 Jurisprudence Award
SPIA alumnus Tod Aronovitz (AB ‘71) will be awarded with the Florida’s Anti-Defamation League’s 2021 Jurisprudence Award in March 2021. The award is given to those leaders in the legal
Dec 2020
Meet the Board: Sean Walker (MPA ’18)
In July 2020 five new members joined the School of Public and International Affairs’ (SPIA) Alumni Board, and we are taking some time to introduce them to fellow SPIA alumni
Nov 2020
Why sanctions can worsen human rights abuses
By Rachael Andrews A considerable body of research shows economic sanctions can exacerbate human rights abuses. But the reasons have remained unclear. Seeking to better define this causal relationship, researchers at
Nov 2020
Georgia Blue Key recognizes UGA graduate student
Original story by Charlie Bauder: https://news.uga.edu/georgia-blue-key-recognizes-graduate-student/ His commitment to public service is being felt around the world University of Georgia graduate student Nipuna Ambanpola has engaged in public service since he
Oct 2020
MPA Director Eric S. Zeemering Named Co-Editor of State and Local Government Review
The UGA School of Public and International Affairs Master of Public Administration Director and Associate Professor Eric S. Zeemering has been selected to co-edit State and Local Government Review (SLGR) the
Oct 2020
Dr. Lihi Ben Shitrit publishes new book
In her new book, “Women and the Holy City: The Struggle over Jerusalem’s Sacred Space,” SPIA professor Dr. Lihi Ben Shitrit explores the gendered lens in the struggle over holy
