Original story on UGA Today by Leigh Hataway Study says reducing homelessness by 25% could save thousands of lives from dying by overdose Reducing homelessness by 25% could save almost 2,000 lives
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Feb 2024
Murdie named 2023-2024 Regents’ Professor
Original story on UGA Today by Hannah Gallant UGA faculty members honored for their innovative and pace-setting scholarship Two University of Georgia faculty members have been named Regents’ Professors for the
Jan 2024
UGA’s Mariah Cady named a 2024 Rhodes Scholar
Original story on UGA Today by Stephanie Schupska University of Georgia student Mariah Cady was one of 32 students nationwide named a 2024 Rhodes Scholar this weekend. UGA is the only school
Nov 2023
UGA hosts Senators Manchin, Blunt at first Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility
On Nov. 10, the University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs hosted Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) and former Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) for the inaugural Johnny Isakson Symposium
Oct 2023
Hospital regulations spur an increase in breastfeeding, but at what cost?
by Leigh Beeson Original Story on UGA Today A rise in breastfeeding comes at expense of mothers’ careers, new study finds Breast is best, or so the campaign launched by
Oct 2023
Dean Matthew Auer selected to the National Academy of Public Administration
Congratulations to Matthew Auer, Dean and Arch Professor of Public and International Affairs, for being selected to the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA). NAPA is Congressionally-chartered institution tasked with
Jul 2023
2023 40 under 40 List Includes Nine SPIA Alumni
On July 12, 2023 the University of Georgia announced the 2023 40 Under 40 honorees. The winners include a record-breaking 9 graduates with SPIA degrees. 40 Under 40 celebrates young
Jun 2023
Election Science, Reform and Administration Conference 2023
The 2023 ESRA (Election Science, Reform, and Administration) Conference was hosted by SPIA and the Department of Political Science at the Georgia Center from May 31st to June 2nd. ESRA
Jun 2023
Study shows need for more female STEM leadership
Despite efforts to diversify the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, new research from the University of Georgia suggests that women remain underrepresented in STEM fields in federal jobs.
May 2023
Thomas P. Lauth, Founding Dean of SPIA, Passes at 85
Thomas P. Lauth, Dean Emeritus of the School of Public and International Affairs and Professor Emeritus of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia, died May 13, 2023.
