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
Author Archive
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
Oct 2020
Meet the Board: Rebecca Howell (AB ’13)
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
Oct 2020
Dean Lauth Fund Opens Doors for Graduate Students
Thomas P. Lauth is the founding dean of the School of Public and International Affairs. In January of 2020, he was awarded the University of Georgia’s President’s Medal, an honor
Oct 2020
MPA Student Benefits From Williams Fund
Shayla Lee is a Master of Public Administration (MPA) student and recipient of the Morris E. and Frances G. Williams Minority Student Assistance Fund. Shayla is specializing in both local
Sep 2020
UGA to honor late judge with endowed lecture on race, law and policy
With support from the University of Georgia’s Presidential Task Force on Race, Ethnicity and Community, the School of Law and School of Public and International Affairs have established the Judge Horace
Sep 2020
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
In the summer of 2019, Elena Tothazan (AB ’19) received the internship opportunity of a lifetime – one she never imagined possible. Originally from Romania, Elena immigrated to the United
Sep 2020
Knight Foundation announces funding for UGA project supporting research on internet governance
September 1, 2020 (MIAMI) — The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation recently announced a $25,000 investment to support a University of Georgia project studying the application of First
Aug 2020
UGA receives grants from The Stanton Foundation to research, teach nuclear security
The University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) recently received two grants from The Stanton Foundation that will support research and education efforts related to nuclear security. One grant will leverage
Aug 2020
Dr. Alexa Bankert analyzes negative partisan identity in the upcoming 2020 election
By: Rachael Andrews In the upcoming 2020 presidential elections, some American voters will vote for a political party, while many others will vote against one, reflecting the two distinct types
