SPIA Student Named 2024 Truman Scholar
Apr 2024
By Stephanie Schupska Originally posted in UGA Today University of Georgia junior Alex Drahos was one of 60 undergraduates from across the nation to be selected as a 2024 Truman Scholar,
2023 SPIA Teaching and Research Awards
Mar 2023
This year, five individuals were awarded with the annual SPIA Teaching and Research Awards. These awards are presented by the school and acknowledge the hard work and commitment our faculty
Sophy Macartney named Spring 2023 Scoville Fellow
Mar 2023
University of Georgia alumna Sophia “Sophy” Macartney (AB ’22) was named a spring 2023 Scoville Fellow. The Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship was established in 1987 to recruit and train
Murdie Receives 2023 Karl Deutsch Award
Mar 2023
Dr. Amanda Murdie, Department Head of International Affairs and Georgia Athletic Association Professor of International Affairs, has been named the 2023 Karl Deutsch Award recipient by the International Studies Association.
NEW FACULTY FRIDAY: Q&A WITH DR. BRYAN BARBER
Jan 2023
Meet one of our new faculty members, Dr. Bryan Barber, Lecturer of International Affairs. What attracted you to UGA? SPIA is a large community of experts on politics and international
NEW FACULTY FRIDAY: Q&A WITH DR. SPERLING
Nov 2022
Meet one of our new faculty members, Dr. Eli Sperling, joining us as an Israel Institute Teaching Fellow. What attracted you to UGA? Engaged students, endless faculty resources and wonderful colleagues
SPIA Professor One of First to Research COVID-19
Nov 2022
In the years since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold of the world in early 2020, thousands of studies have been conducted on topics ranging from misinformation to work-life balance. One
SPIA Professor and Undergraduate Alumna Take Mentoring Relationship Straight to Publication
Oct 2022
Paper on environmental discourse explores the language environmental organizations use to discuss climate change. The 2018 Strada-Gallup Alumni Survey found that students get the most out of college when they
Meet the Board: Betsy Bradfield (AB ’17, ABJ ’17)
May 2022
Betsy Bradfield (AB ’17, ABJ ’17) is the Political Affairs Manager for the Georgia Association of REALTORS® where she applies what she learned at UGA to advocate for her association’s
Defense treaties affect support of military action
Feb 2022
Originally published in UGA Today Public cites moral obligation to keep promises, even if it costs lives By Leigh Beeson Athens, Ga. – With tensions continuing to grow between Ukraine and
