New SPIA faculty member Idean Salehyan brings the Peace Science Society to UGA while working to connect research, policy, and public understanding. Why does a conflict halfway around the world
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Apr 2026
Winning feels good. Does it change how we feel about democracy?
Emotions are unlikely to sway whether people are satisfied with democracy, according to new study Politics are rife with emotions. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests emotions alone may
Feb 2026
Crises, War, and Diplomacy: Understanding the Decisions That Shape History
What drives nations to the brink of war—and what pulls them back? In Crises, War, and Diplomacy, published by Cambridge University Press, Professors John A. Vasquez and Andrew Owsiak tackle these
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
Jun 2025
Sean Manning Named 2025 Scoville Peace Fellow
University of Georgia graduate Sean Manning (AB ’25) has been awarded the prestigious Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship for fall 2025. Since 1987, the Scoville Fellowship has supported emerging professionals
Apr 2025
Georgia’s pre-K program boosts kindergarten readiness
Children who attend school-based sites in Georgia’s universal pre-K program start kindergarten better prepared than their peers who do not attend any Georgia pre-K, according to a new study from the University of
Apr 2025
Professor advances the future of security research, leadership at UGA
Justin Conrad’s path into international security was shaped by a deep curiosity of world affairs and a commitment to understanding conflict. “I’ve always been fascinated by how the world works —
Mar 2025
Introducing SPIA’s New Political Analytics Track
The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Georgia is excited to announce the launch of the new Political Analytics track within the Master of Arts
Dec 2024
Long COVID-19 is costing Americans money
Originally posted on UGA Today By Leigh Hataway Lower income groups more likely to experience food insecurity, inability to pay bills due to condition The COVID-19 pandemic panic that characterized the
Oct 2024
by Lillian Balance originally posted on UGA Today New Double Dawgs program offers students a path toward leadership positions in various fields Engineering majors with an interest in energy policy
