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,
Election Science, Reform and Administration Conference 2023
Jun 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
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
MEET OUR 40 UNDER 40 HONOREE: MATTHEW SCOTT FOWLER
Nov 2022
Earlier this year, the University of Georgia announced the 2022 40 Under 40 honorees. The winners include 7 graduates with SPIA degrees. 40 Under 40 celebrates young alumni leading the
Meet the Board: Clayton Cox (AB ’10)
Apr 2022
Clayton Cox (AB ’10) is the Vice President of Federal Affairs at McGuireWoods Consulting. He has spent over ten years working in campaigns fundraising for political parties and candidates that
Alumni Board Spotlight: Josh Kivett
Feb 2022
As a partner and Senior National Strategist at Majority Strategies, a leading national political consulting firm, Josh Kivett is no stranger to pressure. “Politics is like sports; the energy, competition
Fall 2021 Letter from Political Science Department Head
Jul 2021
Dear Political Science Department Alumni and Friends, It’s always fun to be in touch with alumni and friends so we can share news on recent developments and points of pride.
SPIA professor links terror attacks to social desirability bias in new article
Jun 2021
By: Rachael Andrews In his most recent research article, “Threat-Inducing Violent Events Exacerbate Social Desirability Bias in Survey Responses,” Dr. Shane Singh, along with his co-author, investigates the connection between
SPIA community seeks to advance diversity and inclusion with new initiative
Apr 2021
By: Rachael Andrews The Department of International Affairs has established a Diversity and Inclusion Working Group, which began in Fall 2020. The working group is dedicated to enhancing diversity, equity,
SPIA professor studies the rise of far-right candidates in the 2018 Brazil election
Apr 2021
By: Rachael Andrews The popularity of far-right candidates in democratic elections is growing worldwide. Mollie Cohen, assistant professor of international affairs, is shedding light on the phenomena through an exploration
