New Faculty Friday: Q&A with David Cottrell
New Faculty Friday: Q&A with David Cottrell

SPIA is excited to introduce David Cottrell, assistant professor of political science. David Cottrell received his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2015. His main research interests are the

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Georgia Public Service Commissioner Jason Shaw gives insight on state policy
Georgia Public Service Commissioner Jason Shaw gives insight on state policy

By: Rachael Andrews SPIA alumnus Jason Shaw, a former representative for state House district 176, is the newest member of the Georgia Public Service Commission, and he likens his time

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New Faculty Friday: Q&A with Roberto Carlos
New Faculty Friday: Q&A with Roberto Carlos

SPIA is excited to introduce Roberto Carlos, assistant professor of political science! Roberto Carlos received his PhD from the University of Chicago in 2018. His main research areas are race,

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New Faculty Friday: Q&A with Harrison Frye
New Faculty Friday: Q&A with Harrison Frye

SPIA is excited to introduce Harrison Frye, assistant professor of political science. Harrison Frye received his PhD at the University of Virginia. His research interests lie in the nature of

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SPIA announces the 2019-2020 student ambassador cohort
SPIA announces the 2019-2020 student ambassador cohort

SPIA would like to announce the 2019-2020 SPIA Student Ambassadors. The Ambassador Program is under the oversight of the School’s Office of External Affairs. Ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the

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SPIA alumnus celebrates new role at Federal Reserve and gives back
SPIA alumnus celebrates new role at Federal Reserve and gives back

By: Rachael Andrews SPIA alumnus Jason O’Rouke has dedicated his post-UGA career to public service. His new role as government relations director for the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta means

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SPIA welcomes seven new faculty members
SPIA welcomes seven new faculty members

Molly Berkemeier PhD, Texas A&M University Assistant Professor of International Affairs International Relations/Nuclear Non-proliferation Roberto Felix Carlos PhD, University of Chicago Assistant Professor of Political Science Political Behavior/Identity Politics/Public Opinion/Immigration

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Analyzing the effect of Obama’s judicial appointments
Analyzing the effect of Obama’s judicial appointments

By: Shelby Steuart Over the course of his presidency, Obama appointed 55 appellate judges, 35 of whom were women and/or people of color, making the US Court of Appeals the

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Immigration, Empathy and the Decline of Social Cohesion in Germany
Immigration, Empathy and the Decline of Social Cohesion in Germany

By: Shelby Steuart The idea that welfare benefits should be restricted to “native citizens” is one that has gained popularity within the political right, both in the United States and

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Political science graduate students win teaching and research awards
Political science graduate students win teaching and research awards

Congratulations to Alice Kisaalita, winner of the Graduate School’s Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award, Sam Marcotte, winner of the Political Science Teaching Assistant of the Year award, and Aaron Hitefield, winner

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