Kristen Martin is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester and is specializing in Higher Education, Local Government, and Public Policy. She also holds a Bachelor of
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Apr 2026
Alumni Impact Award: Ted Pestorius
When Ted Pestorius (MPA ’15) found himself weighing a major career opportunity, he turned to someone who knew how to navigate uncharted waters—his father, Mike, a retired U.S. Navy submarine
Apr 2026
SPIA Faculty and Students Honored at ASPA 2026
Faculty and students from the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) earned national recognition at the 2026 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference, with multiple
Apr 2026
April 2026 MPA Student of the Month: William Gordon
William Gordon is a Master of Public Administration student at the University of Georgia in his final semester of the program. He earned his undergraduate degree in Political Science and
Mar 2026
March 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Julia Straka
Julia Straka is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester. She graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and
Feb 2026
February 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Chris Minor
As Parks and Recreation Director of Gwinnett County Chris Minor is responsible for the planning, strategy, and operations of the parks system. Gwinnett county is somewhat unique in that there
Jan 2026
January 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Rakib Avi
Avi has spent more than a decade working at the crossroads of social innovation, technology, policy, and communications as part of the leadership team at BRAC, one of the largest
Dec 2025
MPA 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlight: Austyn B. Martin
As we celebrate 60 years of the UGA MPA program, we’re highlighting alumni like Austyn B. Martin (MPA ’12), whose leadership in talent management and organizational development strengthens the mission-driven
Dec 2025
December 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Mary Keilman
Mary Keilman Jordan is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester at the University of Georgia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor
Nov 2025
Medical, recreational cannabis dispensaries lead to reduced opioid prescriptions
Medical marijuana isn’t one size fits all but could help mitigate prescription painkiller crisis, researcher says
