A new report from the Interdisciplinary Alliance for Nonprofit Organizations at the University of Georgia finds that Athens-Clarke county nonprofits supported 4,742 jobs and generated $569.5 million in economic output
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Sep 2026
UGA SPIA Professor Gene A. Brewer Joins IIAS Organizers for Private Audience with Pope Leo XIV
UGA SPIA Professor Dr. Gene A. Brewer was among a small group of organizers from the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS) who were received in a private audience with
Sep 2026
September 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Beatrice Shakal
Beatrice Torralba Shakal is a public policy and nonprofit leader with more than a decade of experience spanning the political, legislative, government, and nonprofit sectors at the state, federal, local,
Aug 2026
Emily Bell Named Director of UGA’s Master of Public Administration Program
For Emily Bell, some of the most rewarding moments happen outside of the formal classroom, when students discover how their interests, skills, and passions can be transformed into meaningful public
Jul 2026
Does court-ordered community service work?
For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individual rehabilitation. But does
Jul 2026
July 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Jason Young
This Fall, Jason Young is aiming to finish his final semester in the MPA program. After nearly two decades building a career in horticulture and public gardens, Jason came to
Jun 2026
MPA 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlights
As the UGA Master of Public Administration program celebrates its 60th anniversary, we are proud to recognize the alumni whose leadership and service continue to make an impact across communities,
Jun 2026
June 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Comfort M. Aiyepada
Comfort M. Aiyepada is a recent graduate of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the University of Georgia, with a specialization in Public Management and Public Policy. Born
May 2026
May 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Kristen Martin
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
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
