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SPIA Emerging Leaders Profile: Elizabeth Griffin

Dec 2019

SPIA Emerging Leaders Profile: Elizabeth Griffin

Elizabeth Griffin graduated in 2019 from SPIA with two bachelor’s degrees in political science and international affairs. From there, she jumped straight into her master’s program in public administration at

Emerging Leaders Program brings one student closer to his dream job

Mar 2019

Emerging Leaders Program brings one student closer to his dream job

By: Shelby Steuart Justin Nixon has always felt a calling to help people. As a criminal justice major at the University of Georgia, his career goal was to connect communities

Commit To Your Passion: Julie Smith

Dec 2017

Commit To Your Passion: Julie Smith

Julie Smith (AB ’00) works as an external and government affairs executive for Verizon. Through the department of political science, Julie interned at Georgia’s State Capitol. The internship helped solidify

Alumni Profile: Eric Teusink

Aug 2017

Alumni Profile: Eric Teusink

By Marli Collier On many fall Saturdays in Athens, you can find Eric Teusink waking up early, ready to take on the day. He admits, “I arrive before 7 AM

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Innovative Classrooms, Lasting Impact: Active Learning at UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs

Mar 2025

Innovative Classrooms, Lasting Impact: Active Learning at UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs

by Caroline Paczkowski At the University of Georgia, a new wave of teaching is redefining the classroom experience. Professors are setting aside traditional lectures to embrace active learning, an approach

May 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Lauren Brenneman

May 2025

May 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Lauren Brenneman

Congratulations to Lauren Brenneman for being selected as May MPA Student of the Month! Lauren Brenneman is a committed public servant and lifelong learner who brings both passion and purpose

Georgia’s pre-K program boosts kindergarten readiness

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

Professor advances the future of security research, leadership at UGA

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 —

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