A record-breaking 18 undergraduates at the University of Georgia were named Boren Scholars this spring, landing UGA at No. 1 among top-performing institutions for Boren Awards, which takes into account
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Jun 2026
New undergraduate certificate in religion and politics to explore faith’s role in public life
The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) and Franklin College of Arts and Sciences have launched a new Undergraduate Certificate in Religion and Politics, a multidisciplinary program designed to help
Apr 2026
Piecing Together SPIA’s History: The Story Behind the Cover of the 25th Anniversary Magazine
This collage was created by Claire Scafidi, a third-year SPIA student from Kennesaw, Georgia, who is majoring in International Affairs, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Spanish, while also pursuing
Apr 2026
The “Calibration Dilemma”: Why AI Forces Dictators Into Risky Tradeoffs
New research challenges the idea that artificial intelligence makes dictators all‑powerful Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a powerful new tool for authoritarian governments—one that enables constant surveillance, predictive repression,
Apr 2026
Coaching with Purpose, Leading with Perspective
by Caroline Paris Paczkowski When Dave Bliss arrived at the University of Georgia, he felt the pull of something bigger than basketball. He was drawn to UGA by the energy of campus life,
Mar 2026
When Ava Gilbert first began learning American Sign Language, it wasn’t for a class or a credit—it was for connection. Her journey started in high school, inspired by a friend
Dec 2025
The Politics of Perception: How Women’s Inclusion Shapes Trust in Government
In 1992, Senator Dianne Feinstein famously quipped, “Two percent may be good enough for milk, but it is not good enough for the United States Senate.” Her words captured a
Nov 2025
SPIA selected for national Service to Service initiative
The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs has been selected to join the Service to Service initiative. This program, sponsored by the Volcker Alliance and We the
Sep 2025
This week, faculty and students from the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) are making a powerful impact at the 2025 American Political Science Association (APSA)
Aug 2025
UGA center named for prominent alumnus, faculty member
The University of Georgia’s Center for International Trade and Security, a global leader in strategic trade and international security education, has been named the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security.
