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
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Feb 2026
Remembering Dr. Igor Khripunov
Dr. Igor Alekseevich Khripunov of Athens, Georgia, passed away on February 10, 2026, at Piedmont Athens Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. Born on May 26, 1946, in Moscow, Russia,
Feb 2026
Politics of the Presidency
When The Politics of the Presidency first appeared in print forty years ago, John Maltese was still a graduate student. He had no idea that he would eventually help steward
Feb 2026
Crises, War, and Diplomacy: Understanding the Decisions That Shape History
What drives nations to the brink of war—and what pulls them back? In Crises, War, and Diplomacy, published by Cambridge University Press, Professors John A. Vasquez and Andrew Owsiak tackle these
Feb 2026
Assistant professor uses data to improve well-being
At first glance, Ishtiaque Fazlul’s research portfolio looks like a patchwork quilt: Affordable Care Act coverage, AP test subsidies, effects of long COVID, child marriage policy, maternal health chatbots and
Jan 2026
UGA at SPSA Conference 2026
The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) is proud to showcase the outstanding scholarship of our faculty and students at the 2026 Southern Political Science Association (SPSA) Annual Conference.
Dec 2025
University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs Earns Top Global Ranking
The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) has earned distinguished recognition in newly released international rankings, reinforcing its reputation as a global leader in public service
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
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
Nov 2025
November 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Breonna Scott
Breonna is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester. She received her Bachelor of Arts in History and a minor in Political Science from Samford University in
