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
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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
Oct 2025
Finding meaning in your work may prevent burnout
In times of high stress, thinking your work makes a difference can mean the difference between sticking it out and quitting Public service employees who find their work to be
Oct 2025
October 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Olivia Humble
Olivia Humble graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in Psychology (Neuroscience Emphasis) and Sociology, along with minors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Gerontology. Through the Double Dawgs
Sep 2025
UGA SPIA at APSA 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)
Sep 2025
What Congress Wants You to See: The Hidden Story Behind Roll Call Votes
by Caroline Paczkowski What if the data we use to understand Congress— you know, those neat, numbered roll call votes shown on the screen on C-SPAN—were telling us more about
