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
September 3-6, 2026 | Boston, MA More than 35 scholars from the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) will contribute to over 40 panels, sessions, and
Sep 2026
From listening to the Dawgs to becoming their voice
Long before Jeff Dantzler stepped behind a microphone, before the overnight road trips or the heated doubleheaders, he was just a boy from South Georgia falling in love with the
Aug 2026
September 24-26, 2026 | Washington, D.C. The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs will be well represented at the 2026 Association for Budgeting and Financial Management (ABFM)
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
Aug 2026
Advancing UGA’s Public Mission Through Peace Science
New SPIA faculty member Idean Salehyan brings the Peace Science Society to UGA while working to connect research, policy, and public understanding. Why does a conflict halfway around the world
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
UGA leads nation with 18 Boren Scholars in 2026
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
Jul 2026
Behind the Scenes of Justice: Why Trust in Prosecutors Matters More Than You Think
Most people are familiar with a justice system made up of the police and the courts. Police are visible. Judges are public. Far fewer people could tell you who their
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
