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
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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
Sep 2025
September 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Richard Kertscher
Richard is a Master of Public Administration student in his final semester. He received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from UGA in 2024. During his undergraduate career, Richard became
Aug 2025
August 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Nishat Sial
Nishat is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester. She received her Bachelors of Arts in English and a minor in health administration and policy from UGA
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.
