Nonresident Fellow
Marty Kautz is a retired Special Agent with the Department of Homeland Security. He holds a BA in Political Science from the University of South Florida. In his 20 year career with law enforcement, he worked on prosecuting and investigating a number of strategic trade management related cases. He resides in Flowery Branch, GA and has his own consulting firm (MVK & Associates).
Nonresident Fellow
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
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
Mar 2026
March 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Julia Straka
Julia Straka is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester. She graduated summa cum laude from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and
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,
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MPA Program Informational Webinar
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