Home to three academic departments and three specialized academic centers, SPIA faculty members and students produce research and publications across a broad range of fields from nuclear nonproliferation and national security to party polarization in Congress.
Each center and program consists of a robust cohort of faculty and researchers from across multiple disciplines at UGA.
Apr 2026
SPIA Ranked Among Top Public Affairs Schools
The School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia continues to rank among the leading institutions for public service education, earning top marks in both national and
Jun 2026
MPA 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlights
As the UGA Master of Public Administration program celebrates its 60th anniversary, we are proud to recognize the alumni whose leadership and service continue to make an impact across communities,
Jun 2026
June 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Comfort M. Aiyepada
Comfort M. Aiyepada is a recent graduate of the Master of Public Administration (MPA) program at the University of Georgia, with a specialization in Public Management and Public Policy. Born
May 2026
Q&A with Robin Benson and Gary Bertsch: Service, Impact, and Preparing Future Leaders
In April 2025, the University of Georgia officially renamed the Center for International Trade and Security to the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security (BBCITS). The naming was made possible through a generous gift from the Ed and
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