The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) at The University of Georgia provides research, education, engagement, and outreach on issues of global concern, particularly in the areas of human rights and global public affairs education. We work with partners around the world to produce cutting-edge human rights research and engage in programs that communicate the best of global studies scholarship to the university, local, state, national, and international communities.

Latest News

2023 40 under 40 List Includes Nine SPIA Alumni
2023 40 under 40 List Includes Nine SPIA Alumni

On July 12, 2023 the University of Georgia announced the 2023 40 Under 40 honorees. The winners include a record-breaking 9 graduates with SPIA degrees. 40 Under 40 celebrates young

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Thomas P. Lauth, Founding Dean of SPIA, Passes at 85
Thomas P. Lauth, Founding Dean of SPIA, Passes at 85

Thomas P. Lauth, Dean Emeritus of the School of Public and International Affairs and Professor Emeritus of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia, died May 13, 2023.

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SPIA Maintains Top Ten Ranking According to 2023-2024 US News and World Report
SPIA Maintains Top Ten Ranking According to 2023-2024 US News and World Report

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Georgia once again ranks among the top tier Public Affairs Graduate Schools according to U.S. News & World

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Upcoming Events

2023 George S. Parthemos Lecture
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Baldwin Hall, Pinnacle Room
GLOBIS Spring Study Abroad Info Session
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Baldwin Hall, Pinnacle Room
Midterm
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

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2017 Networking Night

On April 21, 2017, the third annual SPIA Networking Night was hosted at the Holiday Inn in Athens, GA. There were over 250 alumni, faculty, students, and organizations in attendance.

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SPIA DC Reception & Program

On November 16, 2016, the School of Public and International Affairs hosted its annual reception and program for alumni and friends in Washington DC. The event’s program featured a post-election

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This is our spring at UGA

Spring arrives early here at UGA. We start wear sandals in January, shorts and t-shirts in February and you can catch us walking barefoot through the grass on North Campus

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It’s pretty quiet here… except on Saturdays

Some would say that fall is the best time of year at UGA. And they’d be 30% right. Spring and summer are great, too. Maybe it’s the smell of coffee

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GLOBIS Study Abroad Programs

Get an inside look at our programs in China, Ireland/Northern Ireland, England, Scotland, South Africa, and Italy!

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