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The Center for the Study of Global Issues (GLOBIS) at the University of Georgia is dedicated to exploring and addressing the pressing challenges of our interconnected world. Through interdisciplinary research, education, and public engagement, the Center focuses on issues such as human rights, sustainable development, global health, and international conflict. Click on an image below to view the GLOBIS Newsletter and learn more about recent developments at the Center for the Study of Global Issues.

Spring 2026 Newsletter

The Latest News from SPIA

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SPIA Ranked Among Top Public Affairs Schools

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

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

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Sep 10

SPIA Giving Day

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Sep 17

Public Administration & Policy PhD Program Information Session

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Sep 17

Public Administration & Policy PhD Program Information Session

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM