SPIA Graduation Reception
Celebrate the Class of 2025 with us at a festive drop-in reception! Capture the moment at our photo booth Pick up special gifts for graduates Enjoy tasty snacks from Big
Celebrate the Class of 2025 with us at a festive drop-in reception! Capture the moment at our photo booth Pick up special gifts for graduates Enjoy tasty snacks from Big
Join us for a Declaration Day at UGA -- a celebration of the 250th anniversary of the creation of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. The centerpiece of Declaration Day will
The UGA School of Public and International Affairs Alumni Board of Directors invites you to the 2026 GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE OUTLOOK The 14th annual Georgia Legislative Outlook will feature a discussion
International Affairs Speaker Series “Politics and Protest in Contemporary Iran” presented by Idean Salehyan Professor of Political Science, University of North Texas Executive Director, Peace Science Society (International) Co-Director, Social
The Center for International Trade and Security in the School of Public and International Affairs invites you to the 2025-2026 Global Decisions Lecture Series covering pressing issues in national and
The Criminal Justice Studies Program and the Criminal Justice Society invite you to the 2026 Susette M. Talarico Lecture "Beyond Punishment: What We Can Learn from Scandinavian Prisons" presented by
George S. Parthemos Lecture "Democracy and the Courts" presented by Professor Jack Knight Frederic Cleaveland Distinguished Professor of Law and Political Science Duke University WHEN: Friday, April 17, 2026 3:00-4:00
The SPIA Undergraduate Research Colloquium will be held on Friday, April 24, 2026. This event brings together faculty and students from across SPIA to celebrate the accomplishments of our students
Due to an unexpected adjustment to the UGA academic calendar, the SPIA 25th Anniversary Celebration—originally planned for March 13, 2026—has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 25, 2026, to avoid coinciding
The Convocation of the School of Public and International Affairs celebrates our candidates for graduation, our alumni, faculty and staff, and the entire SPIA Community. SPIA students are recognized individually
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