Assistant Professor, Public Administration & Policy
Austin McCrea is an Assistant Professor of Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia. Prior to joining UGA, Austin was an Assistant Professor of Public Administration at Texas Tech University. His active research agendas span questions of bureaucratic representation, social equity, administrative capacity, and public perceptions towards bureaucracy.
Assistant Professor, Public Administration & Policy
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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