06.02.2026
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, organizations, and sectors. From government and healthcare to nonprofit leadership and organizational development, these alumni exemplify the values of the UGA MPA through careers dedicated to strengthening public service and improving the lives of others.
![Casey Dungan. MPA 2000 President & CEO Blue Care Tennessee. "The MPA program provided me with a great foundation in understanding how local, state, and federal governments operate on their own, and...how their responsibilities intersect and impact the people they serve. In every class, I gained important skills...[and] the education and experience I gained during the MPA program has continued to pay dividends in my career in many ways."](https://spia.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Casey-Dungan-300x300.png)
![Austyn B. Martin. MPA 2012 Manager for Talent, Manager & Development Pew Charitable Trusts Washington D.C. "My focus on organizational development (in the MPA program) has provided a great foundation for [my] work...The MPA program's focus on the connections between government, nonprofit, and private sector has given me the educational foundation to be quickly seen as a trusted thought partner throughout my career. I truly value the knowledge and connections my degree from UGA brings."](https://spia.uga.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Austyn-B.-Martin-2-300x300.png)
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
MPA Program Informational Webinar
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MPA Alumni and Friends Coffee and Conversation
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