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Sep 2025
September 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Richard Kertscher
Richard is a Master of Public Administration student in his final semester. He received his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from UGA in 2024. During his undergraduate career, Richard became
Aug 2025
August 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Nishat Sial
Nishat is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester. She received her Bachelors of Arts in English and a minor in health administration and policy from UGA
Aug 2025
UGA center named for prominent alumnus, faculty member
The University of Georgia’s Center for International Trade and Security, a global leader in strategic trade and international security education, has been named the Benson-Bertsch Center for International Trade and Security.
Jul 2025
Kaufman Publishes Realizing Equality in Policy
Edited by Dr. Alexander Kaufman, Professor of Political Science, Realizing Equality in Policy explores the pervasive issue of economic and social inequality that has shaped global economies in recent decades.
Jul 2025
‘Toothless’ compulsory voting can increase voter turnout
New study highlights the surprising power of unenforced laws to boost democratic participation.
Jul 2025
40 Under 40 Class of 2025
40 Under 40 celebrates young alumni leading the pack in their industries and communities. UGA’s 40 Under 40 celebrates young alumni leading the pack in their industries and communities. Their
Jul 2025
You Better Shop Around: Litigant Characteristics and Supreme Court Support
In a new article published in The Journal of Politics, Jessica A. Schoenherr, assistant professor of political science, and her co-authors explore how the race and gender of individuals who
Jul 2025
July 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Olivia Sternagle
Congratulations to Olivia Sternagle for being selected as July MPA Student of the Month! Olivia Sternagle is a Master of Public Administration student in her final year. She graduated summa
Jun 2025
Sean Manning Named 2025 Scoville Peace Fellow
University of Georgia graduate Sean Manning (AB ’25) has been awarded the prestigious Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship for fall 2025. Since 1987, the Scoville Fellowship has supported emerging professionals
Jun 2025
Introducing Ryan Powers – Director of the Benson-Bertsch Center
The School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Georgia is proud to announce that Ryan Powers has been appointed the new Director of the Benson-Bertsch Center for
