Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Albert J. “Jason” Rother of Columbus, Georgia, is an Eagle Scout and member of the Order of the Arrow. He was selected for a summer internship at the U.S. Department of State in 2024 and is the winner of the 2025 Walter C. Dowling Award for Excellence in International Studies. He is also a member of the Phi Eta Sigma, Pi Sigma Alpha, Phi Alpha Theta, and Phi Beta Kappa honor societies.
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
May 2026
May 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Kristen Martin
Kristen Martin is a Master of Public Administration student in her final semester and is specializing in Higher Education, Local Government, and Public Policy. She also holds a Bachelor of
Apr 2026
The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs will have a strong presence at the 2026 Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) Annual Conference, with faculty, graduate students, and
Apr 2026
Piecing Together SPIA’s History: The Story Behind the Cover of the 25th Anniversary Magazine
This collage was created by Claire Scafidi, a third-year SPIA student from Kennesaw, Georgia, who is majoring in International Affairs, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Spanish, while also pursuing
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