Dr. Amanda Abraham has received extensive media attention for her work with Dr. David Bradford, in the Department of Public Administration and Policy (SPIA), as well as colleagues in the
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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
Apr 2026
SPIA Faculty and Students Honored at ASPA 2026
Faculty and students from the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) earned national recognition at the 2026 American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Conference, with multiple
Apr 2026
The “Calibration Dilemma”: Why AI Forces Dictators Into Risky Tradeoffs
New research challenges the idea that artificial intelligence makes dictators all‑powerful Artificial intelligence is often portrayed as a powerful new tool for authoritarian governments—one that enables constant surveillance, predictive repression,
Apr 2026
Coaching with Purpose, Leading with Perspective
by Caroline Paris Paczkowski When Dave Bliss arrived at the University of Georgia, he felt the pull of something bigger than basketball. He was drawn to UGA by the energy of campus life,
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