Margaret (Molly) Ariotti received her PhD from Pennsylvania State University with a focus in Comparative Politics, Political Methodology, and Geography. Her research interests include African politics, institutions, government composition and
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Mar 2025
Innovative Classrooms, Lasting Impact: Active Learning at UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs
by Caroline Paczkowski At the University of Georgia, a new wave of teaching is redefining the classroom experience. Professors are setting aside traditional lectures to embrace active learning, an approach
Oct 2025
October 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Olivia Humble
Olivia Humble graduated from the University of Georgia with degrees in Psychology (Neuroscience Emphasis) and Sociology, along with minors in Criminal Justice, Political Science, and Gerontology. Through the Double Dawgs
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UGA SPIA at APSA 2025
This week, faculty and students from the University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) are making a powerful impact at the 2025 American Political Science Association (APSA)
Sep 2025
What Congress Wants You to See: The Hidden Story Behind Roll Call Votes
by Caroline Paczkowski What if the data we use to understand Congress— you know, those neat, numbered roll call votes shown on the screen on C-SPAN—were telling us more about
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