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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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
Aug 2026
Emily Bell Named Director of UGA’s Master of Public Administration Program
For Emily Bell, some of the most rewarding moments happen outside of the formal classroom, when students discover how their interests, skills, and passions can be transformed into meaningful public
Aug 2026
Advancing UGA’s Public Mission Through Peace Science
New SPIA faculty member Idean Salehyan brings the Peace Science Society to UGA while working to connect research, policy, and public understanding. Why does a conflict halfway around the world
Jul 2026
Does court-ordered community service work?
For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individual rehabilitation. But does
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