By: Shelby Steuart The Opioid Epidemic is the deadliest drug overdose crisis in United States history, claiming almost 800,000 lives since 1999. As the epidemic expanded to include every American
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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
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Leadership Rooted in Service: The Kemps’ Enduring Impact on Georgia
Public service is more than a profession. It is a calling. It demands courage in moments of uncertainty, clarity in times of crisis, and a belief that leadership is about
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Reta Jo Lewis: A Life of Purpose, A Legacy of Service
When Reta Jo Lewis (AB ’75) stepped onto the University of Georgia campus in the 1970s, she was one of only 500 Black students. Her journey to UGA and SPIA
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Alumni Impact Award: Ted Pestorius
When Ted Pestorius (MPA ’15) found himself weighing a major career opportunity, he turned to someone who knew how to navigate uncharted waters—his father, Mike, a retired U.S. Navy submarine
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