Oct 2019
American universities, the CIA, and the teaching of national security intelligence
The Committee learned, as well about Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) covert actions aimed at preventing the election of Salvador Allende of Chile, and, if he were elected, operations to destroy
Oct 2018
Spies and scholars in the United States: winds of ambivalence in the groves of academe
Spies and scholars in the United States have had a close, largely hidden, relationship. Both professions are in the business of information acquisition. Spies, though, work for the government, while
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
Apr 2026
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
Apr 2026
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
Apr 2026
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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