As requested, UGA Student Starter Packs: Part 2. Get ready for school with some Bulldog essentials! #UGA #BacktoSchool

New research from Dr. Gbemende Johnson and grad student Yao Yao, "Government Transparency and Judicial Oversight," examines 2020's Freedom of Information Act in relation to public-executive branch disputes over access to information.

Dr. Audrey Haynes is quoted in new Irish Times article: "Face off: mutual disdain will be on show as Biden and Trump debate on Thursday." Read more here: irishtimes.com/life-style/peo…

This week we are putting summer internship spotlight on Aislinn Beak! Aislinn is working for the City of Woodstock this summer. #UGA #UGASPIA #CommitTo #PublicService #SummerInternship #MPA

In Dr. Anastasopoulos' new research article, he & co-authors develop a theory of "visible home style" (memes, photos, and other images on social media) using deep learning methods to explain how members of Congress gain trust among their constituents. sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

We are proud of our PhD students and faculty members who are presenting their research at #PMRC2024 this week. @colt_jensen presented his dissertation research: "40 Years of Rural Research in Public Administration: Evidence and Future Avenues."

Congratulations to Dr. David Bradford on being Wiley Publications' new Editor-in-Chief of Health Economics! Health Economics is an international health policy journal that discusses all aspects of global health economics. UGA PADP

NOS Dutch Public Broadcasting, a major news outlet headquartered in the Netherlands, recently interviewed Dr. Gbemende Johnson. In her interview, Dr. Johnson answers some questions about the presidential debate that was recently held in Atlanta nos.nl/nieuwsuur/vide… (6:51-7:15)

Facing climate change, water utility providers often collaborate, but this carries risks. A new study from UGA PADP Professor Emily Bell examines how climate pressures and local strategies shape preferences for future contracts and operations. link.springer.com/article/10.100…

#OpenAccess from our latest issue - Less Human Than Human: Threat, Language, and Relative Dehumanization - cambridge.org/core/journals/… - Shane P. Singh (School of Public & International Affairs | UGA) & Jaroslav Tir (CU Political Science)

Congratulations to Dr. Austin Petrie, who successfully defended his dissertation on July 11th! 🎉

New research from Dr. Colin french and his brother, Dr. Erik French examines the effects of the U.S.'s foreign policy stance on public support for U.S. military intervention in foreign conflicts. Read more here tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

UGA Department of Public Administration and Policy is hiring for Master of Public Administration Associate Director. Share with colleagues and apply online: ugajobsearch.com/postings/396909

Constitution Day is coming up! Join us Friday, September 20th at 2PM in the UGA Chapel to hear from Dr. Eric Nelson, a Robert M. Beren Professor of Government at Harvard University. Join us at 1:30 for trivia, rare manuscripts, and more! UGA Department of Political Science

New research from UGA grad Ashley Bradford, & SPIA faculty members: Dr. Bradford, Dr. Abraham, & Dr. Lozano-Rojas explores how changes in access to cannabis may impact the dispensing of prescription medications for mental health disorders. Read more here: jamanetwork.com/journals/jaman…

Sophie Radke, a senior studying IA and working on a Certificate in Data Analytics in Public Policy, has had an impressive career as an undergraduate here at UGA. Read more about Sophie's impressive accolades and her post-graduate aspirations here: spia.uga.edu/a-pathway-to-s…

FYI our website has a new look! Check it out, along with the Dean's new welcome message, at spia.uga.edu!

Check our Dr. Willoughby on the National Academy of Public Administration's Management Matters podcast, linkedin.com/posts/national…, where she discusses whether or not reducing homelessness is the ultimate intergovernmental systems challenge.

Looking to earn POLS course credit while traveling and learning about the U.S. Civil Rights movement? Learn more about the GLOBIS Freedom to Assemble study away program and start your application before the November 1 priority deadline at GLOBIS.uga.edu today.

SPIA Giving Day is back, and we’re calling on every SPIA Dawg to join us. This is more than just a day of giving—it’s a day to unite as a community and demonstrate our commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders. give.uga.edu/funders/2024-s…