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UGA Department of Public Administration and Policy University of Georgia's Department of Public Administration & Policy houses one of the nation's top rated Public Affairs programs, offering MPA and PhD degrees

Ranked among the top four highest ranked masters programs in public affairs in the nation (U.S. News & World Report, 2025) for its Master's of Public Administration degree program, the Department of Public Administration and Policy boasts one of the most productive research faculties in the field. Preparing students for careers in the public sector, the Department's MPA graduates can be found at all levels of government, as well as in non-profit organizations in the U.S. and abroad. The Department's doctoral graduates are recruited for academic positions by top research universities around the nation.

Dr. Mikhail Ivonchyk (Ph.D. ’19) returns to the Department of Public Administration and Policy for the annual Dunn Lectu...
10/16/2026

Dr. Mikhail Ivonchyk (Ph.D. ’19) returns to the Department of Public Administration and Policy for the annual Dunn Lecture to present Entrepreneurial State: The Fiscal Role of State Business-Type Activities. Don't miss this lecture on October 29th in the Punaro Room.

10/16/2026
Join us for Coffee Hour on Tuesday, October 20th! Come chat with fellow students, faculty, and staff to recharge. See yo...
10/12/2026

Join us for Coffee Hour on Tuesday, October 20th! Come chat with fellow students, faculty, and staff to recharge. See you there!

Join Dr. Alex Combs on October 16th to learn more about the MPA and local government budgeting and finance. Register her...
10/02/2026

Join Dr. Alex Combs on October 16th to learn more about the MPA and local government budgeting and finance. Register here: https://forms.gle/reCXf8hqcFhQaNP48

Friday, October 16
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Zoom

Congratulations to Eric Zeemering on his election as a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), o...
10/01/2026

Congratulations to Eric Zeemering on his election as a Fellow of the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), one of the nation’s highest honors in the field of public service.

“I am honored by this recognition,” Zeemering said. “Public administration is a rewarding field of research because we have so many opportunities to collaborate with government professionals for the improvement of public services. I look forward to contributing to the Academy’s work to advance effective, efficient, transparent and accountable government.”

SPIA also extends its congratulations to Rob Gordon, director of UGA Carl Vinson Institute of Government, who was elected to the 2026 class alongside Zeemering.

To learn more click the link in our comments.

Catch SPIA at NASPAA 2026!We're proud to see Dean Matthew Auer, Keith Dougherty, Eric Zeemering, Katherine Willoughby, ...
09/30/2026

Catch SPIA at NASPAA 2026!

We're proud to see Dean Matthew Auer, Keith Dougherty, Eric Zeemering, Katherine Willoughby, Michelle Lofton, and Aaron Redman sharing their expertise at this year's conference.

If you're attending NASPAA, be sure to stop by and connect with the Bulldog public affairs community.

This summer, Amunet interned with the City of Hartwell, where she gained firsthand experience in local government, econo...
09/25/2026

This summer, Amunet interned with the City of Hartwell, where she gained firsthand experience in local government, economic development, and community engagement. One of her most memorable projects was supporting the Smithsonian's Voices and Votes: Democracy in America exhibit, which brought together city leaders, community organizations, volunteers, and residents to create a meaningful experience for Hartwell.

"I'm grateful that the Ralston fund was able to make this opportunity possible."

We're proud to support students like Amunet as they gain valuable experience serving rural communities across Georgia.

To learn more about the Ralston Scholarship, reach out to SPIA at [email protected]

09/17/2026

Join MPA students, alumni, and friends for a Morning Forum exploring the opportunities, challenges, and future of AI in the public sector. Enjoy a continental breakfast and an engaging discussion about what public service professionals can expect as AI continues to evolve.

November 13, 2026
9:00-10:30 a.m.
UGA Gwinnett Campus

This event is free and open to all friends of the MPA program. Register today- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe48Y6QPRorz5rxGieZMpsR8QbKsKkgj2vHPDVTwcp0M9DrFg/viewform

SPIA and UGA faculty and students are sharing research on public administration, governance, budgeting, AI, and more at ...
09/17/2026

SPIA and UGA faculty and students are sharing research on public administration, governance, budgeting, AI, and more at SECoPA/NECoPA 2026. We’re proud to see so many faculty and students representing UGA on the program.

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355 S Jackson Street
Athens, GA
30602

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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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