Author: Caroline Paczkowski
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SPIA selected for national Service to Service initiative
The initiative supports veterans pursuing careers in public leadership.
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‘Toothless’ compulsory voting can increase voter turnout
New study highlights the surprising power of unenforced laws to boost democratic participation
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UGA center named for prominent alumnus, faculty member
The naming of the center celebrates legacies of service and global impact.
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Professor advances the future of security research, leadership at UGA
Justin Conrad blends theory and practice to understand conflict.
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Georgia’s pre-K program boosts kindergarten readiness
The study suggests pre-K can help close early achievement gaps, but gains fade over time.
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Active learning at UGA’s SPIA has a lasting impact
A new wave of teaching is redefining the classroom experience.
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UGA hosts second annual Isakson Symposium
This year’s symposium will feature former U.S. Sens. Heitkamp, Chambliss.
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Alumnus leaves $1.5M estate gift to UGA
The gift will benefit SPIA, Grady College with fellowships and programs.
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SPIA assistant professor examines pressing issues in health economics
Emily Lawler’s research centers on health policy, vaccination mandates
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$5M grant will strengthen conservation in Liberia
Over many years, forests have been degraded by unsustainable practices.
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Associate professor’s work blends science and history
K. Chad Clay measures human rights with quantitative data.
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Finding her passion through teaching and mentoring
Maryann Gallagher trains the next generation of global leaders
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Researchers to study medical cannabis and chronic pain
The $3.5M NIH project will see if cannabis substitutes for traditional pain meds.
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author to deliver Constitution Day Lecture
He will discuss “Competing Constitutions: North America, 1783-1795,” on Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. in…
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US comptroller general to give SPIA’s 2019 Getzen Lecture on March 25
Comptroller Gen. Gene L. Dodaro will deliver the annual Getzen Lecture on Government Accountability. Dodaro’s…
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Ohio State University political scientist to give 2018 Parthemos Lecture
Noted Ohio State University political scientist Janet M. Box-Steffensmeier will deliver the annual George S.…
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Congressional scholar introduces undergrads to research
On New Year’s Eve, Tony Madonna could be found at the wedding of two former…
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SPIA public affairs graduate programs among nation’s best
UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs ranks fourth among graduate schools of public affairs,…
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UGA ranked fourth among graduate schools of public affairs
The University of Georgia School of Public and International Affairs ranks fourth among graduate schools…
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Former US representative to be Scholar in Residence
Former U.S. Rep. John Barrow will become a Scholar in Residence at the UGA School…
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Former U.S. Rep. John Barrow to be Scholar in Residence at UGA
Beginning in fall semester, former U.S. Rep. John Barrow will become a Scholar in Residence…
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Researchers to study impact of painkiller abuse policies
State policies that curb the abuse of opioid prescription painkillers such as OxyContin and Vicodin…
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UGA researchers awarded grant to study impact of painkiller abuse policies
State policies that curb the abuse of opioid prescription painkillers such as Oxycontin and Vicodin…
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Assistant professor looks to develop more interdisciplinary relationships
For Christina “Christy” Boyd, interdisciplinary research is the key to success.
