Tag: School of Public and International Affairs
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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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Ethics Week Lecture to feature U.S. comptroller general
Gene L. Dodaro has testified before Congress dozens of times.
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Hospital regulations spur an increase in breastfeeding, but at what cost?
Increased breastfeeding comes at expense of mothers’ careers, new study finds.
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U.S. Sens. McConnell and Manchin to speak at Isakson Symposium on Political Civility
The inaugural event will take place on Nov. 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the…
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Standifer named vice provost for inclusive excellence and chief of staff to the provost
Prior to joining UGA, Alton Standifer served in a variety of student-centered roles at Georgia…
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Signature Lectures to bring nationally recognized speakers to campus
The fall 2023 series begins Sept. 6.
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Student selected for second cohort of Voyager Scholarship
Julianna Russ is one of 100 students selected nationwide.
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Rhodes to Success
From Athens to Kazakhstan, UGA’s 2023 Rhodes Scholar achieves at highest academic levels.
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Study shows need for more female STEM leadership
The percentage of women in federal STEM jobs hasn’t changed since 2005.
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Lauth, founding dean of SPIA, passes at 85
Lauth joined the UGA faculty in 1981.
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Student Commencement speaker reflects on community
Cumming native to speak at spring 2023 Commencement.
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Graduate students generate motivation, inspiration from spring writing retreat
On March 19, more than 50 graduate students from across campus gathered in the Miller…
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Eleven employees selected for sixth cohort of Women’s Staff Leadership Institute
The 2023 cohort begins May 3 and runs through November, with participants meeting monthly for…
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UGA graduate programs earn 2024 top 10 U.S. News rankings
The rankings coincide with a period of growing demand for graduate training at UGA.
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2023 Research Awards
Distinguished Research Professors The title of Distinguished Research Professor recognizes senior faculty members who are…
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2023 Creative Teaching Awards
The Creative Teaching Awards are presented annually on behalf of the Office of Instruction to…
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Postpartum women filled more opioid prescriptions during pandemic
Moms who gave birth during the pandemic were given more, stronger prescriptions.
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Two faculty members named University Professors
John Maltese and Jean F. Martin-Williams have shown a commitment to teaching, service and scholarship.
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Active Learning Leader Certificates presented at event
This year, 91 current UGA faculty who have completed the Active Learning Summer Institute (2018-2022)…
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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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Spring Commencement speakers announced
Leah Brown to address undergraduate class, professor Charles S. Bullock to address graduate class.
