UGA Department of Public Administration and Policy

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 a

ll 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.

Congratulations to SPIA's own Eric Zeemering for being one of four UGA faculty members named SEC Academic Leadership Dev...
08/25/2026

Congratulations to SPIA's own Eric Zeemering for being one of four UGA faculty members named SEC Academic Leadership Development Program Fellow. The program prepares promising faculty members and early-career administrators from the SEC’s 16 universities for executive leadership roles in higher education.

Read more - https://news.uga.edu/uga-sec-aldp-fellows-2026-2027/

The Department of Public Administration and Policy welcomed incoming MPA students for its annual orientation and sociali...
08/17/2026

The Department of Public Administration and Policy welcomed incoming MPA students for its annual orientation and socialization seminar last week. Over three days, students explored the program, connected with faculty and alumni, engaged with community leaders, and gained valuable insight into the professional and public service opportunities that lie ahead.

Ready to explore one of today’s most important policy issues? In PADP 4200, you’ll examine how energy policy shapes the ...
08/06/2026

Ready to explore one of today’s most important policy issues? In PADP 4200, you’ll examine how energy policy shapes the future of transportation while analyzing topics like electric vehicles, infrastructure, clean energy, and emerging technologies. Register in Athena today! 🚗⚡

Congratulations to Julia Grant on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Hinton Scholarship from the Georgia Financ...
07/23/2026

Congratulations to Julia Grant on being selected as the recipient of the 2026 Hinton Scholarship from the Georgia Financial Management Council! This scholarship recognizes her hard work, dedication, and commitment to public service. Congratulations, Julia, on this well-deserved recognition!

Classroom concepts met real-world practice this Maymester in the Local Government Practicum with Dr. Eric Zeemering. Wor...
06/11/2026

Classroom concepts met real-world practice this Maymester in the Local Government Practicum with Dr. Eric Zeemering. Working with the City of Cornelia, students put their MPA knowledge to work on a community-focused project while gaining firsthand experience in local government.

Local government is where many public policies take shape and have a direct impact on communities. Join us on Monday, Ju...
06/02/2026

Local government is where many public policies take shape and have a direct impact on communities. Join us on Monday, June 15 at 12 PM for an MPA webinar featuring Dr. Eric Zeemering, exploring the opportunities and challenges of local government administration. Open to current and prospective students. Register here: https://forms.gle/8hpFR3Q7Z64bFaKQ6

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