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.

Last week, we hosted the Spring Public Finance Research Conference bringing together leading scholars from across the co...
05/21/2026

Last week, we hosted the Spring Public Finance Research Conference bringing together leading scholars from across the country to examine emerging challenges in fiscal federalism and decentralization. From state and local budgeting to climate resilience, tax policy, and public workforce dynamics, the conversations reflected the depth and impact of public finance research and its central role in effective governance.

Lots to celebrate this week 🎉We wrapped up the semester with our Spring Banquet on Friday and welcomed our newest Pi Alp...
05/06/2026

Lots to celebrate this week 🎉

We wrapped up the semester with our Spring Banquet on Friday and welcomed our newest Pi Alpha Alpha inductees yesterday.

Congrats to our award winners and inductees! Up next: graduation 🎓

Public budgeting and financial management are at the core of effective public service. Join us on Friday, May 29 at 12 P...
04/20/2026

Public budgeting and financial management are at the core of effective public service. Join us on Friday, May 29 at 12 PM for an MPA webinar featuring Dr. Katherine Willoughby, exploring how these skills are developed and applied. Open to current and prospective students. Register here: https://forms.gle/fkkw3aowcCL9oUc2A

This week, our MPA Associate Director, Aaron Redman and MPA Career Services Coordinator, Tara Lamb attended the UGA Top ...
04/10/2026

This week, our MPA Associate Director, Aaron Redman and MPA Career Services Coordinator, Tara Lamb attended the UGA Top 100 Student Employees of the Year Luncheon to honor the outstanding contributions of student employees across campus, especially our own Kristen Martin, an exceptional MPA Graduate Assistant.
For the past two years, Kristen has strengthened our career services and recruitment efforts with professionalism, creativity, and unwavering reliability. Her impact on our department and the students we serve has been tremendous.
Her recognition as a Top 100 Student Employee is so well deserved. Congratulations, Kristen—we are grateful for you!

Graduate Student Appreciation Week is coming up! 🎉Join us next week for some fun, food, and prizes:🍕 Monday, April 13 | ...
04/06/2026

Graduate Student Appreciation Week is coming up! 🎉

Join us next week for some fun, food, and prizes:

🍕 Monday, April 13 | 2:30–3:30 PM
Punaro Room 480
Pizza + Spin to Win

🎁 Wednesday & Friday | 2:30–3:30 PM
Baldwin Hall Room 206
Spin to Win

Stop by, grab a slice (Monday!), and try your luck—we hope to see you there!

Interested in a career in auditing and public service? Don’t miss the Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts Informatio...
04/02/2026

Interested in a career in auditing and public service? Don’t miss the Georgia Department of Audits & Accounts Information Session on April 14 from 2:30–3:30 PM in the Punaro Room. Drinks and snacks provided!

Data and research play a critical role in shaping effective public service. Join us for this MPA webinar to learn how ou...
03/17/2026

Data and research play a critical role in shaping effective public service. Join us for this MPA webinar to learn how our program helps you build strong analytical skills and apply data-driven insights to real-world challenges. Register: forms.gle/ERN7Q1w2oKaXZmp2A

What does it take to develop leaders for one of the largest public institutions in the nation?Dr. Lee Robinson (Ph.D. ’1...
03/11/2026

What does it take to develop leaders for one of the largest public institutions in the nation?

Dr. Lee Robinson (Ph.D. ’19) returns to the Department of Public Administration and Policy for the Annual Dunn Lecture to present The Talent Imperative: Developing Leaders for America’s Army — Officer Education, Talent Management, and Public Service. Don’t miss this lecture on leadership, talent strategy, and preparing the next generation of public servants.

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