The Center for International Trade & Security’s (CITS) Richard B. Russell Security Leadership Program (SLP), which celebrates its 20^th anniversary this year, is a selective, year-long opportunity for undergraduate students interested in careers in national and international security. Since its inception, the SLP has trained hundreds of national security leaders, particularly on issues related to diplomacy, intelligence, WMD nonproliferation, human security, and strategic trade management.

The Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship award in the world. Mariah Cady (AB ’24) and Natalie Navarrete (AB’23) were named Rhodes Scholars in back-to-back years. Both Cady and Navarrete studied international affairs and were fellows in the Security Leadership Program through the Center for International Trade & Security. Read more about their impressive academic careers and their plans for the University of Oxford.

The School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the University of Georgia once again ranks among the top-tier Public Affairs Graduate Schools according to U.S. News & World Report. In the 2024 edition, SPIA is ranked fourth (tied) in the nation. SPIA has consistently ranked among the top-ten public affairs programs for over two decades. Among specialty rankings, SPIA is second in Public Management and Leadership, third in Public Finance and Budgeting, and fifth in Local Government Management.