WHERE Purpose shapes impact
Ranked # 1 for Student Success

nationally ranked No. 14 in public affairs and No. 1 in urban policy among graduate schools.1

secured over $35 million In active, sponsored research grants in 2025.

ATL—home to Fortune 500 and 100 companies, federal agencies and nonprofits.

1 of only 187 universities in the united states with a R1 Carnegie classification.
1 U.S. News and World Report, 2026
Stories of excellence
Showcasing the people who make the Andrew Young School exceptional, these Stories of Excellence highlight students and alumni who lead with purpose, serve with commitment, and bring ideas to life in communities. Their paths reflect the talent, drive, and public-service spirit that define our school.
Veteran Leader
A military veteran with global experience, David Garcia uses his M.P.A. and mission-driven leadership to advance civic impact.
Doctoral Disruptor
Seeing how credentials shaped whose voices were heard, Wan Smith pursued a Ph.D. to become the expert no one could dismiss.
Care Access Economist
By turning complex healthcare data into actionable evidence, Sukriti is helping policymakers improve maternal care.
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Study urban violence prevention, cybercrime, policing practices and social justice to help shape safer, fairer communities.

Learn to analyze data, markets, and policy decisions that advance social and economic progress at the local and global level.

Use evidence-based research and community engagement to turn policy ideas into action across public, non-profit and private sectors.

Advance social justice while strengthening individuals, families, and communities through evidence-based practice and advocacy.

Explore cities as engines of opportunity and design solutions for more productive, livable, inclusive and sustainable communities.

Elevate your career or discover new interests with flexible learning designed for continuous growth at every stage of life.
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