Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Political Science & International Affairs
Bonkyu Lim is interested in comparative politics and international relations focusing on human rights and political institutions.
The Latest News from SPIA
Nov 2025
SPIA selected for national Service to Service initiative
The University of Georgia’s School of Public and International Affairs has been selected to join the Service to Service initiative. This program, sponsored by the Volcker Alliance and We the
Jan 2026
January 2026 MPA Student of the Month: Rakib Avi
Avi has spent more than a decade working at the crossroads of social innovation, technology, policy, and communications as part of the leadership team at BRAC, one of the largest
Dec 2025
The Politics of Perception: How Women’s Inclusion Shapes Trust in Government
In 1992, Senator Dianne Feinstein famously quipped, “Two percent may be good enough for milk, but it is not good enough for the United States Senate.” Her words captured a
Dec 2025
MPA 60th Anniversary Alumni Highlight: Austyn B. Martin
As we celebrate 60 years of the UGA MPA program, we’re highlighting alumni like Austyn B. Martin (MPA ’12), whose leadership in talent management and organizational development strengthens the mission-driven
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