Pardee Alumna Uses Poetry to Explore Identity and Social Justice
Samira Jafar, an English language instructor and researcher with a focus on social justice and equitable language acquisition, achieved dual degrees—a BA in English and a BA in International Relations—from Boston University in 2020, graduating cum laude. Following her undergraduate studies, she earned a Master of Education (’21). She is now teaching at Kuwait University…
Bridgette Lang: Excelling in Global Citizenship
Bridgette Lang (BA IR ’23) has been selected as Rangel Fellow. The Rangel Program is a U.S. State Department program that seeks to attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Department of State. Bridgette graduated Summa Cum Laude. Beyond her academic success, Bridgette was also…
Pardee Community Shines Globally
The Pardee School of Global Studies proudly acknowledges the recent engagement of its community members in two noteworthy events organized by BU Alumni and Friends. At the Asian Alumni Forum, held in Shenzhen, China, from November 3–5, 2023, Lingzhuo Meng, Pardee ’16 alum and accomplished actor, served as a panelist discussing Social Network Marketing. This dynamic…
Danielle De La Fuente: Distinguished Alumna – A Journey of Purpose
Danielle De La Fuente ’06, the Founder and CEO of Amal Alliance, was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award over the weekend. We were able to catch up with her this week to learn more about her remarkable journey since her graduation from Pardee. After starting her career at Embassies, Danielle harnessed her experience to build…
Heroic Espionage: Richard Fecteau’s Story and Cold War Conference
Espionage, covert operations, and heroism were at the forefront on September 21, 2023, during the conference titled “Clandestine Operations Against China During the Early Cold War.” The conference was convened by Prof. John Woodward, in his capacity as a Pardee Center Faculty Research Fellow. Delta Phi Epsilon, the BU chapter of the International Business and…
Pardee School Alumna Selected for Pickering Fellowship Program
Regina Acosta (Pardee BA ’22), was recently selected for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program. The Pickering Fellowship Program is a highly esteemed program funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University. The program attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department…
Lutzko (Pardee ’93) Nominated to Serve as U.S. Attorney
On June 7, 2023, President Joe Biden announced his intentions to nominate two candidates to the federal district courts, one candidate to the Court of Federal Claims, one candidate to the District of Columbia Superior Court, and one individual to serve as U.S. Attorney. Rebecca C. Lutzko (Pardee ’93) has served as an Assistant U.S….
Greenwald (Pardee ’07) Appointed to CFTC Technology Advisory Committee
Michael B. Greenwald (Pardee ’07), a previous lecturer at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, has been appointed to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Technology Advisory Committee (TAC). The CFTC is a federal regulatory commission that aims to protect the futures and options markets, ensuring that American markets are…
Shamim Garcia (CGS ’18, Pardee ’20, ’22) Appointed Presidential Management Fellow at the Department of State
“My placement at PRM combines my research interests in Central America and migration studies with my personal drive of serving refugee and migrant communities. I am beyond excited to work with like-minded individuals who are similarly driven by humanitarian ideals.”
Pardee School Alumn Among First to Return to Peace Corp Service After COVID Restrictions
The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; Stephanie Hince (BA IR ’20) and Hallie Nothmann (BA IR ’22) will be among the first of the Corps’s volunteers to return to overseas service.
Gina Ortiz Jones (GRS’03, Pardee’03) Awarded BU Distinguished Alumni Award
Ms. Jones, Under Secretary of the United States Air Force, was one of seven of BU’s most influential alumni to receive the prestigious award. These awards recognize alumni who are working to change the world in their fields.
Nikos Tsafos (Pardee ’03) Appointed Chief Energy Adviser to Prime Minister of Greece
In his new role, Tsafos will be responsible for liaising with the United States as Greece seeks to reduce its dependence on Russian natural gas and elevate its role as a regional energy hub.
Pardee School Alumna’s “Diaries in Exile” Documents Stories of Ukrainian Refugees
As two individuals who have also been displaced by this war, Kent and fellow producer Romana Isabella speak to individuals not as foreigners trying to extract a quotable story, but as fellow displaced people who understand and empathize with their trauma.
Pardee School Alumni Confirmed as Ambassador to Malawi
David John Young (STH ’87, Pardee ’88), a career member of the Senior Foreign Service will serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Malawi.
De La Fuente (CGS ’04, Pardee ’06) Discusses Her Work at Amal Alliance
In both a feature interview and event appearance, Danielle De La Fuente (CGS ’04, Pardee ’06) discusses the impactful work done by her nonprofit – Amal Alliance – and the immense opportunities and challenges posed by migration.
Pardee School Alumna Discusses Importance of Independent Journalism in Ukraine
When the highly respected Kyiv Post was shuttered in late 2021, members of the editorial staff – including Pardee alumna Elina Kent – launched their own news site.
Pardee Alumni Appointed Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government
As the most senior civil servant in Scotland and head of the civil service supporting the Scottish Government, the Permanent Secretary is the principal policy adviser to the First Minister and Secretary to the Scottish Cabinet.
PGC Hosts Pardee School Alumni for Career Panel
Pardee School Alumni emphasized the importance of networking, establishing relationships with Pardee School professors, making meaningful connections with peers, and taking advantage of the study abroad programs at BU.
Yasmin Morais (Pardee BA IR ’19) Listed on BostInno’s Annual “25 Under 25” List
Yasmin Morais (Pardee BA IR ’19) is among three Boston University alumni who have been listed in BostInno’s annual “25 Under 25” for her work on RefEd Initiative, which works with partners to address the educational needs of refugee children.
Pardee School Alumni Video Spotlight Series
This video series tells the stories of our illustrious alumni and how their experience at the Pardee School shaped them personally and professionally.