Bringing You Back Home: Dave Diaz (MAIR ‘02) on the Education that Equipped him for a Career in National Security
Written by Charlotte Cheung (BA in International Relations and Economics, ‘27) In Bringing You Back Home, we talk about how Pardee has shaped our alumni’s paths in significant ways that would not have been possible without their time here. Dave Diaz (MAIR ‘02), a veteran of the Marine Corps, the Pentagon, and the State Department,…
Bringing You Back Home: Jerry Pi (BA ‘99) Reflects on his Formative Years in International Relations
Written by Charlotte Cheung (BA in International Relations and Economics, ‘27) In Bringing You Back Home, we discuss how Pardee has shaped our alumni’s paths in significant ways that would not have been possible without their time here. Jerry Pi (BA ‘99) shares how international relations influences his work in real-estate development and his key…
Bringing You Back Home: Kelsey Garrett (BA ‘03) Revisits Learnings That Shaped Her Career as an Analyst
Kelsey Garrett (BA IR ‘03), a Chief of Staff at The Boeing Company, shares her thoughts on how Pardee shaped her professional trajectory, what a successful career in international relations entails, and the most valuable things she learned at Pardee.
Bringing You Back Home: Sutton MacQueen (MGP ‘19) Talks About Pardee Days and Global Development
Pardee Alumna Sutton MacQueen goes down memory lane, sharing how her time at the school prepared her for a career in global development.
Pardee Welcomes Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones (‘03) to Talk Leadership and Public Service
On December 15, 2025, the Honorable Gina Ortiz Jones (Pardee ‘03), San Antonio’s 69th Mayor as of June 7th this year, visited the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies for a Q&A discussion. She was joined by International Relations students, faculty, fellow BU alumni, and ROTC affiliates, many of whom with personal connections to…
Professor Woodward and Dave Diaz’s Keynote Address for 250th Navy and Marine Corps Birthday
To celebrate 250th birthday of the United States’ Navy and Marine Corps, John D. Woodward, Jr. Professor of the Practice of International Relations at the Pardee School of Global Studies, and F. David Diaz (MAIA ’02), Pardee Alum and former Foreign Affairs Officer for the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs and U.S. Department of State, delivered…
Zachary Sherman (Pardee ’24) Joins BU’s Young Alumni Council
Pardee’s Zachary Sherman (IR ’24) joins BU’s Young Alumni Council.
David Barth (Pardee ’92) Named President & CEO of Perkins School for the Blind
Perkins School for the Blind appoints Pardee alumni David Barth (IR ’92) as the president & CEO.
Pardee’s Urban Refuge Program Wins APSIA Award for Community Building
Pardee School’s Urban Refuge Program wins APSIA’s Inclusion Award for Community Building.
Pardee Career Mentorship Program: Guiding Global Leaders of Tomorrow
In October 2024, Pardee Career Services launched the Pardee Career Mentorship Program — a new initiative designed to foster meaningful connections between graduate students and alumni through consistent individual meetings throughout the school year. Twelve alumni mentors volunteered their time, representing careers across industries and sectors and calling in from the U.S. and around the…
Pardee Alumna Gina Ortiz Jones Wins the 2025 San Antonio Mayoral Election
On June 7, Gina Ortiz Jones (Pardee ‘03), former under secretary of the Air Force under the Biden administration won a runoff election to become the new mayor of San Antonio, the country’s seventh largest city. A Filipino American and progressive, Jones will be the city’s first openly gay mayor. Jones beat Rolando Pablos, a…
Bringing Boston University’s World War II Heroes Back into Memory
Prof. Woodward and Michael Tozeski (Pardee’25) bring Boston University’s World War II heroes back into memory.
A Pardee Alum’s Mission for Global Economic Equality
Faina Rozenthal opens up about how Pardee helped paved the way for her dream career.
From Pardee to Purpose: A Student’s Journey in Humanitarian Advocacy
Pardee Alum Morgan Cassidy reflects on her humanitarian advocacy journey
Pardee Alums Convene to Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders in Sustainability and Environment
Pardee Career Services hosted a virtual panel connecting students with alumni working across environmental and sustainability sectors.
Pardee Career Night 2025: A Celebration of Connection, Purpose, and Possibility
On April 1st, the Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University hosted its second annual Career Night, welcoming more than 15 diverse organizations, career resources, and a vibrant mix of students, alumni, and professionals. The event provided a dynamic space for students to explore career pathways, engage with potential employers, and connect with Pardee…
Expert on Call: Alum Daniel Gonzalez Offers Key Career Insights to Pardee Students
Alum Daniel Gonzalez (BA ‘19) shares his career journey and industry expertise with Pardee students in the latest Expert on Call session.
From UN to NGOs: Pardee School Takes Manhattan
“I have yet to meet a Pardee alum without a great story to tell,” reflected Sonia Liang, Director of Career Services at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, during the school’s recent graduate student networking trip to New York City. Liang elaborated on the impact of the school’s network: “Whether it’s what…
“We Are Our Ancestors’ Wildest Dreams”: A Graduate’s Journey from Kuwait to Pardee
Seven years ago, after being rejected from Boston University, Fotouh Khaled AlAwadhi would walk down Commonwealth Avenue, watching BU students pass by and wondering, “What do all these people have that I don’t?” Today, that same path tells a different story. Not only has she completed her bachelor’s degree at BU, but she has just…
Urban Refuge Alumni Reunion Highlights Careers and Impact
On November 18, the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a career networking roundtable as part of Professor Dr. Noora Lori’s Urban Refuge Reunion Initiative, bringing together alumni from the 2016 Forced Migration and Human Trafficking class with the 2024 cohort. Six distinguished alumni—Meaghan Delaney, Sara Lopez Gonzalez, Ellie Hitt, Raina Kadavil, Victoria…