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…
Two Pardee School Alumnae Win Congressional Seats in 2024
Two alumnae of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies won their Congressional races in 2024. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Pardee’11), the youngest woman ever elected to Congress, secured her fourth term in NY-14, while Representative Jen Kiggans (Pardee’93), a Navy veteran and nurse practitioner, won re-election in VA-02.
Julia Kim Clarke (Pardee ’91) Appointed as New Chair of Pardee School Dean’s Advisory Board
Julia Kim Clarke (Pardee ’91) has been appointed as the new Chair of the Dean’s Advisory Board at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. Clarke, a distinguished alumna and accomplished tech executive, brings a wealth of experience in international business and finance to this crucial leadership role.
Pardee Alumna Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Delivers Speech at 2024 Democratic National Convention
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies saw one of its alumni take center stage at the 2024 Democratic National Convention. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who graduated from the Pardee School in 2011, delivered a speech that has been noted as a significant moment of the evening. Ocasio-Cortez began her address by reflecting on her…
Pardee Alumna Excels at International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition
At the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, we are incredibly proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our alumna, Lily Arslanian, who has recently distinguished herself on the international stage. As a member of the University of Miami School of Law’s moot court team, Lily played a pivotal role in securing a top…
Pardee School Alumna Appointed to Lead Diversity Initiative at EPA
Areej Jahangir, a 2021 graduate of the Master of Arts in International Affairs program at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, has been named the inaugural President of the Muslim Americans in Public Service (MAPS) Chapter at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Jahangir currently serves as a Chemical Review Manager in…
Sarah Soussi, MAIA ’24, Analyzes African Union’s Public Diplomacy Efforts in Published Article
Recent Pardee alumna Sarah Soussi (MAIA ’24) published an analysis of African Union’s public diplomacy on USC Center blog. Her article examined AU’s Agenda 2063, youth engagement strategies, and economic initiatives. Soussi, mentored by former British diplomat Paul Webster Hare, contributed to academic discourse on Africa’s evolving diplomatic efforts.
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…