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 Spotlights
This video series tells the stories of our illustrious alumni and how their experience at the Pardee School shaped them personally and professionally.
Pardee School Alumna Receives Distinguished Alumni Award
Shoshana Chatfield (Pardee ’88), Rear Admiral in the U.S. Navy and president of the U.S. Naval War College, was presented with the most prestigious award that the BU Alumni Association bestows.
Pardee School Alumni Nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to Malawi
David John Young (STH ’87, Pardee ’88), a career member of the Senior Foreign Service currently Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, will serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Malawi.
Pardee School Alumna Nominated for Under Secretary of the Air Force
Gina Ortiz Jones (Pardee ’03), who was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program at Boston University, will serve as the Air Force’s number two civilian official.
Alumni Spotlight: Greene Discusses Cyber Policy with Pardee Students
The acting NSC Senior Director for Cyber Defense discussed his career trajectory and the ever-evolving realm of U.S. cyber policy and cyber threats with Pardee School students.
Pardee Alumni Wins BU New Venture Competition
Albert Jimenez (Pardee ’18, Wheelock ’21), Yasmin Morais (Pardee ’18), and Abhishek Valivarthi’s (SGT ’21) RefEd won first prize in the Boston University New Venture Competition’s (NVC) Social Impact Track.
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Zach Crawford
“Pardee has played an important role in my professional trajectory. The coursework, research opportunities, and faculty all provided me with the tools and support I needed to launch into the workforce.”
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Aseem Kulkarni
“The courses I took at Pardee as well as some of the alumni and professional networking opportunities have helped to expand my knowledge of how the private sector can affect change as it relates to international relations and policy.”
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Kirstin Buchanan
Buchanan (MAIA ’20) discusses her professional experience, how the Pardee School helped her reach her career goals, and what advice she has for current students.
Pardee School Young Alumni Feature: Hafiz Asad
Asad (MAIA ’19) discusses his professional experience, how the Pardee School helped him reach his career goals, and what advice he has for current students.
Pardee Alumni Wins Emmy for Work on “March Madness Confidential”
The Pardee School caught up with Joel Kitay to discuss his Emmy win, career path, and how Boston University remains a big part of his life.
Pardee School Alumni Awarded Joint Service Commendation Medal
“Receiving this award was definitely a highlight of my experience. Any time one is recognized in the military, it is always a special moment, as those moments are fairly rare.”
Pardee School Alumni Discusses Sustainability in BU Video
Elaine Weidman Grunewald (Pardee ’95) discussed the importance of sustainability and emerging technologies.
Pardee School Hosts Alumni for Global Town Hall
Dean Najam discussed the state of the Pardee School, its community, and how the school has grown over the last 7 years.
Pardee Students Awarded for Academic Achievement
Tima Dasouki (’22), Michael Eschmann (’21), Theresa Ginter (’20), and Farah Sonde (’22) have received various awards from across BU.
Message From Our Alumni: We Will Get Through This Together
The Pardee School reached out to its alumni to see how they are dealing with social-distancing and self-isolation. Here is what we found.
Najam Speaks to BU Alumni in Boca Raton
Pardee School Dean Adil Najam met with Boston University and Pardee School alumni in the Florida region at an event organized in Boca Raton.