Global Security Series Hosts A Stellar Panel on US Military Power in Extreme Environments
Written by Deniz Oray, Pardee School of Global Studies, Dean’s Ambassador (BAIR’26) On October 21st 2025, the Pardee School of Global Studies, alongside Boston University’s History Department, had the utmost pleasure in hosting Professor Gretchen Heefner, Chair of the History Department at Northeastern University, to discuss her recent book Sand, Snow, and Stardust. Accompanied by…
Global Security Series Welcomes Julia Mead to Discuss Mining, Masculinity, and Energy Security in Czechoslovakia
Written by Jack Whitten, Pardee School of Global Studies, Dean’s Ambassador (MAIA ‘26) For the November 5th installment of the Global Security Initiative Speaker Series, the Pardee School of Global Studies hosted Julia Mead, a postdoctoral fellow at Harvard’s Mahindra Humanities Center. To a full audience, she shared stories from her research on coal mining,…
Pardee Undergrads Reflect on Their Overseas Research Experiences Supported by Keylor Travel Fund
Three Pardee students share their research experiences in Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom supported by the Keylor Travel Fund.
Gilman Grant Unlocks New Research for Graduate Students
From Europe and Africa, three graduate students from the Pardee School for Global Studies were given the chance to travel and conduct their research across seas, thanks to the Gilman Grant. Established through the generous support of Lynda Gilman, the grant empowers graduate students to pursue self-directed research for their MA Papers and Capstone projects. …
Najam Cited in Rethinking Approaches to Environmental Treaties
Dean Emeritus Adil Najam’s research on environmental negotiations was cited in an editorial, published October 28, 2025, by the leading science journal, Nature, which posed ideas on how the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and their chair might be able to bridge agreements between countries after a series of explosive and tense talks this August….
Schilde Receives EURYDICE Grant to Explore EU’s Role as a Global Security Actor
Professor Kaija Schilde recently received the EURYDICE grant which will help her advance the academic inquiry around the EU’s role as a global security state.
Menchik Testifies Before Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism
Professor Menchik testified before the Massachusetts Special Commission on Combating Antisemitism at the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
Lori Publishes Research Article in Geopolitics
Professor Lori recently published a research article in Geopolitics journal named “Zombies, Miracles, and Memory: Towards a Research Agenda on Mobility, Temporality, and Political Possibility.”
Mako Joins Steering Committee for POMEPS
Assistant Professor and Middle East expert Shamiran Mako was appointed as a member of the Steering Committee for POMEPS.
Center for Latin American Studies Receives $1 Million Gift from BU Alumni
The Center for Latin American Studies in the Frederick S. Pardee School recently received a generous gift of $1 million from Boston University alums Antonio Gomes (LAW’96), who is also a BU trustee, and Dean’s Advisory Board member Maria Cristina Dos Santos De Souza (Pardee’20).
Sunil Sharma Announced Center for the Study of Asia Director
Sunil Sharma Announced Center for the Study of Asia Director.
Ana María Reyes Named Director of Center for Latin American Studies
Ana María Reyes Named Director of Center for Latin American Studies.
Vesko Garčević Appointed Director for Center for the Study of Europe
Vesko Garčević Appointed Director for Center for the Study of Europe.
Min Ye Named Interim Director of Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future
Min Ye Named Interim Director of Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future
Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future Announces 2025 Graduate Summer Fellows
Pardee Center has announced the names of eight BU graduate students for the 2025 Graduate Summer Fellows Program.
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.
Rachel Nolan’s Book “Until I Find You” Named Pulitzer Prize Finalist
Professor Rachel Nolan’s debut book Until I Find You named 2025 Pulitzer Prize finalist.
Nolan Awarded Prestigious New Directions Fellowship for Cross-Disciplinary Research
Professor Rachel Nolan is awarded the prestigious New Directions Fellowship for Cross-Disciplinary Research.
Professor Slobodian Named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow
Prof. Quinn Slobodian of the Pardee School has been honored with the 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Reviving Tradition with Innovation: Ajami Readers in Wolof, Mandinka, and Hausa
Frederick S. Pardee School’s Readers in Ajami (RIA) project has developed three African Ajami Readers in Wolof, Mandinka, and Hausa.