Students Present Research in Pardee’s First Public Defense Forum
At Pardee’s first-ever Defense Forum, undergraduate and graduate student present their research in a conference-style setup.
Urban Refuge Students Lead Community Cleanup in East Boston
Urban Refuge recently demonstrated its commitment to community engagement by organizing a volunteer neighborhood cleanup in Maverick Square and surrounding streets in East Boston. Held on April 11 in partnership with the City of Boston and several BU student groups, the entirely student‑organized effort brought together 42 volunteers, including students and recent alumni, who collected…
Gilman Grant Takes Student to Norway for Spring Break
During Spring Break 2026, Madison (Maddie) Keefer (BAIR ’25, MAIA ’26) traveled to Tromsø, Norway with support from the Gilman Grant to conduct qualitative field research for her master’s thesis. 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. While…
Living BU’s Values: Jessica Lee on Service, Inclusion, and Healthcare Access
Jessica Lee (CGS’24, Pardee BA’26) is one of the featured voices in Boston University’s Living Our Values video series, which highlights how members of the BU community bring the University’s core values to life through their everyday work. Since the launch of the Living Our Values initiative in 2024 by President Gilliam, these values (integrity,…
Cole Hecker (BA IR ’26) Brings Fieldwork to Life in Zambia’s Copper Belt
During the 2026 spring break, Cole Hecker (BA IR ’26), traveled to Zambia to conduct original field research on critical mineral supply chains and international partnerships. The trip capped a year‑long directed study under Professor of the Practice of Diplomacy and former US Ambassador to Zambia, Mark Storella, and combined academic research with on‑the‑ground engagement…
Urban Refuge Wins Crowdfunding Award, Charts Next Phase
In January 2026, the Pardee School’s Urban Refuge project was announced as the recipient of over $5,000 through BU Crowdfunding support! Urban Refuge originated in 2016 as a classroom project developed by students in the “Forced Migration Policy Incubator” course taught by Dr. Noora Lori, Associate Professor of International Relations and Director of the Middle…
Pardee Students Connect with Policymakers and Alumni on Washington D.C. Trip
During Spring break, graduate students from Boston University’s Pardee School of Global Studies completed a dynamic five‑day educational visit to Washington, D.C., where they engaged with leading policymakers, practitioners, and experts working at the forefront of international affairs. The program offered students an immersive look into humanitarian action, global economic issues, peacebuilding, and defense‑related research….
Pardee Students Reflect on Global Research Opportunities Made Possible by the Keylor Travel Fund
Each year the William R. Keylor Travel Fund sponsors Pardee undergraduate students to help them pursue their international travel endeavors for scholarly purposes. This gives young students an opportunity to experience the world of diplomacy and international relations up close, enriching their research efforts and expanding their worldview. Established in 2018, the fund honors Professor Emeritus…
Pardee School Graduate Students Visit UN Small States and Think Tanks in NYC
At the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, students are given opportunities to meet, connect, and learn about how people, communities, and organizations are working to advance human progress. From January 13 and 16, 2026, a group of 16 International Relations graduate students traveled to New York City to visit the United Nations (UN),…
Jessica Lee Awarded the Harold C. Case Scholarship
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is proud to announce that Jessica Lee (BA ’26) has been awarded the prestigious Harold C. Case Scholarship for the 2025-2026 academic year. The Case Scholarship is one of the highest honors accorded to undergraduate students at Boston University. Lee, who is majoring in Asian Studies,…
Spring 2026 Registrations Now Open: Don’t Miss Out on These Pardee Classes
Check out these Pardee classes for the 2026 spring semester.
Uplifting Nokma Matriarchs: Master of Arts in Global Policy Students Present Development Capstones
On Wednesday, December 10, 2025, the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies proudly hosted the Development Capstone seminar, the concluding project by the Master of Arts in Global Policy (MGP) students led by Rachel Brulé, Associate Professor of Global Development Policy. This year’s students were tasked to research and develop intervention programs which aimed…
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. …
Pardee School Students Share “Life-Changing” Summer Internships Supported by Corgan Fund
Written by Tin Yan (Charlotte) Cheung, PAR ’27, BA in International Relations and Economics. The Michael T. Corgan Internship Fund was established in 2021 to award selected Pardee students a stipend for an otherwise unpaid summer internship. The Fund supports internships in the field of international affairs to prepare them for future careers in the…
Student Reflection: Mia Knežević (IR ‘26) Recaps Talk on Iran Nuclear Program
Pardee student Mia Knežević recaps the recent Global Security Initiative panel discussion about Iran’s nuclear program.
Alexia Nastasia (Pardee ’27) Reports on International Undergraduate Aid for The Boston Globe
Rising Junior Alexia Nastasia (Pardee ’27) reports for The Boston Globe as a summer intern.
Student Spotlight: Pardee’s Cole Hecker Takes the Floor at UNHRC Meeting
Pardee student Cole Hecker (IR’26) speaks out against North Korea’s human rights violations at the UNHRC meeting.
From Pardee to PAC: Campbell Taylor Shares Her Internship Experience
Pardee student Campbell Taylor reflects on her summer internship experience at the City of Boston’s Planning Advisory Council.
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.