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.
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.
From Persian Seals to London Streets: A Student’s Research Journey
Standing before the Cyrus Cylinder at the British Museum in February 2025, Pardee School student Katie Harmon experienced a moment that would become a cornerstone of both her academic thesis and personal growth. Harmon, a recipient of the William R. Keylor Travel Grant, undertook a week-long research expedition to London that proved pivotal for her…
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…
Finding Voice, Creating Space: Center for Latin American Studies Backs Innovative Student Publication
A question echoed through Boston University’s halls: what counts as knowledge, and who gets to decide? For graduate students Soffía Blystra and Estef Calderón Villón from BU’s Spanish Literature Department, the answer led to the creation of Zine Lugar, a publication that challenges traditional academic boundaries while amplifying diverse voices. The idea emerged one evening…