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Pardee Students Gain Insights and Connections in Washington D.C. Trip

Graduate students from the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies embarked on a comprehensive educational journey during a recent trip to Washington D.C. Over the course of five days, the group explored various aspects of international affairs, including humanitarian causes, global economic challenges, peacebuilding efforts, and defense research. The... More

Pardee School Students’ Journey into the Heart of International Relations

Students from the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies recently concluded a transformative trip to the vibrant city of New York, immersing themselves in the dynamic world of international relations. Guided by Ambassador Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations, alongside the Director of Career Services, Sonia... More

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Pardee Students Present Research to Empower Women in Meghalaya, India

In a research presentation titled  "When Do Quotas Work? Identifying Structural Barriers to Implement Quota Mandates for Women's Political Leadership in Meghalaya, India." Pardee School of Global Studies' Global Development students, under the guidance of Prof. Rachel Brulé, explored the impact of Meghalaya's 2020 Reservation Policy on women's participation in... More

Global Scholars: 2023-2024 Gilman and Keylor Grant Recipients

The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies proudly announces the 2023-2024 recipients of the Gilman Graduate Student Travel Grants and the William R. Keylor Undergraduate Student Travel Grants. These vital programs serve as steadfast pillars of support, enabling graduate and undergraduate scholars to participate in research on an international... More

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Graduate Summer Fellows Shine

On October 3, 2023, The Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future hosted an inspiring fall reception to spotlight the remarkable research outcomes of its 2023 Graduate Summer Fellows. The event was a testament to the diverse talents of eight outstanding graduate students, each contributing a unique perspective... More

Three Pardee School Students Awarded the Harold C. Case Scholarship

Three students from the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University have been awarded the Harold C. Case Scholarship for the 2023-2024 academic year. This award is one of the highest honors accorded to undergraduate students at Boston University. The three Pardee School recipients – Kevin Clenard (BA... More

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Georgia Nichols (MAIA ‘ 23) Recounts Her Field Research Experience in Vanuatu

Vanuatu is the world’s most at-risk nation for natural disasters, and its vulnerability continues to grow under the current climate crisis. Georgia Nichols (MAIA ' 23) recently traveled there with the support of the Pardee School's Gilman Travel Grant in order to interview climate policy leaders whose knowledge and expertise she will incorporate into her final MA paper. This is the story of her experience. More

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Maggie Toombs (BA/MAIA ’23) Shares Story of Her Graduate Research in Serbia

Maggie recently traveled to Belgrade, Serbia with the help of the Pardee School's Gilman Travel Grant. As she describes it, "The way this has enhanced my research and helped me develop skills in interviewing, interpersonal relations, as well as networking has provided an invaluable educational experience and inspired me to begin planning my next trip as soon as possible!" More

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Pardee School Graduate Students Visit UN and Diplomatic Missions in NYC

Students received a guided tour of the UN headquarters and visited four missions and a number of dignitaries where they learned about how much these states use the potential that multilateralism offers and what they do to overcome challenges stemming from their limited resources and inbuilt perception of their secondary role in global affairs. More

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