For many of our alumni spread out in 100 countries across the globe, there was no Pardee School when you attended Boston University, only the Department of International Relations. We are now a full-fledged school: YOUR school.
There are many ways to engage with your alma mater, and we hope you do!
Our Pardee School alumni spotlights share the stories of our illustrious alumni and how their experience at BU shaped their professional journey after graduation.
"We are proud of every single one of our alumni and value having you in the BU Pardee School alumni family."
"The run-up to the IX Summit of the Americas shows that the zero-sum, exclusionary approach to the development challenges of the Americas initiated by the Trump administration and continued by Biden is a dead-end street."
Ambassador Heine notes that Chilean President Gabriel Boric always faced an uphill battle pushing a progressive agenda; however, he too was surprised by how quickly his ratings have dropped.
President Biden's assertion that the U.S would defend Taiwan if attacked by China quickly drew ire from China and clarification from his cabinet, but was this a gaffe or part of a two-level game? Professor Shifrinson comments.
Dean Najam discusses his longstanding proclamation that the world is living in the "Age of Adaptation," how the change in climate diplomacy requires a focus on development and the impacts of climate change, and the failures of multilateralism in addressing the climate and COVID crises.
On May 21, 2022, the Pardee School celebrated its graduating students, honored the achievements of exemplary students and faculty, and sent forth the Class of 2022 with an inspiring Dean's Charge.
Today, Professor Gallagher is counted amongst the world’s most prominent public intellectuals calling for the reform of the institutions of global economic governance. His career exemplifies the very essence of this award’s purpose, and he has set a high bar for those who will follow him.
Students who nominated Ambassador Garčević said he is "truly dedicated to the growth of his students outside the classroom," and he "genuinely cares about his students, whether they seek him out for advice or not."
During the School's convocation ceremony, the Pardee School community celebrated the very best in academics and citizenship with a range of awards meant to honor the exceptional achievements of its students.