Students Shine at ASC African Theater Night
Each spring semester, the Pardee School’s African Studies Center (ASC) brings together students, faculty, and the wider community for its annual African Theater Night and Community Dinner. This year, a full house of over 55 audience members gathered on April 28th, to enjoy another evening of celebrating language, culture, and... More
Pardee Celebrates Class of 2026 in 12th Convocation Ceremony
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 at its 12th convocation ceremony on May 16th, 2026. The ceremony honored the school's undergraduate and graduate degree recipients. Dean Scott Taylor greeted graduates alongside their families and friends, congratulating them on... More
Atlas Conference 2026: Student Research Highlights Resilience in a Changing Global Order
Written by Fabian Salvador (BA IR and Latin American Studies '26) On Friday, April 24, 2026 the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted its annual Atlas Conference where graduate students presented their research on a variety of issues. As a student-led initiative, this event celebrated the countless hours dedicated... More
Urban Refuge Celebrates 10 Years and Unveils New Website
Urban Refuge, the refugee resource initiative launched a decade ago, has reached a major milestone with the debut of its new website, UrbanRefugeMap.org. Originally developed in 2016 as part of Professor Noora Lori's “Forced Migration Policy Incubator” course, the project has since evolved into a signature Pardee School effort involving... More
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. More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More