CURA’s Third Annual Jewish Left Conference Explores Identity, Community, and Political Transformation
The Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted its Third Annual Conference on the Jewish Left on February 12, 2026, drawing 943 participants (480 in-person and 463 online) to a day of discussion on Jewish politics, identity, and community. The program was reported…
University of Chile Honors Emeritus Claudio Véliz
On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Emeritus Professor of History and Emeritus Director of University Professors, Claudio Véliz, received the distinction “Doctor Honoris Causa” at the University of Chile, one of the highest recognitions of the University to those who stand out for their merits or outstanding actions for the benefit of the study of the country or…
Muslim Societies Institute to Merge with CURA
The Institute for the Study of Muslim Societies and Civilizations will become a special program within the Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs at the Pardee School.