Pardee Welcomes Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones (‘03) to Talk Leadership and Public Service

On December 15, 2025, the Honorable Gina Ortiz Jones (Pardee ‘03), San Antonio’s 69th Mayor as of June 7th this year, visited the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies for a Q&A discussion. She was joined by International Relations students, faculty, fellow BU alumni, and ROTC affiliates, many of whom with personal connections to…

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Heine on Why Ecuador Turned to China, Not the U.S

Ambassador Jorge Heine’s article was published by Responsible Statecraft on September 4, 2025. Check out the full article here. Throughout the article, Heine highlights Ecuador’s heavy reliance on China —  the country’s top source of foreign direct investment in 2024. With Ecuador facing large foreign-debt burdens, oil-price swings, and the need for hard currency, Chinese…

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Pardee Works: Careers in Finance, Economics, and Impact

On October 16, 2025, Pardee Career Services hosted a compelling panel discussion titled “Careers in Money and Impact” as part of the PardeeWorks series. This event brought together Pardee alumni and staff working in finance, economics, and consulting to share firsthand career insights with students interested in international relations. The panel featured Eugenia Garrisi Terhune,…

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