Continued Dedication in Pardee School’s Second Magazine Issue
The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is pleased to present the second issue of the Pardee Magazine. Building on last year’s inaugural edition, this issue reflects the school’s enduring commitment to rigorous, interdisciplinary, problem-driven research and education focused on the world’s most pressing challenges. Guided by a growing community of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners, the…
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…
Pardee Alumna Gina Ortiz Jones Wins the 2025 San Antonio Mayoral Election
On June 7, Gina Ortiz Jones (Pardee ‘03), former under secretary of the Air Force under the Biden administration won a runoff election to become the new mayor of San Antonio, the country’s seventh largest city. A Filipino American and progressive, Jones will be the city’s first openly gay mayor. Jones beat Rolando Pablos, a…
Gina Ortiz Jones (GRS’03, Pardee’03) Awarded BU Distinguished Alumni Award
Ms. Jones, Under Secretary of the United States Air Force, was one of seven of BU’s most influential alumni to receive the prestigious award. These awards recognize alumni who are working to change the world in their fields.
Pardee Alumna Youngest Woman Elected to Congress
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Pardee ’11) is one of several Pardee School alumni currently effecting change through public service.
Pardee School Alumna Gina Ortiz Jones on Congressional Run
Gina Ortiz Jones (Pardee ’03) spoke to BU Today on her bid for the U.S. House of Representative seat in the Texas 23rd district.