CIA Veteran Discusses the Ukraine Battlefield in Boston University’s Inaugural Veterans Day Lecture
Written by Rashad Biddle, economics student and Army ROTC cadet at Boston University (BA ’27) Ralph Goff, a retired CIA senior executive and six-time CIA Chief of Station, gave the inaugural Veterans Day lecture at Boston University on November 11, 2025. A United States Army veteran, Goff’s lecture named “Warfare: Lessons from the Ukraine Battlefield,”…
Former Wall Street CEO Scott L. Bok Talks About His New Memoir
Former Wall Street CEO Scott L. Bok Talks About His New Memoir at Questrom School
Garčević, Hare, and Woodward Comment on Release of Brittney Griner
Did President Biden make the right call in exchanging imprisoned American basketball star Brittney Griner for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout? Three Pardee School offer their thoughts.
Woodward Offers Insights on Terrorists and the Institutions That Educated Them
Professor Woodward tells the stories of fifteen terrorists representing nine different Boston-area institutions of higher learning whose crimes span the past 100 years.
Woodward Publishes Review of “The Nazis of Copley Square“
In Professor Woodward’s view, author Charles Gallagher “has vividly brought to life a little known, largely shameful, and eminently intriguing episode of American history in his latest book.”
Pardee School Faculty Comment on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
As the crisis in Ukraine continues to unfold, the Pardee School asked its faculty of leading international affairs scholars and practitioners to share their thoughts on how they believe the leaders of the world – particularly Russia and the U.S. – should act.
Pardee Center’s IHI Hosts Lecture on “Nazis of Copley Square“
On Charles Gallagher’s latest book, Pardee School Professor John Woodward commented, “He is the first scholar to document the leading role Nazi intelligence and specifically, SS officer Herbert Scholz, played in organizing and supporting covert action in Boston.”
Woodward Chairs Panel on Facial Recognition Technologies
During Professor Woodward’s Connect: ID Conference panel, subject matter experts discussed emerging issues in facial recognition, public perceptions of the technology, facial recognition in government use cases, and policy concerns.
Woodward Comments on Taliban Acquisition of Sensitive Afghan Databases
With detailed data on millions of Afghans potentially in Taliban control, Professor Woodward commented that Pakistani, Chinese, Russian, and Iranian intelligence – all with their own agendas – would be interested to know who worked with the Americans.
Alumni Spotlight: Greene Discusses Cyber Policy with Pardee Students
The acting NSC Senior Director for Cyber Defense discussed his career trajectory and the ever-evolving realm of U.S. cyber policy and cyber threats with Pardee School students.
Woodward Featured in New Book on Warfare
First Platoon author Jacobsen highlighted Woodward’s background, as a CIA clandestine officer, a lawyer, and a former U.S. Army officer as part of her new book.
Woodward Speaks at Waynesburg on Intelligence Challenges
Woodward spoke to students at Pennsylvania’s Waynesburg University on US Intelligence Challenges.
Woodward Keynotes at BUA’S 8th Annual Model UN
Prof. John Woodward keynotes at Boston University Academy’s 8th Annual Model UN Conference.
Pardee School Hosts Conference on Using Rapid DNA to Advance Justice
Over 50 scholars, scientists, government officials, law enforcement officers, and students gathered for the conference.
Pardee Professor Appointed Faculty in Residence
Prof. John Woodward has been appointed a Faculty in Residence at Kilachand Honors College, beginning with the Fall 2019 semester.
Woodward on WGBH on Ratcliffe’s DNI Nomination
Prof. John D. Woodward Jr. discusses the nomination of Texas Rep. John Ratcliffe to the position of Director of National Intelligence.
Pardee School Hosts Symposium on 1919 Paris Peace Conference
Several Pardee School faculty members spoke at the event, entitled “The Paris Peace Conference of 1919 and the End of the Great War.”
Maritime Security Expert Meets With Pardee Students
Students in Prof. John Woodward’s IR 516 Intelligence and Homeland Security class learned about maritime security issues.
McPhee, Levitt Speak to Pardee Students on Terrorism and Gangs
Prof. John D. Woodward Jr. hosted Boston-based journalist Michelle McPhee and former federal prosecutor Peter K. Levitt in IR 516 “Intelligence and Homeland Security.”
BUPD Chief Discusses Marathon Bombing with Pardee Students
BUPD Chief Kelly Nee spoke to Pardee School students about the 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing and the subsequent investigation.