An Alumna’s Journey from BU to International Service and the FBI
Natali (MA IR and Communications ’99), now a member of the FBI in Boston, reflects on how her time at Boston University (prior to the creation of the Pardee School of Global Studies) and her career since have taken her across the globe – from Paris to the Middle East – shaping a path in…
From Pardee to Policy Impact: Anna Trissa’s Growing Footprint in Global Economic Research
For Anna Trissa (MA GP ’26), the transition from graduate study at the Pardee School to the fast-paced world of policy research has been both immediate and transformative. Now interning with the Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., Trissa is already contributing…
Isabel Silagy (MA IR and Security Studies ’25) Co-Authors Chapter in Oxford Handbook on International Norms
Pardee School graduate Isabel Silagy (MA IR and Security Studies ’25) co-authored a chapter in the Oxford Handbook of Norms Research in International Relations (Oxford University Press, 2025), published in December 2025. The chapter, titled “Norms, Legitimacy, and Compliance: Between International Law and Politics,” was written with co-author Ezgi Yildiz and appears as Chapter 3…
From Pardee to NASDAQ: Alumni Reflect on ROC’s IPO Milestone
On March 19, 2026, recent Pardee School of Global Studies graduates Lexi Pfalzgraf (’24) and Michelle Kaplun (’21) traveled to New York City to mark a major milestone in their professional journeys: the successful initial public offering of their company, ROC (Rank One Computing Corp), on the NASDAQ. The company, which integrates sovereign biometric, video…
Dean Taylor Highlights Empathy, Resilience, and Global Awareness in Featured Interview
In a recent episode of Diaspora Spotlight, Scott Taylor, Pardee School Dean and Professor of International Relations, joined host and Pardee alumni, Seynedhee Avenie (BA’24, MAIA’25), for a wide‑ranging conversation on the power of community, the importance of global awareness, and the evolving role of the African diaspora in shaping international affairs. The discussion blended…
Bringing You Back Home: Dave Diaz (MAIR ‘02) on the Education that Equipped him for a Career in National Security
Written by Charlotte Cheung (BA in International Relations and Economics, ‘27) In Bringing You Back Home, we talk about how Pardee has shaped our alumni’s paths in significant ways that would not have been possible without their time here. Dave Diaz (MAIR ‘02), a veteran of the Marine Corps, the Pentagon, and the State Department,…
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…
PardeeWorks: Careers in Multilateral Organizations – Alumni Virtual Panel
This article is written by Dean’s Ambassador Elise Choi (BA IR ’26). On November 7, 2025, Pardee Career Services, through the Pardee Works series, hosted an engaging virtual conversation highlighting career pathways within multilateral organizations and the United Nations system. Moderated by Ambassador (ret.) Vesko Garčević, Professor of the Practice of International Relations and Diplomacy,…
Zachary Sherman (Pardee ’24) Joins BU’s Young Alumni Council
Pardee’s Zachary Sherman (IR ’24) joins BU’s Young Alumni Council.
Pardee Alums Convene to Inspire the Next Generation of Leaders in Sustainability and Environment
Pardee Career Services hosted a virtual panel connecting students with alumni working across environmental and sustainability sectors.
Pardee Works: Careers in Money and Impact
At Pardee School’s Careers in Money and Impact event, Professor Jonathan Greenacre alongside Pardee alumni from sectors spanning energy, law, and finance shared insights with students on merging international relations expertise with impactful careers, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, networking, and adaptability in today’s job market.