‘BU Today’ Highlights First-Year Pardee Student Omar Frometa
A new BU Today profile by Rich Barlow, titled “International Relations Major Has Savored Many Cultures Before Arriving on Campus,” spotlit Omar Frometa (Pardee’30), a freshman whose experiences living in the United States, Mexico, Lesotho, and South Africa helped shape his interest in global affairs and development. A Posse Scholar from California, Frometa was drawn…
From Competitor to Mentor: Sahijveer Roopra (BA’30) Wins International Sikh Youth Symposium
When trying something new, the outcome is never guaranteed. Success is often less about winning and more about the willingness to learn, grow, and embrace new experiences. That mindset guided Sahijveer Roopra (BA in International Relations and Affairs ’30) as he entered this year’s Sikh Youth Symposium, an annual competition hosted by the Sikh Youth…
Student Spotlight: Josie Kalbfleisch (BA’27) Explores Language, Culture, and Community in Uruguay
When Josie Kalbfleisch (BA in International Relations ’27) set out for Montevideo, Uruguay, this summer through the University Study Abroad Consortium (USAC), she was looking for more than just a study abroad experience. Drawn by the opportunity to strengthen her Spanish skills and immerse herself in a region she had never explored before, Kalbfleisch spent…
Alexia Nastasia Awarded the Harold C. Case Scholarship
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is proud to announce that Alexia Nastasia (BA ’27) has been awarded the prestigious Harold C. Case Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year. Embodying the outstanding scholarly spirit of the Case Scholarship, Nastasia is pursuing a double major in International Relations and Sociocultural Anthropology, with minors…
Dabria Taylor (BAIR’27) Earns a Spot in Coveted PPIA Fellowship Program
In conversation with Pardee’s rising senior Daria Taylor (BAIR’27) who recently landed the prestigious PPIA fellowship.
Rida Ali Awarded the Harold C. Case Scholarship
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies is proud to announce that Rida Ali (BA ’27) has been awarded the prestigious Harold C. Case Scholarship for the 2026–2027 academic year. The Case Scholarship is one of the highest honors accorded to undergraduate students at BU, recognizing outstanding academic achievement, leadership, and scholarly potential….
Student Spotlight: Kaitlynn Cherry (Pardee ’27) Selected to Represent the US at 2026 APEC Youth Engagement Workshop
Kaitlynn Cherry (Pardee ’27, BA International Relations & Affairs and Chinese) has been awarded a fellowship to participate in the 2026 APEC Youth Engagement Workshop, organized by the Education Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Boston on behalf of the Taiwan Ministry of Education. Each APEC member economy is permitted to nominate…
Living BU’s Values: Jessica Lee on Service, Inclusion, and Healthcare Access
Jessica Lee (CGS’24, Pardee BA’26) is one of the featured voices in Boston University’s Living Our Values video series, which highlights how members of the BU community bring the University’s core values to life through their everyday work. Since the launch of the Living Our Values initiative in 2024 by President Gilliam, these values (integrity,…