Urban Refuge Celebrates 10 Years and Unveils New Website
Urban Refuge, the refugee resource initiative launched a decade ago, has reached a major milestone with the debut of its new website, UrbanRefugeMap.org. Originally developed in 2016 as part of Professor Noora Lori‘s “Forced Migration Policy Incubator” course, the project has since evolved into a signature Pardee School effort involving dozens of students and alumni….
Urban Refuge Students Lead Community Cleanup in East Boston
Urban Refuge recently demonstrated its commitment to community engagement by organizing a volunteer neighborhood cleanup in Maverick Square and surrounding streets in East Boston. Held on April 11 in partnership with the City of Boston and several BU student groups, the entirely student‑organized effort brought together 42 volunteers, including students and recent alumni, who collected…
Urban Refuge Wins Crowdfunding Award, Charts Next Phase
In January 2026, the Pardee School’s Urban Refuge project was announced as the recipient of over $5,000 through BU Crowdfunding support! Urban Refuge originated in 2016 as a classroom project developed by students in the “Forced Migration Policy Incubator” course taught by Dr. Noora Lori, Associate Professor of International Relations and Director of the Middle…
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’s Urban Refuge Program Wins APSIA Award for Community Building
Pardee School’s Urban Refuge Program wins APSIA’s Inclusion Award for Community Building.
Lori, Schilde Discuss Migration Innovation Incubators
Professors Noora Lori and Kaija Schilde discussed how they have attempted to bring practical interventions into the classroom with projects like the Urban Refuge app.
Lori Receives Hariri Research Award for Urban Refuge App
Urban Refuge is an app that aims to connect refugees with resources through a simple mapping tool.
Lori in CSM on Technology and the Refugee Crisis
Prof. Noora Lori discusses how technological innovations are aiding refugees across the globe.
Pardee Students Launch Campaign for Refugee Tech
The Urban Refuge app aims to connect refugees with resources through a simple mapping tool.