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Seven years ago, Fotouh Khaled AlAwadhi walked Commonwealth Avenue wondering if she’d ever be a BU student. Today, she’s earned both her bachelor’s and master’s at Pardee, tackling rarely explored topics in her award-nominated thesis. Her journey is a tribute to resilience, identity, and honoring those who came before her.
Prof. Quinn Slobodian of the Pardee School has been honored with the 2025 Guggenheim Fellowship.
Learn more about Prof. Joseph Wippl's take on Andrew Long's book about BRIXMIS and Cold War.
Frederick S. Pardee School’s Readers in Ajami (RIA) project has developed three African Ajami Readers in Wolof, Mandinka, and Hausa.
The Institute on Culture, Religion, and World Affairs (CURA) at Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted its Second Annual Conference on the Jewish Left on February 28, 2025. Since its launch in 2024, the conference has quickly become an important space for discussions on Jewish intellectual and political issues, bringing together...
As the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University marks its 10-year anniversary, the school has announced plans for a new signature building that will serve as both a physical landmark and a symbol of its expanding role in global studies. Set to break ground in spring 2026, the 12-story mass timber...
Standing before the Cyrus Cylinder at the British Museum in February 2025, Pardee School student Katie Harmon experienced a moment that would become a cornerstone of both her academic thesis and personal growth. Harmon, a recipient of the William R. Keylor Travel Grant, undertook a week-long research expedition to London that proved pivotal for her...
Hare identifies a 'subtle shift' in Trump's approach to Venezuela despite continued election fraud concerns. While maintaining sanctions and recognizing opposition leader González as legitimate, the administration has pursued pragmatic engagement with Maduro on deportations and hostage releases, suggesting self-interest now drives this complex diplomatic relationship.
On February 14, 2025, Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a panel discussion as part of its Beyond the Headlines series, examining the growing role of tech industry leaders in government operations. Moderated by Dean Scott Taylor, the panel featured Dr. Joan Donovan, Assistant Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media Studies...