Finding Voice, Creating Space: Center for Latin American Studies Backs Innovative Student Publication
A question echoed through Boston University's halls: what counts as knowledge, and who gets to decide? For graduate students Soffía Blystra and Estef Calderón Villón from BU's Spanish Literature Department, the answer led to the creation of Zine Lugar, a publication that challenges traditional academic boundaries while amplifying diverse voices. The... More
Pardee Students Lead Urban Refuge’s Continued Impact at BostonHacks
This semester, Urban Refuge, a platform designed to connect displaced individuals with essential resources, participated in BostonHacks, one of Boston's most innovative student hackathons. The event saw students from universities across the city come together to develop technology-driven solutions to critical social challenges. Urban Refuge’s challenge asked students to create... More
Pickering Fellow Michaiah Augustine Brings Diplomatic Experience to Pardee School
Pickering Fellow Michaiah Augustine brings her diplomatic experience from the U.S. Embassy in the Bahamas to the Pardee School, where she combines her passion for international justice with preparation for the U.S. Foreign Service. More
From Polar Biology to Urban Sustainability: Amaris Greene’s Journey to the Pardee School
MLK Jr. Fellowship recipient Amaris Greene, a Global Policy MA student at the Pardee School, brings her summa cum laude education in environmental sustainability and social justice from Baltimore to address global challenges at the intersection of climate change and humanitarian issues. More
Student Reflection: A New Chapter in my Pardee Journey: Activating my Pardee Passport
Reflection by Pardee Student Richal Jindal As a committed Pardee student, it’s embarrassing to admit that I hadn’t been to any physical events two years into my college career. Yesterday, that changed and I officially became a legitimate Pardee citizen. I attended my first Pardee event and now I’ve signed up... More
Pardee Center Celebrates 2024 Graduate Summer Fellows
On October 8, the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future, a Center of the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies at Boston University, hosted its annual fall reception, where the 2024 Graduate Summer Fellows presented the outcomes of their 10-week summer research projects. The Pardee... More
Students Embrace African Languages and Cultures through FLAS
At Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, students are embarking on life-changing journeys, mastering African languages and immersing themselves in diverse cultures – all while receiving funding for their studies. The Foreign Language and Area Studies (FLAS) Fellowship program opens doors for students across disciplines, offering unique opportunities for academic growth and cultural exchange. More
Pardee School Students Complete Prestigious Wilson Center Internships
Two students from Boston University's Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies have returned from highly sought-after internships at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington, D.C. Matthew Hurley and Samantha Devin, both recipients of the Pardee Wilson Internship Fund Award for Summer 2024, gained valuable experience at... More
Bridging Global Insights with Local Impact: Naomi Knight (Pardee ’26) Joins Boston’s City Government
Naomi Knight (Pardee '26) applied her global studies knowledge to local challenges through the BU City Scholars Summer Fellows program, working with Boston's Mayor's Office of Civic Organizing. Her 10-week internship showcased how urban governance intersects with global issues, embodying Pardee School’s mission of turning academic learning into real-world impact. More
Pardee School Students Reflect on Impactful Summer Internships Supported by Corgan Fund
Four Pardee School students recently completed summer internships in international affairs, thanks to the Michael T. Corgan Internship Fund. Named after the beloved professor Michael T. Corgan, the fund provides stipends for unpaid internships that help advance students’ careers in international relations. Lina Dellanno (BA IR '25) interned remotely with Inkululeko, More