Pardee Community Shines Globally
The Pardee School of Global Studies proudly acknowledges the recent engagement of its community members in two noteworthy events organized by BU Alumni and Friends. At the Asian Alumni Forum, held in Shenzhen, China, from November 3–5, 2023, Lingzhuo Meng, Pardee ’16 alum and accomplished actor, served as a panelist discussing Social Network Marketing. This dynamic…
Pardee Works: Careers in Money and Impact
Pardee Career Services hosted the second Pardee Works installment on October 25, 2023, providing students with valuable insights into finance and economics careers promoting global well-being. Panelists, including alumni Lubna Maria Elia and Ali Ammar, explored strategies for navigating the intersection of public and private sectors, emphasizing long-term goals and the importance of bringing value to employers. The series, a platform for professionals and students, demystifies career paths within global studies.
Danielle De La Fuente: Distinguished Alumna – A Journey of Purpose
Danielle De La Fuente ’06, the Founder and CEO of Amal Alliance, was honored with the Distinguished Alumni Award over the weekend. We were able to catch up with her this week to learn more about her remarkable journey since her graduation from Pardee. After starting her career at Embassies, Danielle harnessed her experience to build…
Pardee School Alumna Selected for Pickering Fellowship Program
Regina Acosta (Pardee BA ’22), was recently selected for the Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship Program. The Pickering Fellowship Program is a highly esteemed program funded by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Howard University. The program attracts and prepares outstanding young people for Foreign Service careers in the U.S. Department…
Pardee School Alumn Among First to Return to Peace Corp Service After COVID Restrictions
The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic; Stephanie Hince (BA IR ’20) and Hallie Nothmann (BA IR ’22) will be among the first of the Corps’s volunteers to return to overseas service.
Pardee School Alumni Confirmed as Ambassador to Malawi
David John Young (STH ’87, Pardee ’88), a career member of the Senior Foreign Service will serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Malawi.
Pardee School Students and Alumni Named Fulbright Semi-Finalists
Of the 37 entrants named Fulbright Semi-Finalists by the U.S. National Screening Committee, six – Ximena Aragon (BA IR ’20), Tima Dasouki (BA IR ’22), Catherine Kreider (BA IR ’21), Andrew Reilly (BA Italian & Linguistics and IR ’22), Sylvia Stoyanova (BA IR ’22), and Miruna Visuian (BA IR ’22) – will be representing the Pardee School community.
Pardee Alumni Appointed Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government
As the most senior civil servant in Scotland and head of the civil service supporting the Scottish Government, the Permanent Secretary is the principal policy adviser to the First Minister and Secretary to the Scottish Cabinet.
PGC Hosts Pardee School Alumni for Career Panel
Pardee School Alumni emphasized the importance of networking, establishing relationships with Pardee School professors, making meaningful connections with peers, and taking advantage of the study abroad programs at BU.
Yasmin Morais (Pardee BA IR ’19) Listed on BostInno’s Annual “25 Under 25” List
Yasmin Morais (Pardee BA IR ’19) is among three Boston University alumni who have been listed in BostInno’s annual “25 Under 25” for her work on RefEd Initiative, which works with partners to address the educational needs of refugee children.
Pardee School Alumni Nominated to be U.S. Ambassador to Malawi
David John Young (STH ’87, Pardee ’88), a career member of the Senior Foreign Service currently Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. at the U.S. Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, will serve as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Malawi.
Pardee Alumni Win BU New Venture Competition
Albert Jimenez (Pardee ’18, Wheelock ’21), Yasmin Morais (Pardee ’18), and Abhishek Valivarthi’s (SGT ’21) RefEd won first prize in the Boston University New Venture Competition’s (NVC) Social Impact Track.
Pardee Alumni Wins Emmy for Work on “March Madness Confidential”
The Pardee School caught up with Joel Kitay to discuss his Emmy win, career path, and how Boston University remains a big part of his life.
Pardee School Alumni Awarded Joint Service Commendation Medal
“Receiving this award was definitely a highlight of my experience. Any time one is recognized in the military, it is always a special moment, as those moments are fairly rare.”
Pardee School Alumni Discusses Sustainability in BU Video
Elaine Weidman Grunewald (Pardee ’95) discussed the importance of sustainability and emerging technologies.
Message From Our Alumni: We Will Get Through This Together
The Pardee School reached out to its alumni to see how they are dealing with social-distancing and self-isolation. Here is what we found.
Dean’s Message to Alumni on Combatting COVID-19
In a message to the alumni and friends of the Pardee School, Dean Adil Najam says: “the ask I come to you with, is: do whatever you can, wherever you are, in whatever way you can, to beat this virus… Please, please, please, do whatever you can to help those around you.”
Two Pardee Alums Make Forbes “30 Under 30” List
Two Pardee alums – Bryan Patenaude and Ben Levine – are listed in the 2020 Forbes “30 Under 30” list of trailblazing entrepreneurs.
Aftandilian Gives Talk on the State of US-Iran Relations
Gregory Aftandilian gave a talk on the state of United States-Iran relations hosted by the Washington chapter of the London School of Economics alumni group.
Pardee School Hosts D.C. Summer Networking Reception
The welcome and networking reception was hosted by Dean’s Advisory Board member Paul Nathanson (Pardee ’85) at Bracewell LLP.