Annette Zou: From global impact to superpower sustainability
Annette Zou’s journey is as diverse as her global perspective. Born in the Shandong province in China and raised in Norway before settling in Canberra, her passion for sustainability has taken her across continents, making a mark wherever she goes....
Grad student talks climate diplomacy at global UN Climate Change Conference
University of Washington Jackson School grad student Maryam Al Hammadi (M.A. International Studies Candidate '24) was a featured guest in a panel discussion in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, titled, “Global Decarbonization Accelerator: Commitment of Young Emirati Minds,” as part of the annual global United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP28. We recently caught up with Maryam, whose hometown is Al Ain, United Arab Emirates, about the experience of being at COP28 and following her passion for climate diplomacy while pursuing a degree at the Jackson School....
PhD student from the School of Government and Public Transformation participated in the 2024 Raisina Dialogue in India
The School of Government and Public Transformation at Tec de Monterrey participated in the 2024 Raisina-IE Global Student Challenge, a collaboration between IE School of Politics, Economics & Global Affairs (SPEGA) and the Observer Research Foundation (ORF)....
AWER Summit: Empowering Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience
The Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience (AWER) Summit, an initiative of the U.S. Department of State and Boston University Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, took place on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, DC. The summit convened stakeholders from the private sector, civil society, academia, and governments to discuss strategies for investing in, empowering, and educating Afghan women and girls. AWER, established by U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken in 2022, aims to foster innovative collaborations to support Afghan women and girls’ access to education, employment, and entrepreneurship....
Christine An’s Cinematic Journey
Christine An (BA IR ’24) debuted "At What Cost" sharing her journey balancing family, passion, and education. Her intentional path forged a dual degree film/IR, shaping her into a global storyteller...
Bridgette Lang: Excelling in Global Citizenship
Bridgette Lang (BA IR '23) was selected as a State Department Rangel Fellow. Bridgette's exemplary commitment to global citizenship shines....
Meet Dr. Rachel Whitlark, Associate Professor in the Nunn School at Georgia Tech
The Sam Nunn School of International Affairs is home to many notable names, but if you haven't heard of Dr. Rachel Whitlark, you will soon. She is an Associate Professor in the Sam Nunn School of Inte...
SAIS: A Place for Both Academic & Personal Discovery
I saw SAIS as an incredible opportunity to broaden both my professional and academic interests as well as my own personal journey of growth and self-exploration....
Learning from the Greatest Minds
We are learning from some of the greatest minds in international relations, in the same room as some of the world’s most influential leaders....
Pardee Community Shines Globally
Pardee alumni excelled at BU Alumni events in both Miami and Shenzhen, China....
Danielle De La Fuente: Distinguished Alumna – A Journey of Purpose
Danielle De La Fuente '06, CEO of Amal Alliance, transforms from diplomacy to aiding refugee children. Her journey showcases the power of passion and persistence....
M.A. Student Spotlight: Meet Aidan Swayne
Aidan Swayne, a second-year student in our M.A. in International Studies program, talks research, an 8-month U.S. Consulate General-Vancouver, Canada internship, and advice to propectiive students....