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Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. New construction on the building is on track to break ground in the spring of 2026. AMEILA GIESE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Pardee building set to begin construction spring 2026

Charlie Johnson March 4, 2025
Construction of a new building for the Pardee School of Global Studies is on track to start construction spring 2026.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

The MENA Problem | Loud People, Quiet Spaces

Banu Mammadli September 25, 2023
BU’s IR MEA track reflects the Eurocentrism of the term “Middle East”.
DPE

Delta Phi Epsilon creates ‘a supportive community’ for students

Sarah Datta April 6, 2023
DPE is an International Business and Foreign Service Fraternity devoted to providing professional development opportunities.
Foreign Affairs Feature: Asia-Pacific region and the Thucydides Trap

Foreign Affairs Feature: Asia-Pacific region and the Thucydides Trap

International Relations Review March 29, 2022
The power struggle between the United States and China in the Asia-Pacific region is commonly explained in International Relations through Harvard professor Graham Allison's Thucydides Trap concept.
How Did You Choose Your Current Major? | Unmasked

How Did You Choose Your Current Major? | Unmasked

Veronica Thompson November 3, 2021

Unmasked is the storytelling podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — how did you choose your current major? Click here to stream this...

Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Let’s Talk About: The problem of laïcité in France

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol October 28, 2021
The constitutional concept of laïcité has divided France, leaving certain communities — Muslims, in particular— to feel out of place.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Let’s Talk About: The withdrawal of U.S. troops in Afghanistan parallels history of Soviet intervention in the country

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol October 12, 2021
Considering the recent events in Afghanistan, it’s important to address and discuss these events in relation to parallels in history.
Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

OP-ED: Getting admitted to my dream university, then not going

Editors September 2, 2021
After considering the financial risk of this decision, I realized that it was best to attend this school once I was more socially, emotionally and financially reasonable.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

Let’s Talk About: Regaining US popularity around the world

Mayela Machribie Lumban Gaol February 24, 2021
I want to point out that recent events under the Trump administration have negatively changed the world’s perception of this country. However, I believe in second chances, and I think the United States can regain its popularity around the world.
Michelle Prario was one of 1,285 students who received their early decision acceptances from Boston University last week. COURTESY OF MICHELLE PRARIO

Class of 2025 receives Early Decision acceptances, remains optimistic despite pandemic

Lily Kepner December 23, 2020
Despite being restricted from official in-person visits, tours and information sessions for the last nine months, 1,285 applicants became BU terriers last week when accepted in the university's first Early Decision round.
Boston University professors are administering exams online this semester in accordance with the Learn from Anywhere model. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students and faculty reflect on online assessments under LfA

Juncheng Quan December 4, 2020
With the Fall semester nearing its end, Boston University students and faculty are reflecting on the ways academics have changed since the pandemic began earlier this year. One of the biggest differences for BU students was the implementation of Learn from Anywhere, which greatly changed how tests and quizzes can be taken.
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a virtual panel Friday in which professors discussed the impact of the U.S. presidential election on other countries. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

IR professors examine international impact of 2020 US presidential election

Rachel Do November 18, 2020
This year's election has fed much of American news coverage, but the race has also garnered attention far beyond U.S. borders.
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