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This School of Public Health Student Designed a Micro-Forest in Brighton
Megan Ryder worked with students at a local charter school to plant a Miyawaki forest
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10 Wellness Tips to Help You Through Finals Season
Sleep is critical. Lean on your community. Find your mantra. Check in with yourself. Helpful suggestions from Student Health Services
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Sustainability Research Awards Honor BU Climate Science Heroes
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For more than 40 years, alum Wynn Thomas has created the look for films such as Malcolm X, A Beautiful Mind, and Hidden Figures. This fall, he was recognized with an honorary Oscar
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BU School of Theology Receives $1 Million to Build a Support Network of New England Churches
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Steve Ramirez draws on research and his own life for insights into the science of remembering, including creating false memories
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What’s the Biggest Draw of BU’s Coffee with a Cop?
Terriers often spend time at the GSU—food, socializing, activities—but #1 may be visiting with Bean. The BUPD hosted its occasional “Coffee with a Cop” December 8 and on offer were free coffee, cookies, merchandise, and BU’s community resource dog Bean, here with her secondary handler, BUPD Detective Matthew Quinlan (center).
Photo by Alicia Hamm (COM’26)
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Fall 2025 at BU—Photo Essay Offers a Look Back
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Jacques Pépin’s New Cookbook Celebrates His Twin Passions: Cooking and Painting
Recipes reflect the way the chef, award-winning TV host, and BU faculty member cooks now—simply, with economy
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Meet the BU Career Ambassadors Helping Their Peers Find Internships
These students review résumés, host career workshops, and guide fellow students in navigating the professional world
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Your Guide to the Best Holiday Markets Around Boston
Ring in the holidays and support local artists
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