Media Relations

News Releases

2004

December 21

Boston Medical Center Awarded More Than $870,000 to Study Three Co-Occurring Conditions

December 21

Mellon Grant Creates Publications Director Post at Boston University's Editorial Institute

December 20

Body's Biological Clock Found to Affect Cardiac Rhythm Patterns in Healthy Adults

December 17

Agganis Arena Opens with Gala Celebration

December 15

Boston Redevelopment Authority Board Approves Biosafety Laboratory

December 15

Boston University Presidential Search Committee Taps Spencer Stuart to Support Recruitment

December 13

Boston University Medical Center Physician Honored by American Heart Association

December 9

BU’s African Presidential Archives and Research Center Charts New Waters in Outreach to Africa

December 7

Memberships to Fitness and Recreation Center on Sale Now

December 7

BU’s Annual Community Benefit Ball to Aid Education of Young People with Cancer

December 6

Boston University Wins Innovation Award for Course Covering Democratic Convention

December 3

Waters Named Dean of BU's Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

December 2

Boston University School of Theatre Arts Presents Michael Frayn's 'Noises Off!'

December 1

Can American Bioethics Be Saved?

December 1

Boston University Law Professor Presents Case before U.S. Supreme Court

December 1

Sue Grafton, Mystery and Suspense Author, to Speak about Her Life and Career

November 29

Understanding Racial Disparities in Cardiac Care

November 29

International Study Provides Culture-by-Culture Clues to Family Violence and Abuse

November 29

Boston University School of Visual Arts Presents Faculty Exhibition 2004

November 24

Boston University's Anastasia Piliavsky Named for 2005 Rhodes Scholarship

November 18

Remaining Members Appointed to Boston University Presidential Search Committee

November 18

BU Mathematician Named Massachusetts Professor of the Year

November 17

Boston Medical Center Offers New Treatment for Spinal Fractures

November 16

Muscle Loss from Space Travel, Prolonged Inactivity Linked to Two Genes

November 16

BU Hosts Timely "Perspectives on the Middle East" Talk by Jordanian Ambassador

November 10

Nightline's Ted Koppel to Receive Boston University Lifetime Journalism Achievement Award

November 5

Boston University School of Music Presents 'Wotan's Farewell and Fire Scene' from Wagner's 'Der Ring Des Nibelungen' at Symphony Hall

November 3

BMC Receives Grant from New Balance Foundation to Expand Program for Overweight Children

November 3

BU Chemist to Map DNA's Surface, Uncovering Details that Will Show How Structure Abets Function

November 3

The Photonics Center to Host 8th Annual Executive Symposium on November 9, 2004

November 2

Boston University's ‘Great Debate’ Features New York Times Reporter Judith Miller

November 2

Boston University Symposium to Explore Cultural Impact of Globalized Television

November 1

Boston University International Conference Updates European, United States Relationship

November 1

Boston University School of Medicine Awarded More Than $700,000 for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Research

November 1

Philip Caputo, Author and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Reporter, to Speak at Boston University

October 27

Burson-Marsteller Worldwide President and CEO to Speak at BU

October 27

Greece's First African-American Office Holder Credits Her Boston University Experience

October 26

Senior Advisor to Tony Blair to Discuss Educational Accountability and Policy at Boston University

October 26

From Political Rally to Presidential Pardon: Documents from the American Presidency Collection at Boston University

October 25

Boston Medical Center Awarded More than $1.4 Million to Develop Mental Health Workplace Program

October 22

Maimonides, Medieval Jewish Thinker, to Be Focus of Boston University Colloquium

October 20

Medical Center Donates Computers to Seven Community Groups

October 20

Boston University School of Public Health Professor Awarded the Family Violence Prevention Fund’s Educator Award

October 20

'The Political Dr. Seuss' Premieres on PBS October 26

October 19

Boston University Sherman Gallery Presents Keepsake Exhibition

October 15

In the Vernacular: Everyday Photographs from the Rodger Kingston Collection

October 15

National Institute on Aging, Industry Launches Partnership, $60 Million Alzheimer’s Disease Neuroimaging Initiative

October 13

WBUR Interim General Manager Named

October 12

Publishing Giant, Community Leader, Real Estate Pioneer Are among BU Alumni Honored This Weekend

October 12

Sealing Corneal Incisions with a Drop of Chemistry, BU Researchers Develop Gel for Cataract Surgery

October 8

Statement from Boston University Regarding Jane Christo

October 6

U.S. Immigration Policies Increase Likelihood of Domestic Violence Against South Asian Immigrant Women

October 6

Boston University School of Law to Host Lochner Centennial Conference

October 5

Experts to Discuss Science, Academic Freedom, and Policy in an Era of Bioterrorism

October 4

Boston University Names Stephen Burgay Vice President for Marketing and Communications

September 30

Boston University Awarded $20.1 Million for Science of Learning Center

September 30

Fast, Robust, and a Blast from the Past, Mechanical Memory Switch Outstrips Chip Technology

September 29

Boston University College of Fine Arts Presents The Diverse, Contemporary 2004 Fall Fringe Festival

September 28

Nutrition Expert Recommends Healthy Ways to Avoid the “Freshman 15”

September 28

Peter Benchley, Author of "Jaws," Opens Exhibition of His Life's Work at Boston University

September 28

Dr. James A. Pritchett Named Director of African Studies Center at Boston University

September 27

George J. Annas to Deliver Annual Dudley Allen Sargent Lecture at BU

September 27

Former Prime Minister Michel Rocard of France Speaks at Boston University

September 24

Brightly Colored Cups, Plates Spur Food, Beverage Consumption in Advanced Alzheimer's Disease

September 23

Boston University Trustees Begin Presidential Search Committee Selection

September 23

Board Chairman and Family Donate $5 Million to BU

September 23

U.S. Ambassador to India David Mulford Speaks on U.S.-India Relations at BU Alumni Event

September 22

Boston University Hosts Political Poetry Forum

September 22

Boston University Biomedical Engineer among 100 Young Innovators Being Honored by Technology Review

September 21

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Mark Strand Launches The First Annual Tim Hamill Visiting Artist Lecture Series

September 20

BU Sargent College Kicks Off Healthy Lifestyle Challenge with Free Breakfast on October 4

September 16

Boston University's Lou Ureneck Named Journalism Department Director of Graduate Studies

September 16

Boston University to Host Free, Anonymous Screenings During National Depression Screening Day

September 15

Boston University Hosts Political Forum on Eve of First Presidential Candidates Debate

September 9

Boston University Professor Receives 2005 United Methodist Scholar/Teacher of the Year Award

September 8

Boston University to Host Dual Event Highlighting Jewish Culture and the Tango

September 8

Renowned Opera Singer Simon Estes Joins Boston University School of Music Faculty

September 8

Boston University Conference on How United States and Europe View Each Other

September 8

Wrapping a Memory with an Experience, Capacity for Recollection Detected in Non-Human Species

September 7

BU Occupational Therapists Visit Local Schools to Encourage Backpack Safety

September 2

BU Computational Science Researcher Named One of 50 Most Important Blacks in Research in 2004

September 1

Judith Simpson is Named Director of The College of Fine Arts School of Visual Arts

September 1

Boston University Researchers Find DNA Fragments Can Destroy Melanoma Cells

August 31

Boston University Offers Many Activities For Students During First Weeks Of School

August 30

It's Move-In Week at Boston University

August 25

Boston University Sociology Study Blossoms Into Innovative Inner-City Business-Building Program

August 23

Boston University Sherman Gallery Presents Nicole D'Agata: The Australia Paintings

August 13

BMC Reports 3rd Quarter Financial Results

August 10

Boston University Offers Master's Degree in Gastronomy at Satellite Campus in Washington, D.C.

August 9

Tobacco Buyout is Tied to Tobacco Bailout

August 9

Boston Medical Center Awarded $2.25 Million Grant to Establish New HIV Prevention Program

August 9

Boston University Art History Professor Using Guggenheim Fellowship to Write Book on Chinese Warrior/Artist

August 5

Artist Jacob Lawrence Chronicles of Struggle and Hope

July 30

Boston University School of Medicine Goes to Camp

July 29

Spring Through Fall, Cities Are Greener Longer Than Neighboring Rural Regions

July 26

Dogwood in April? Springtime Blooms Seen Earlier Now Than in the Past, Say Boston University Biologists

July 20

Boston University Hosts Final Political Forum Leading to Democratic National Convention

July 19

Boston University School of Dental Medicine to Hold Elders’ Oral Health Summit

July 19

Boston University J-Students Cover Dem Convention

July 14

Boston University Names David Campbell Provost Ad Interim

July 14

Boston University Helps Teach America About Africa

July 13

Boston University Hosts Political Forum Series Leading to Democratic National Convention

July 8

Eminent Boston University Law Alumnus Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

July 8

Global Team of Physicists Upends Standard Model With Discovery of Neutrino Oscillation, Mass

July 7

Boston University Names Kelly Greenberg Head Women’s Basketball Coach

July 2

Boston University Hosts Political Forum Series Leading to Democratic National Convention

June 21

Boston University Awards $5.3 Million in Full-Tuition Scholarships as Unrivaled Program Tops $100M Mark

June 15

Boston University's Boston High Scholars Hits $100 M Distribution Mark with $5.3 M in Full-Tuition Scholarships

June 11

Changes to Insect-Seeking Calls of Horseshoe Bats May Drive New Species Formation

June 9

Boston University College of Communication Faculty Honored with Teaching Awards

June 9

BU Chemists Debut Online Resource for Researchers Seeking to Build New Bioactive Compounds

June 9

Boston University Dance Collective Presents Multi-Media Extravaganza

June 2

Hundreds of High School Students to Compete for Scholarships at Boston University's Annual Design Competition

June 1

Upward Bound at BU to Celebrate 15th Year of College Preparatory Program for Low-Income Students

June 1

New Report Shows U.S. Babies' Health Hurt by Hunger

May 28

The American University in Cairo to Honor Boston University Geologist

May 19

Boston Medical Center Awarded Grant to Support Breastfeeding Initiative

May 18

BMC Reports Operating Loss in First Half of FY2004

May 17

Boston University Professor Named to Prestigious Oxford University Post

May 17

Boston University Board Names Three New Members

May 17

Boston University Board Votes 25% Turnover

May 16

Scientist, Businessman J. Craig Venter Addresses Boston University's 131st Commencement Exercises

May 16

Boston University Recognizes Four Professors May 16 for Excellence in Teaching

May 13

Boston University College of Communication Announces Advisory Board

May 12

2004 Boston University Commencement to Feature Scientist, Businessman J. Craig Venter

May 11

Boston University Appoints Interim Law School Dean

May 7

Newswoman Emily Rooney Wins Dennis Kauff Memorial Award for Excellence in Broadcast Journalism

May 6

Dateline NBC Correspondent, Author to Speak at Boston University Sargent College Graduation

May 3

Researchers Strengthen Link Between Heart and Periodontal Disease

April 30

Scientist, Businessman J. Craig Venter to Speak at Boston University Commencement Sunday, May 16, 2004

April 29

BU Provost to Become President of WPI

April 29

Boston University College of Communication Alumnus Endows Two Journalism Awards

April 28

Seven African Former Heads of State Issue Statement Following Boston University Summit

April 28

Award-Winning Author to Speak on Election Reform at Boston University

April 27

Boston University to Defer Implementation of New Latin Honors Criteria for Class of 2004

April 23

Boston University Conference to Explore Balance of Power Shift in 'New' Europe

April 21

BU Medical Center Researcher Awarded Grant to Study Health Benefits of Sun Exposure

April 21

Science-Savvy “Lia” Is Animated Star of New TV Series Developed by BU Photonics, Communication School

April 20

BU Physics Professor Elected Member Of National Academy Of Sciences

April 15

Boston University Board of Trustees Names New Chair and Vice Chair

April 15

Boston University Board of Trustees Adopts Sweeping Governance Changes

April 15

Boston University School of Music Presents Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 at Symphony Hall Monday, April 26 at 8:00pm

April 15

Former Commanding General of Coalition Task Force to View Annual Tri-Service Pass In Review of BU ROTC Programs

April 13

Bronze Statue Honoring Famed BU Sports Legend Harry Agganis to be Unveiled

April 12

Operative Time Increases When Training Surgical Residents in the Operating Room

April 12

Boston University Sport Psychology Coach Stresses the Importance of Being Mentally Prepared for Marathon Day

April 9

Boston University Law School Dean Steps Down

April 9

Boston University School of Theatre Arts Presents "Romeo And Juliet"

April 8

Carlos Samour, Local Scientist, Entrepreneur, Funds First Endowed Chair in BU Chemistry Department

April 8

Doctors Speak Out: Child Health & Public Policy

April 7

Spring into Spring Without Pain

April 6

Going Once, Going Twice, Sold — Boston University Academy Holds Annual Auction

April 6

Boston University Conference to Explore Racial, National, and Ethnic Characteristics of Afro-Asian 20th Century

April 5

BU Researcher Co-Hosts Public TV Science Series For Elementary, Middle-School Teachers

April 5

Record Number of Boston University Professors Serve as Fulbright Scholars

April 5

Missed Opportunities for Addressing HIV Testing Remain Unacceptably High

April 2

Boston University School Of Dental Medicine Professor Salomon Amar Named To Federal Drug Administration Dental Products Panel

April 1

Canadian Consulate General Teams with Boston University’s Photonics Center to Present US-Canada Photonics Partnering Day

April 1

Boston University Opera Institute Presents Romeo Et Juliette

April 1

Rich, Vibrant Community Life of Rural Maya Described by BU Archaeologist

March 30

Boston Medical Center Trauma Center Receives Re-Verification from the American College of Surgeons’ Committee on Trauma

March 25

Former Federal Prosecutor Robert S. Bennett To Speak At Boston University School Of Law Today

March 25

Oscar Award-Winning Producer and Former Paramount Executive to Speak at BU

March 24

Were Natural Landforms Models for Egypt’s Pyramids and Sphinx?

March 23

Ethics, Environment, And Corporate Responsibility Take Center Stage At Boston University Symposium

March 19

Boston University Symposium To Explore Ethics In The Professions

March 19

Former Prime Minister of Ireland To Speak At Boston University

March 18

Boston University Professor Recommends Napping at the Workplace

March 11

Boston University to Host Discussion on Putin, U.S.-Russian Prospects for Future

March 8

BU Physicist Receives Boltzmann Award For Outstanding Work In Statistical Physics

March 1

Diet and Avoidance of Smoking are Primary Ways for Women to Prevent Heart Disease

February 27

Former Liberian Interim President Ruth Sando Perry To Lecture On Rebuilding Liberia

February 26

Boston University, Council On Foreign Relations Co-Sponsor Debate About Using Preemption As Anti-Terror Weapon

February 26

Boston University Sherman Gallery Presents Private View: Paintings By Grant Drumheller

February 25

Boston University Lectures To Feature Entrepreneur Thomas Chappell And Philanthropist Steven Rockefeller

February 19

Liberian Ex-President Heads Boston University Panel On Her Country's Future

February 18

Boston University Professor Participates In National Scholars Conference

February 13

Boston University College of Fine Arts Presents Graham Campbell, Richard Ryan and Christopher Untalan: Work by New School of Visual Arts Faculty

February 6

Photonics Center Inks Business Development Pact with French Optics Consortium

February 5

Boston University Nutrition Expert Shares Valentine’s Day Tips to Enjoy Chocolate for Under 100 Calories

February 5

Former Liberian President Ruth Sando Perry Heads Boston University Panel on Country's Past and Future

February 3

Boston University BioMedical Engineer Named "Woman of the Year" by South Asian Newspaper

January 30

Boston University School of Theatre Arts Announces the Return of Collaborative Dance Project Aurora Borealis

January 28

Boston University Geologist to Receive 2004 Nevada Medal

January 27

2004 Democratic Primary: Unconventional Learning

January 26

Boston University Opera Institute Presents Don Pasquale

January 22

Liberia's Ruth Sando Perry Named Next Boston University African President-In-Residence

January 22

Boston University to Hold 2004 Redstone Film Festival

January 20

Legendary Lost Original Version of Cassavetes' First Film Rediscovered By Boston University Professor

January 20

Boston University Study Associates Lower Cognitive Performance with High Risk for Stroke

January 14

"California Dreamin’ Camera Clubs and the Pictorial Photography Tradition" First Ever Exhibition of California Pictorialism on the East Coast

January 12

Boston University Celebration to Honor Legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

January 9

John Schulz Named Dean of Boston University's College of Communication

January 8

Boston University Board of Trustees Accepts Report of Governance Committee

January 7

Boston University School of Social Work Receives $1 Million Grant From National Children's Bureau