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Trond Klaveness (CAS’90) reflects on a changing world

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Trond KlavenessTrond Klaveness (CAS’90) says the COVID-19 pandemic had two significant impacts on Torvald Klaveness, the family shipping business where he serves as chairman. It created “a huge volatility in prices,” but more important was the effect on the company’s people. “Everything everywhere shut down, and seafarers need to go back to their families,” he says. Still, he sees some reason for hope. “The virus has destroyed a lot, but it has also created a foundation for the future.”

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New chair promotes early childhood well-being

Kamal Bahamdan (ENG'94) endowed the BU Wheelock professorship.

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Providing access for the most vulnerable

Education was critical to Lisa Williams's success. She wants to give others that opportunity.

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Together, Terriers can change the world

Join BU alumni around the world this April for Global Days of Service! Find a project near you or volunteer on your own.

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Self-care in the real world

Jessica Treadwell (Sargent'08) gives us simple steps to take care of our body and soul.

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Changing your work world one word at a time

Rediscover your ability to make change, the value of your voice, and how the right words can change the world.

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Supporting real-world learning at COM

Gift from Colleen McCreary (COM'95) will foster career readiness

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