
Trouble at Home
BU researchers track the path of a chemical threat from our living rooms to our hormones

Interpreter of Identity
Pulitzer winner Jhumpa Lahiri (GRS’93, UNI’95,’97) has a new collection of short stories — and a rock star’s allure

Up Next: Life
As these snapshots of the Class of 2008 show, BU grads are eclectic, energetic, and ready
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Getting Pomp-ed Up
Read full coverage of Commencement 2008 and watch a slide show of the day’s events

Trustee Chair Leaves His Mark
Alan Leventhal, stepping down, oversaw hiring of Brown, changes in BU governance

Unlocking a Secret to Business Efficiency
Computer scientist lands top honor for decoding a widely used algorithm

Music Mogul in the Making
COM student launches indie record label and finds a new generation of Boston talent

Big Donor Backing for a Breakthrough Scientist
Jim Collins becomes BU’s first Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator
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The Rise of Reggae
Peter Simon (COM’70) and Roger Steffens have produced a history of the musical phenomenon