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Answers From the Shadow of Death
Terrorism expert Jessica Stern explores the motives behind violent extremism
Fungi Rule the World
The surprising role that molds, mushrooms, and other dirt-dwellers play in climate change
Of Hoops and Healing
New book, Black Gods of the Asphalt, examines the game’s role as a communal touchstone
How to Win a Stanley Cup
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan knows a lot about winning, and losing
Weaving Asian American History
Peter Ho Davies’ The Fortunes is by turns haunting and comical
Tales of Heroes, in Print and Film
Two of COM alum’s books make it to the big screen in 2016
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Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence
Data and algorithms can spot medical concerns early and point to solutions
Crowdsourcing a Second Bill of Rights? ENG Professor Wants to Give It a Shot
Greg Blonder says our leaders often obstruct the public’s will
A Dead Humpback, a Team of Scientists, a Race for Answers
Did noise pollution in the ocean contribute to her death in the waters off Cape Cod? Her whale ears may hold important clues
Shari Davis (Sargent’10,’12) among 20 Obama Fellows Named Worldwide
“The Obamas represent…the reality that ceilings can and should be broken”
Natick’s World War II Museum Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Founder Ken Rendell, who studied business at BU, has created special exhibition
Stan Sclaroff Named Dean of Arts & Sciences
After nationwide search, interim dean chosen for strong and consistent leadership
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Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence
Data and algorithms can spot medical concerns early and point to solutions
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Crowdsourcing a Second Bill of Rights? ENG Professor Wants to Give It a Shot
Greg Blonder says our leaders often obstruct the public’s will
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A Dead Humpback, a Team of Scientists, a Race for Answers
Did noise pollution in the ocean contribute to her death in the waters off Cape Cod? Her whale ears may hold important clues
Inside Winter-Spring 2017
Answers From the Shadow of Death
Terrorism expert Jessica Stern explores the motives behind violent extremism
Fungi Rule the World
The surprising role that molds, mushrooms, and other dirt-dwellers play in climate change
Of Hoops and Healing
New book, Black Gods of the Asphalt, examines the game’s role as a communal touchstone
How to Win a Stanley Cup
Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan knows a lot about winning, and losing
Weaving Asian American History
Peter Ho Davies’ The Fortunes is by turns haunting and comical
Tales of Heroes, in Print and Film
Two of COM alum’s books make it to the big screen in 2016
A Teacher’s Voice
Boston city councilor Annissa Essaibi-George’s agenda is informed by her years as an educator
Sargent College Names First Travis M. Roy Professor
LaDora Thompson to work with researchers, therapists
Two Deans to Step Down
SED’s Hardin Coleman to stay on as professor; Gail Steketee lifted SSW’s ranking
Celebrating BU in San Francisco
Next stops: Philadelphia and Chicago
10th Asian Alumni Festival Breaks Records
Event celebrates University’s strong global networks
A Poet in Print and in the Garden
Gerald Fitzgerald “loved the works he taught”
Alumni Obituaries
A selection of published tributes
Reviews
New fiction by Kathleen Spivack, nonfiction by Jessica Bennett, Joe Solmonese, Elissa Altman
A New Look at the “Wheel of Death”
3-D map of apoptosome in action offers better understanding of cell death
Tuning In
Barbara Shinn-Cunningham taps brains to find and fix hidden hearing loss
Letters
Readers write back
A Lifelong Love of Teaching
Edward Wimberly (STH’68,’71, GRS’76), authority on African American pastoral care
Also In This Issue
Man Booker Prize Goes to Alum Paul Beatty
BU alum the first American ever to win British award
BU Launches New Facebook Page
BURST offers stories from Bostonia, other University publications
BU Grads Ranked among the World’s Most Employable
11th worldwide, 7th in the nation in international survey
Carrie Preston to Lead Kilachand Honors College
English scholar plans greater interaction between BU and the city
BU’s New Episcopal Chaplain Seeks Postelection Healing
Rev. Karen Coleman says unfriending is not the path forward
Trustees Adopt Broad Climate Change Strategy
Cutting energy demand and avoiding investment in coal, tar sands included
How They Lost Their Terrier Cards
It’s easy. Really. Even the second time.
Seven Trustees Elected
Three overseers members also named
BU Costars alongside Eddie Murphy in New Film
Campus featured prominently in drama Mr. Church
BU Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Team Feminism Campaign Goes Viral
Photo essay exemplifies the spirit of the sport
For Organist Justin Blackwell, Marsh Chapel Is Heaven
A gifted choir, an inspired music program, and all those pipes
Gift Names the Dahod Family Alumni Center
Renovation of Castle planned for after Commencement
Why Do Monkeys Get Fat?
Biological anthropologist Christopher Schmitt on primates, genes, and obesity
Life's a Zoo for CAS Alum
Hannah Keklak cares for a host of unusual animals at Franklin Park Zoo
COM Alum Belts It Out on NBC’s The Voice
Brendan Fletcher made it to the top eight on hit reality show
Hollywood Insider
COM’s William Linsman helped students navigate tough industry