Mental Health
Elections
What Motivates Black Women Voters?
In a new study, Boston University political scientist Christine Slaughter explores how Black women viewed Kamala Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign
Polarization
Polarized Parents Are Raising Ideologically Divided Kids. How Do We Stop the Cycle?
Boston University’s Kathleen Corriveau, who studies why children believe what they do, says social exposure may be the key to ending the transmission of polarized beliefs
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Pumpkin Season
Students painted pumpkins, snacked on treats, and connected with fellow Terriers during the BU Office for the Arts First Friday event, Pumpkin Painting & Pastries, October 2, at the George Sherman Union.
Photo by Ajani Hickling (CAS’27)
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34 Ways to Save Big Using Your Terrier Card
Students can get discounts on fitness memberships, tech, fun activities around the city, and more
Translational Science
NIH Awards BU Clinical & Translational Science Institute $41 Million in New Funding
Seven-year grant will support programs that aim to pioneer lifesaving healthcare innovations and spur team science and multidisciplinary collaborations
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Business & Law
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- September 11 – 25 Years Later, BU Experts Discuss
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Campus Life
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- BU Welcomes Inaugural Class of Davis United World College Scholars
- Seven Things to Know about Freshman Alaiza Roth (CAS’30)
Health & Medicine
- BU to Provide Free, Anonymous Mental Health Screenings and Resource Fair for World Mental Health Day
- Video: Leaders Among Us—President Gilliam in Conversation with Yvette Cozier
- BU Expert on Meta’s $17.1 Billion Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims
In the City
- 34 Ways to Save Big Using Your Terrier Card
- This Weekend @ BU: October 1 to 4
- Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Coolidge Corner
Science & Technology
- College of Engineering’s 2026 Catalyst Summit Focused on Decoding Everyday Health
- Design, Build, Drive: Meet Terrier Motorsport
- Marine Science Career Accelerator Helps Student Careers
Sports
- Field Hockey Looks to Defend Patriot League Title Under New Leadership
- BU Women’s Soccer Gears Up for Another Deep Playoff Run
- BU Men’s Soccer to Host Army West Point in Patriot League Home Opener
University News
- Suggestions for 2027 BU Honorary Degrees Welcome
- BU Welcomes Inaugural Class of Davis United World College Scholars
- Boston University Trustees Elect Five New Members
Voices & Opinion
- Video: Leaders Among Us—President Gilliam in Conversation with Yvette Cozier
- September 11 – 25 Years Later, BU Experts Discuss
- 10 BU Hacks to Navigate the Student Experience