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Science & Technology

Eight Big Questions US Mayors Faced in 2018

January 22, 2019

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh and United States Representative from Massachusetts Ayanna Pressley shake hands at the Boston University and City of Boston Martin Luther King Day observance at Marsh Chapel.

Martin Luther King

BU to Contribute $250,000 to MLK Memorial on Boston Common

January 21, 2019

Ayanna Pressley smiles at the podium while speaking to a crowd on her victory election night party.

Dean Of Students

BU, City of Boston Hold First Joint Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day Monday

January 18, 2019

BU Student Health Services nurse Helen Lynch gives a flu shot to a student

Wellness

With Flu Widespread around the State, BU Holds Student Vaccination Clinic Friday

January 18, 2019

A photo of the egg post that beat Kyle Jenner's instagram post of her baby side by side

Social Media

Have You Seen the World’s Most Famous Egg?

January 18, 2019

Jason of Ipswich Bay Glass works on repairing glass on the Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering

Repairs

January 18, 2019

Students return to their dorms after break

Back on Campus

January 17, 2019

a man uses a vape

Drugs

Vaping Slows Wound Healing Just as Much as Smoking

January 17, 2019

Jamie Harris leaps over a hurdle during track and field practice

Hurdles

January 16, 2019

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University News

From Opioids to Airbnb, BU Students Tackle Cities’ Problems

January 16, 2019

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Business & Law

So Much for the Robocalypse

January 16, 2019

Raakhee Mirchandani holds her book Super Satya Saves the Day

Literature

A Fictional Superhero Inspired by a Real-Life Four-Year-Old

January 15, 2019

Two children play and laugh at the BU Children's Center

BU Children’s Center

January 15, 2019

Jonas Harper goes up for a shot while two players guard him

Basketball

January 14, 2019

Politics

Offering a Helping Hand to Migrants Waiting to Enter the US

January 14, 2019

A photo of the Lincoln memorial with a sign stating that all national parks are closed due to the government shutdown

Law

What You Need to Know about the Government Shutdown

January 8, 2019

Fireworks light up the sky during Boston’s First Night celebration

Exhibitions

A Guide to Celebrating New Year’s Eve and Day, Boston-Style

December 26, 2018

Aquaman poster

Film & TV

How Did You Do in Our Aquaman Contest?

December 21, 2018

xmas lights at faneuil hall

Music

Staying Local This Holiday Season? We’ve Got You Covered

December 21, 2018

Lessons and Carols

Lessons and Carols

December 21, 2018