In the City
Politics
Biden’s Biggest Challenges to Reelection—Immigration, Gaza, and Even the Economy
Age isn’t the only hurdle for him to avoid becoming the 12th incumbent president to fail to win a second term
University News
Boston University Drops Five-Day Isolation Requirement for COVID
New policy follows federal, state public health guidelines
Science & Technology
Opening Doors: Rhonda Harrison (ENG’98,’04, GRS’04)
BU alum, the first Black woman in the United States to earn a PhD in bioinformatics, is a CEO, a DEI speaker, and a role model
Things-to-do
The Weekender: March 28 to 31
Snack on some edible insects, experience Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s new circus experience at Agganis, and celebrate the Easter holiday at Marsh Chapel
Engineering
Bridge Collapse Creates Conversation in BU Structural Mechanics Class
College of Engineering’s Doug Holmes says raw video presented a unique opportunity to show his students how structural engineering works—and also how it fails
Books
The Bold World of Marcus Wachira
BU student started a series of sci-fi graphic novels at 15; now he’s published a book, with more on the way
Black Holes
Stunning New Image Shows Black Hole’s Immensely Powerful Magnetic Field
BU researchers, part of international black hole collaboration, explain image of supermassive cosmic object at the center of the Milky Way
Student Life
BU Today Is Seeking Interns for Summer and Fall 2024
Deadline to apply for paid internships is March 29
Style
Comm Ave Runway: March Edition
Our ongoing fashion series finds stylish students and asks them how they achieve their look
Latest Headlines
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Women’s Lacrosse Opens Home Patriot League Play
Terriers welcome Army West Point to Nickerson
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Does the United States Have the Clout to Alter Netanyahu’s Course in Gaza?
BU’s Mark Storella examines the complex diplomacy underway, and how the US might have success influencing Israel’s leader
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POV: Was the Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster Avoidable?
Questrom professor, who is also a sailor, suggests that several key factors had to occur for the Baltimore span catastrophe to happen—and they all did
10March 26, 2024
University News
BU Graduate Workers Launch Strike with Rally, Picket Plans
University ready to continue negotiations
Today’s Close-up
Celebration of School Pride: Ninth Annual Questrom Day
The ninth annual Questrom School of Business “Questrom Day” was held March 27. Among the daylong events: live performances, game day snacks and treats, and a conversation with Kenneth Freeman, BU interim president and former Questrom dean, discussing leadership and his experience as a first-gen college grad, and of course, an appearance by BU’s ever-popular mascot, Rhett. And what would be a celebration without music? The BU Pep Band, among them Molly Henault (Questrom’26) (from left), Roni Rodriguez (Questrom’27), and Avani Mehra (Questrom’26), brought some noise to the celebration of school pride.
Photo by Katie Gauthier
University News
BU Professors, Undergrads Adjust and Adapt as Grad Student Strike Begins
Professors map out operations for classes, labs without teaching assistants
Misinformation
How Does Science Misinformation Affect Americans from Underrepresented Communities?
New BU-led research suggests false information festers due to structural dynamics, including historic discrimination
HOCKEY EAST
BU Falls to BC in Hockey East Championship
Top-ranked Eagles win 6-2, as both teams next turn their attention toward NCAA tournament
Latest Headlines
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Welcome to Boston University, Class of 2028!
Throughout the day on March 23, regular decisions rolled out and we began to welcome new Terriers to the BU family! Check out as Rhett sent out the decisions.
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Students Fasting for Ramadan Find a Home at the GSU
BU is offering iftar and suhoor meals for Muslims celebrating the holy month
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Psychology vs Sociology: What’s the Difference between the Majors?
Two Terriers answer questions about their respective programs
1March 22, 2024
Theatre
Driving in Circles: A Story of Healing through Rock Music and Comedy
Solo show by BU alum Jay Eddy at Boston Playwrights’ Theatre through April 6
Voices & Opinion
If We Ban TikTok, What’s Next?
A ban of the China-based social media app would cause “irreparable harm,” Pardee professor argues
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Arts & Culture
- The Bold World of Marcus Wachira
- Comm Ave Runway: March Edition
- Driving in Circles: A Story of Healing through Rock Music and Comedy
Business & Law
- 10 Memes That Describe Being a Second Semester Senior
- Does the United States Have the Clout to Alter Netanyahu’s Course in Gaza?
- Welcome to Boston University, Class of 2028!
Campus Life
- Terriers in Charge: Favor Wariboko (CAS’24)
- 10 Memes That Describe Being a Second Semester Senior
- Welcome to Boston University, Class of 2028!
Health & Medicine
- Five Faculty Receive Edward Avedisian Professorships
- Mifepristone Is Now Available in Some Massachusetts Pharmacies. Here’s What You Need to Know about the Abortion Medication
- If You’re Feeling FOMO This Spring Break, Embrace JOMO Instead
In the City
- The Weekender: March 28 to 31
- The Weekender: March 21 to 24
- Make the Most of Spring Break with These Events
Science & Technology
- Bridge Collapse Creates Conversation in BU Structural Mechanics Class
- POV: Was the Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster Avoidable?
- Many BU Students Study with ChatGPT. A Few Admit Cheating with It
Sports
- Women’s Lacrosse Opens Home Patriot League Play
- BU Falls to BC in Hockey East Championship
- Behind the Whistle: FitRec’s Ryan Parsons Moonlights as a College Hockey Referee
University News
- Boston University Drops Five-Day Isolation Requirement for COVID
- Undergraduate Research Study Project Explores Do-It-Yourself Extremism
- BU Graduate Workers Launch Strike with Rally, Picket Plans
Voices & Opinion
- POV: Was the Francis Scott Key Bridge Disaster Avoidable?
- POV: The Decision to Reinstate Mandatory Standardized Tests for College Admissions Is a Mistake
- POV: Are All Ultra-Processed Foods Unhealthy?