Lagakos Develops Economic Change Systems in Ghana
David Lagakos, an Associate Professor of Economics, has always been fascinated with Sub-Saharan Africa. As a child in Boston, he […]
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“I want others to be able to have the experience that I did” — Eleanor (Ellie) Cohen Gruber (CAS`61)
Eleanor (Ellie) Cohen Gruber (CAS`61), and her husband, Martin, have established a scholarship fund for undergraduate students in CAS.
Modernizing the English Major
BY Katrina Scalise (COM’25) The English Department has overhauled its undergraduate degree requirements for the first time in more than […]
Can Electrical Stimulation Improve Memory in Old Age?
arts&sciences spoke with Reinhart shortly after his paper came out about his findings and what comes next for his research.
Robert Pinsky Reflects on His Life as a Poet in New Autobiography
In his upcoming book Jersey Breaks, Pinsky dives deeper into his roots and his life as a poet.
The Lasting Legacy of Howard Zinn
Students remember Howard Zinn, a longtime professor in BU’s Department of Political Science.
What is the Greatest Threat to Human Health from Climate Change?
What is the greatest threat to human health from climate change—and what can we do to mitigate it?
A Skill-Building Summer
Three CAS undergraduates share how they spent the summer in experiential learning opportunities.
What Would Effective Prison Reform Look Like?
Three CAS experts share their ideas for fixing a broken penal system.
Welcoming a New Postdoctoral Cohort to Campus
The new Society of Fellows program offers early-career scholars an opportunity to advance their research and teaching.