CAS Historian named Mellon Professor
James H. Johnson, a champion of the humanities, has been named Andrew W. Mellon Professor in the Humanities.
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Biologist analyzes emerging outbreak
Nancy Sullivan says Bundibugyo outbreak highlights the need for broader outbreak preparedness.
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History chair named Jon Westling Professor
Brooke Blower, chair and professor of history, has been appointed as the Jon Westling Professor of History.
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Why are fireworks so captivating?
CAS Faculty Explain the Science, History, and Psychology of the Independence Day Tradition.
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Our Favorite Revolutionary Spots
We asked our community members to name their top Boston Revolution-era landmarks.
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Ten Faculty Members Promoted to Associate…
Their work spans disciplines across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics and computational sciences.
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Guillory named to Russell Professorship
The professorship recognizes an outstanding faculty member in the Department of Religion.
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Physicists Receive Breakthrough Prizes
Lee Roberts and Dillon Brout honored for transformative achievements in physics and astronomy.
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GRS Launches New Master’s Programs
New degrees expand access to interdisciplinary graduate training in fast‑growing fields
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From the State House to the National Stage
Political scientist Christine Slaughter connects classrooms, communities, and the national stage.
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Biologist Jeffrey Marlow Awarded National…
Expert in how microbial life endures in inhospitable places joins outstanding emerging leaders program.
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From Lab Bench to Biopharma
Students Launch Conference to Connect Peers with Industry Leaders
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CS alum named “Inventor of the Year”
CS alum Dr. Gonca Gürsun (GRS’13) has been named Inventor of the Year by the Bosch Center for Artificial Intelligence.
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Arts&Sciences Magazine
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Remembering Bob Devaney
Devaney, who died November 16, 2025, devoted his life to proving that “mathematics is a living, breathing subject."
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Unearthing Color
Samantha Nadel (GRS`26) is uncovering how ancient communities produced the red dye.
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Beyond Weight Loss
As GLP-1 weight-loss drugs grow in popularity, BU researchers are examining long-term effects on the brain, behavior, and motivation.
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Teaching Science Through Storytelling
Students translate complex microbiology topics for a public audience, with help from Writing in the Disciplines student fellows.
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18 Lecturers Promoted
Eight CAS faculty members have been promoted to master lecturer and ten have been promoted to senior lecturer.
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ChemUnity
ChemUnity is bringing BU chemists together beyond the lab for social events, including a popular running group.
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Rewriting the Rules of Genetics
Researchers discover that the beginning of a gene also determines its end—changing how we understand protein production and disease.
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Remembering Astronomer Jeffrey Hughes
Arts & Sciences mourns the passing of Astronomer and former Graduate School Dean Jeffrey Hughes
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Remembering Neuroscientist Kyle Gobrogge
Arts & Sciences remembers Kyle Gobrogge, a senior lecturer in the neuroscience program.
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CAS Welcomes New Faculty
Arts & Sciences welcomes the 39 new faculty members who have joined our community in 2025.