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We connect faculty with federal funders, share Boston University’s expertise with policymakers, work with national educational and scientific organizations, and increase BU’s visibility in Washington as the federal government considers policies affecting research universities.

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Recent News & Events

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Georgia US Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock Preaches Against Inequality at Marsh Chapel 75th Anniversary Service

November 18th, 2025

BU President Melissa Gilliam echoes call for inclusivity and finding common humanity.

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10 Ways BU Researchers Could Revolutionize Cancer Care

November 14th, 2025

Researchers across Boston University are working on innovative and potentially lifesaving projects that could transform cancer prevention, treatment, and care. We picked 10 that bring hope for the future.

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With New Technology and Innovative Treatments, BU Cancer Research Is Saving Lives

November 14th, 2025

Boston University researchers are leading the fight against cancer with tests that detect the disease earlier, effective medicines that extend patients’ lives, and other breakthroughs that help more people get lifesaving care.

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National Science Foundation Honors 6 BU Researchers with CAREER Awards

November 12th, 2025

Recognition as rising stars from the NSF will support projects on safer robots, more trustworthy healthcare AI, and other computer science–infused innovations.

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BU Engineers Are Helping to Bring Semiconductor Production Back to the US

November 12th, 2025

Researcher Ayse Coskun talks about how the University is well positioned to help the nation stay on top of chip technology.

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Boston University Tanglewood Institute to Celebrate 60th Anniversary

November 7th, 2025

BUTI director Nicole Wendl on the impacts of the institute’s long history, what lies ahead.

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BU Researcher Helps Women Veterans Find Their Place After Serving Their Country

November 6th, 2025

Tara Galovski started the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN) in 2017 with six participants. Now, 6,500 women have joined from all 50 states and Puerto Rico.

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Brink Bites: BU Health Researchers Win Major NIH Grants; BU Device Named Among Time’s Best Inventions of 2025

October 31st, 2025

Other research news, stories, and tidbits from around BU, including big funding wins, opposition to deepfakes, and studying LGBTQ+ suicide risk factors.