President to Retire, Racism and Substance Use, Stifling Creativity
ON THE CHARLES RIVER
Robert A. Brown, BU’s 10th President, Stepping Down After 2022-2023 School Year
His 17-year legacy includes dramatic growth in sponsored research, a more diverse student body and faculty, a campus that proudly embraces its relationship with Boston, and a clear path for the future.
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT
How Racism and Bias Influence Substance Use and Addiction Treatment
Christina Lee of the BU School of Social Work calls substance use treatment a social justice issue and is helping healthcare providers see the connection between discrimination and drinking.
FACULTY EXPERT
Are Copyrights, Patents, and Trademarks Stifling Creativity and Progress?
Intellectual property scholar Jessica Silbey argues laws haven’t kept pace with the digital era and are enriching individuals and corporations at the expense of society, equality, and innovation.
THOUGHT LEADERS
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