Reproductive Rights, Refugees, Data Gaps
ON THE CHARLES RIVER University Affirms Commitment to Guaranteeing Women’s Reproductive Rights In a letter following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, President Brown assured the BU community that the University remains steadfastly committed to guaranteeing women’s reproductive rights under Massachusetts law. Read his letter FACULTY EXPERT America the Miserly: How Our […]
The Battle for Reproductive Rights
Following a historic Supreme Court decision on abortion, alum Shwetika Baijal is organizing a national response for the Planned Parenthood Action Fund.
America the Miserly: How Our Refugee System Fails Desperate People
With thousands fleeing Ukraine and millions still displaced by the Syrian civil war, a BU sociologist’s new book faults the United States, Canada, and Germany for letting down refugees.
Two Technologies That Can Make Diagnosing Dementia Easier for Doctors and Patients
With millions of older adults projected to develop Alzhiemer’s in the next few decades, researchers are creating novel systems for diagnosing the disease.
White House Science Advisor, Title IX, ARPA-H
BU IN DC Doctoral students in the BU URBAN program met with Congressional staff, science policy experts, and leaders in nongovernmental organizations about science policymaking between June 14th and 16th. Kevin Gallagher of the Global Development Policy Center hosted a discussion and reception with members of the Task Force on Climate, Development and the International […]
Data Gaps for Race and Ethnicity Are Holding Back Antiracism Efforts, New Report Says
Ibram X. Kendi–led BU Center for Antiracist Research calls for new data standards to help confront racial inequities and injustice.
Title IX Turns 50: It Changed Society—but Now It Must Go Further
In 1972, women comprised 15 percent of all student athletes, now it’s 44 percent, women were less than 10 percent of doctors and lawyers, today it’s more than 50 percent.
Juneteenth, Pell Grants, Climate Workforce
ON THE CHARLES RIVER What Juneteenth Means To Me In a photo essay, the BU community reflects on the significance of the holiday. Graduate student Tomeka Frieson (SPH’23) says, “Juneteenth, for me, then, is equal parts celebration and remembrance.” Reflect on the holiday STUDENT LIFE Pell Grant 50th Anniversary: BU Students Share How It Changed […]
Building a Diverse, Strong Climate Workforce
Climate leaders from Boston University and around the country briefed Congressional staff on how they are working to train the next generation for careers solving the climate crisis.
BU on the Hill, ARPA-H, EPA Research
BU IN DC Kevin Outterson of the School of Law and CARB-X joined Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA) for a virtual panel discussion on antibiotic resistance on May 24th. Sarah Hokanson of Professional Development & Postdoctoral Affairs presented at the 2022 Improving Undergraduate STEM Education Summit on June 2nd. Mary Churchill and Ryan […]