Education Leaders, Biosecurity Research, Equitable Research Plans
BU IN DC Mary Daly of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine discussed genetic newborn screening legislation with the office of Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) on January 20th. NEW EDUCATION POLICY LEADERS IN CONGRESS The education committees in both chambers of Congress have new leaders in 2023, setting the stage for a shift in […]
Mix Religion and Politics? For these STH Alums, You Bet
A divine calling leads STH alums into public service, from advising a congresswoman to advocating for the environment.
50 Years After Roe v. Wade, What Do the Next 50 Years Look Like?
Scholars, lawyers, and public health officials from across the country gathered at BU Thursday to discuss what’s coming next.
Behind the Scenes at BU’s Photonics Center
Video reveals the engineering feat that allows this research hub to carry out sensitive experiments despite proximity to the Mass Pike.
As Book Bans Increase Across the Country, a BU Scholar is Fighting Back
Wheelock’s Christina Dobbs is providing teachers with ammunition to continue teaching controversial titles.
Research & Student Aid Boosts, ARPA-H, Catalyzing Advocacy
BU IN DC Loretta Lees and Katharine Lusk of the Initiative on Cities attended the winter meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors between January 17th and 20th. The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Thursday that alumnus Hugh T. Clements, Jr. (MET ’05) has been tapped to lead the Community Oriented Policing Services office. […]
US Mayors Address the Climate Crisis in New Report from BU’s Initiative on Cities
2022 Menino Survey of Mayors finds city leaders are eager to invest in electric vehicles, less likely to restrict fossil fuels use.
BU Strikes Tentative Deal to Sell Four LA Apartment Buildings, Keeping Tenants in Their Homes
Land trust would own structures that were bequeathed to the University by alum and benefactor Frederick Pardee.
Q&A: BU Deaf Student on the Impact of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Anna Lim, a Wheelock doctoral student, talks about accessibility and healthcare equity in the hearing-impaired community.
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI)
BU Foundation Relations and Federal Relations hosted a workshop on funding opportunities for clinical effectiveness research on Thursday, January 12, 2023.