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 […]
Building the Next Generation Climate Workforce
Innovative Solutions from Around the Country Thursday, June 9, 2022, 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET on Zoom As climate change accelerates, the United States will face unprecedented challenges in the years ahead, from elevated levels of air and water pollution to extreme weather events such as heatwaves and storm surges. We need a workforce equipped with […]
Climate Workforce, First-Gen Grads, Green Spaces & Dementia
BU IN DC Building The Next Generation Climate Workforce with Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici On June 9th, Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and experts in solutions-oriented graduate education and workforce training will share how policymakers can support programs that empower leaders from diverse backgrounds to solve complex climate challenges. RSVP today ON THE CHARLES RIVER For These […]
Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore Leaving BU to Become President of Dean College
Whether leaping into the Charles River or comforting a grieving family, he’s been the face of BU for the student body for two decades.
The Quest for a Heart Attack Cure
A BU-led team is engineering small patches of cardiac muscle that could repair the heart, treat heart disease, and speed drug development.
Antibiotic Resistance: A Looming Public Health Crisis
BU Prof. Kevin Outterson joined Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO) and others for a Capitol Hill briefing to discuss tackling the growing threat of antibiotic resistance on May 24, 2022 at 1:00 PM (ET). Speakers: Sen. Michael Bennet (D-CO), Member, Senate Agriculture Committee Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-GA), Member, Ways and Means Committee Dawn O’Connell, Assistant Secretary […]