Is The True U.S. Pandemic Death Toll Higher than 200,000?
RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT Is The True U.S. Pandemic Death Toll Higher than 200,000? An analysis from the BU School of Pubic Health finds that the number of pandemic-related deaths is actually 36 percent higher than reported, with disadvantaged communities hit even harder than previously thought. Read their findings NOTABLE ALUMNI Bringing NBA “Bubble Games” To […]
DHS Proposes Shorter Visa Duration for Students
BU IN DC Dwayne Minier of Metropolitan College taught a virtual cooking class for the Massachusetts Society, a Washington-based organization for Massachusetts enthusiasts, on September 23. Robert Pinsky of the College of Arts & Sciences spoke at the 2020 National Book Festival on September 27. DHS PROPOSES SHORTER VISA DURATION FOR STUDENTS Last week, […]
A Rallying Cry for More Women and Candidates of Color in Politics
ON THE CHARLES RIVER A Rallying Cry for More Women and Candidates of Color in Politics Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, State Representative Nika Elugardo, and Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell discussed challenging the political status quo with the BU Initiative on Cities and WBUR CitySpace. Hear their cry COMMUNITY RESOURCE “We Will Get Through This.” […]
Congress Poised to Avert Government Shutdown
BU IN DC Kevin Gallagher of the Global Development Policy Center participated in a Center for Strategic & International Studies panel on COVID-19’s impact on Latin America on September 23. Roscoe Giles of the College of Engineering gave a presentation to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Advanced Scientific Computing Advisory Committee on September 24. Rena […]
Congress Considers Research Relief
BU IN DC On Tuesday, President Donald J. Trump nominated alumnus Michael Rigas (CAS ’94, GRS ’94) to be deputy director for management at the White House Office of Management and Budget. CONGRESS CONSIDERS RESEARCH RELIEF While Congress has yet to advance a new coronavirus relief bill, two Congressional committees have recently drawn attention […]
Black Boston: Changing the Face of Politics
YOU’RE INVITED Black Boston: Changing the Face of Politics Join the BU Initiative on Cities and WBUR CitySpace for a virtual discussion with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, State Representative Nika Elugardo, and Boston City Councilor Andrea Campbell. RSVP today RESEARCH HIGHLIGHT Depression Rate Has Tripled Among U.S. Adults BU public health researchers say more than […]
Activities to Activism: New Diversity & Inclusion Website for BU and Boston
Guides to the campus and city, videos featuring Black faculty, and more aim to make the University and the city more welcoming
The Science Behind BU’s Coronavirus Testing Plans
ON THE CHARLES RIVER The Science Behind BU’s Coronavirus Testing Plans How have BU scientists prepared to test 6,000 people a day this fall? Robots, nano beads, and data modeling are all part of the plan. Get the details STUDENT LIFE Upward Bound Toward College — Remotely BU’s summer program for low-income Boston high […]
BUzz Bits
BUZZ BITS… The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) declined to appeal a court-ordered injunction prohibiting its unlawful presence policy, thereby preventing the agency from enforcing it. The rule would have barred international students from entering the country for up to 10 years for any unknowing visa violation. Dr. Kerri Dugan has been appointed acting director of […]
Crystal Williams Promoted to New Position with Focus on Building Community
As vice president and associate provost for community and inclusion, she will expand her responsibilities