BU & Peers Urge Research, Student Aid Support
BU & PEERS URGE RESEARCH, STUDENT AID SUPPORT Boston University, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology once again jointly urged the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to increase federal funding for student aid and research. In a memorandum sent to each Massachusetts Congressional office this week, the universities requested support for key student aid investments […]
Making Sense of Election Season
Cable news’ 2016 breakout star brings data, history and energy to his 2020 presidential campaign coverage
BU Launches Coronavirus Website
Site includes FAQs and latest information available Does Boston University have a coordinated plan for the coronavirus? Yes. With so many uncertainties with a fast-moving situation, BU on Monday launched a new website of frequently asked questions to address some of the most pressing coronavirus issues facing the University community, from housing to academics to […]
BU NEIDL Scientists Join International Coronavirus Research Effort
Gathering on Monday focused on race to stop coronavirus spread, as dozens of infectious disease researchers from Boston are teaming up with Chinese collaborators
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BU IN DC Diane Baldwin of Sponsored Programs and Kathryn Mellouk of Research Compliance attended the Council on Governmental Relations winter meeting on February 27 and 28. BUZZ BITS… The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) unveiled new strategies to advance NOAA’s four key science and technology focus areas: unmanned systems, artificial intelligence, ‘omics, […]
BU Makes Top-10 List of Schools Enrolling More Pell Students
ON THE CHARLES RIVER BU Makes Top-10 List of Schools Enrolling More Pell Students Since 2015, Boston University has enrolled almost 600 additional Pell Grant recipients, increasing access and socioeconomic diversity. Meet the students FACULTY EXPERT Tracking the Path of the Opioid Crisis BU historian Benjamin Siegel travels to a tiny poppy farm in […]
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BU IN DC Danielle Citron of the School of Law participated in a panel discussion on the threats to the 2020 election as part of a live taping of Slate’s Amicus podcast on February 19. BUZZ BITS… The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking input on the framework for its NIH-wide strategic plan for […]
BU Makes Top-10 List of Universities Enrolling More Pell Grant Students
The University has made progress increasing socioeconomic diversity since joining the American Talent Initiative, a consortium of access-broadening schools
White House Budget Widely Criticized
BU IN DC Julie Wickstrom of Financial Assistance attended a meeting of the Higher Education Loan Coalition and discussed federal student aid with Congressional staff between February 10 and 12. Ji-Xin Cheng of the College of Engineering participated in the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering’s annual advocacy day on February 11. Kevin Outterson of the School of […]
What’s the Future of Student Financial Aid?
President Trump’s budget proposes deep cuts, contrasting with the vision of Democrats Donald Trump’s proposed budget, sent to the House Budget Committee February 10, would make major cuts to science research and student aid. Photo by AP/J. Scott Applewhite. Call it a tale of two Americas. Setting up a stark contrast between his vision and […]