News & Events
Whether it’s a recent visit to Washington by BU’s president, one of our faculty members testifying before Congress, or the latest research developments on campus, we’ll keep you up to speed.
Federal Outlook for Research Under the New Administration and Congress
BU faculty and staff are invited to participate in a Zoom webinar with federal policy experts to learn about the research priorities of the new White House administration and strategies for positioning your research in this new environment on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The session will feature Vice President for... More
BUMC Provost Workshop with Federal Relations
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine held a campus workshop on how to effectively connect with federal lawmakers with Jennifer Grodsky, Vice President of BU Federal Relations. Participants gained insights into the culture of Congress, effective communication practices and logistics of meeting with legislators, More
Research That Matters: Insights from Community-Engaged Scholarship
On November 18, 2024, BU Wheelock professors discussed boosting the civic engagement of parents who have children with disabilities through legislative advocacy in special education during a webinar moderated by Jessica Wong, BU's Director for Federal Relations.
Access to Pandemic Response Tools
BU Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases (CEID) hosted Assistant Secretary for Global Affairs Loyce Pace for a panel discussion on Thursday, November 7, 2024. This campus event, moderated by Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, CEID's Founding Director, was part of CEID's semi-annual symposium series.
Find Funding in Biomedical Innovation: Working with ARPA-H
Dr. Tyler Best, Deputy Director of the Health Science Futures Mission Office at ARPA-H, visited campus on Monday, October 28, 2024. He shared insights into the agency’s programs, research support, open funding opportunities, and discussed the types of problems the ARPA-H is best suited to address.
BU Celebrates Melissa L. Gilliam’s Inauguration as President
Weeklong lineup includes musical performances, community parties, and Friday’s momentous ceremony at Agganis Arena.
Healthcare Costs
Professor Reni Conti from BU Questrom School of Business testifies before the Senate Finance Committee about prescription drug pricing on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.
BU President Melissa L. Gilliam Visits Capitol Hill
President Gilliam met with Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) and Reps. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) and Lois Frankel (D-FL) in Washington, DC on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
BU President Melissa Gilliam Meets with Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey
President Melissa Gilliam met with Senator Ed Markey (D-MA, Hon. '04) at his Capitol Hill office in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Campus Visit from NASA Science Dr. Nicky Fox
NASA Science Dr. Nicky Fox, NASA Associate Administrator for Science, visited the BU Center for Space Physics on Tuesday, July 30, 2024