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.
The Signal and the Response
The BU Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases held a conversation with Dr. Paul Friedrichs of the White House Office of Pandemic Preparedness on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
Consumer Products from China: Safety, Regulations, and Supply Chains
Dr. Rebecca Ray from the BU Global Development Policy Center testifies before the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission on Friday, March 1, 2024.
Afghan Girls and Women Highlight Pardee School Summit in Washington DC
On February 27, 2024, the Boston University (BU) Pardee School for Global Studies and the State Department hosted the Alliance for Afghan Women’s Economic Resilience Summit in Washington, DC. In opening remarks, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken praises partnership with BU as “a ray of light in some of... More
School to Prison Pipeline
Dr. Andrew Bacher-Hicks of the BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development discussed how federal policymakers can address the school to prison pipeline with staff for the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation on December 8, 2023. Presentation Slides View the recording
National Drug Control Policy
Join the BU School of Public Health for a discussion with Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) on Thursday, December 7, 2023. Register to attend in-person or via Zoom webinar
On Rotation: Deepen Your Impact through Temporary Government Service
On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, BU Federal Relations held a panel discussion with BU professors who served temporary positions in the federal government. View the Workshop
Boston University Names Melissa L. Gilliam 11th President
Ohio State University provost, physician, and scholar brings to BU her passion for the arts and humanities along with two decades of higher education leadership. “I lead by listening, collaborating, and empowering,” she says.
Role of Pharmacy Benefit Managers in Prescription Drug Markets
Professor Reni Conti from BU Questrom School of Business testifies before the House Oversight and Investigations Committee on the role of pharmacy benefit managers in prescription drug markets on Tuesday, September 19, 2023.
Collegiate Mental Health
Dr. Sarah Lipson of the BU School of Public Health spoke with staff of the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation on current mental health trends for college-aged students, and what policymakers can do to address the situation on Friday, September 15, 2023. View the slides
Unsuitable Litigation: Oversight of Third-Party Litigation Funding
Professor Maya Steinitz from the BU School of Law testifies before the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on third-party litigation funding on Wednesday, September 13, 2023.