The Rise of a Powerhouse BU Department: Economics
Notable alums—from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to the prime minister of Iceland to President Trump’s chief economic advisor to the Illinois secretary of state—have all helped boost the department’s notoriety, while talk about tariffs has made its subject matter all the more timely.
An Independent’s View from Inside the Nation’s Partisan Storm
Matthew Felling (COM ’95), communications chief for the independent Senator Angus King, discusses the urgency of communicating bipartisan cooperation and the government’s positive impact.
Four Women with Ties to BU Win Reelection to House of Representatives
With House and Senate likely to be under GOP control, they will continue serving their constituents
Karen Engelbourg, Leader of BU’s Fundraising Efforts and Alumni Engagement, Is Stepping Down
Nationwide search begins for her successor as senior vice president of development and alumni relations.
BU’s Commencement Student Speaker Is Proud of Being a Change Maker
Michael Arellano reflects on their activism, their identity, and their role in opening the LGBTQ+ Student Resource Center.
BU Marks 50 Years of Changing Lives behind Bars
Prison Education Program feted at milestone anniversary event.
White House Welcomes Young BU Alum for Climate Change Talk
YEAH Fellow Cathy Cheng (ENG’23) invited to celebrate the release of fifth National Climate Assessment.
Veteran Auto Industry Reporter, and COM Alum, on the Historic Auto Workers Strike
Neal Boudette parses the first-ever simultaneous walkout on the Big Three.
Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox Scaled the Blue Wall of Silence
Alum was beaten by fellow police officers who mistook him for a suspect. Now, he’s Boston’s top cop.
Mix Religion and Politics? For these STH Alums, You Bet
A divine calling leads STH alums into public service, from advising a congresswoman to advocating for the environment.