Balancing Budgets by Emptying Bellies: WIC Cuts Would Harm Our Youngest Children
A federal nutrition program that helps millions access healthy food is being threatened by congressional Republicans—here’s why it’s worth saving.
Close Up: SPH Briefing on Capitol Hill
Senator Edward Markey (Hon.’04) (D-Mass) spoke at a briefing, hosted by BU’s School of Public Health on Capitol Hill July 20, on the detrimental effects of climate change on vulnerable populations and how communities are mobilizing to address it.
Youth Mental Health
Boston University School of Public Health hosted Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy on Monday, June 5, 2023.
US Reps Stephen Lynch, Ayanna Pressley Tout ECASH Bill for Those Shut Out of Digital Transactions
Computing & Data Sciences faculty offer direction for design, privacy, and security at BU event.
As Supreme Court Starts New Term, Some Cases to Watch
On the docket this fall: affirmative action, election practices, more.
BU Today Close-Up
Provost Jean Morrison Weighs in on CHIPS and Science Act.
US Census Bureau Has Released Some 2020 Census Results: What’s Next?
CAS political scientist Maxwell Palmer on how data will shape redistricting
Why Global COVID Vaccinations Are Dangerously Lagging: Six Things to Know
As Delta variant spreads rapidly, BU-led panel explains why vaccination rollout isn’t keeping pace
BU & MIT Host Science Policy Webinar & Congressional Meetings on February 17-18
BU Federal Relations and the MIT Washington Office hosted a virtual science policy workshop for graduate students and post-docs to learn the basics of science policymaking and advocacy in D.C. Participants heard from several research policy experts and advocates on key aspects of the legislative and regulatory process that impact the federal research enterprise, the […]
Q&A Explainer: Who Will Benefit from CARES Act Dollars—and Why
Students in need will come first, technology for online learning after that