Alum Oversees the Massachusetts Megaprojects That Will Reshape People’s Lives
Luisa Paiewonsky’s projects include Mass Pike realignment, replacing bridges to Cape Cod.
BU Backs Lawsuit to Halt Cuts to Department of Defense Research Funding
Legal declaration says dramatic drop in DOD support could imperil research that “millions of Americans benefit from and depend on”.
How Could the SAVE Act Impact Young Voters and Married People Who’ve Changed Their Name?
BU political scientist Christine Slaughter says that changing the electoral process can deter people from the polls.
Is the United States in a Constitutional Crisis?
Yes, says BU LAW Professor Jessica Silbey, but it’s up to elected representatives and individual citizens—not the courts—to save democracy.
How High-Level Lawsuits Are Disrupting Climate Change Policies
BU researchers are pushing for changes to international treaties to better protect the planet after finding fossil fuel companies are increasingly suing countries for billions over climate policies.
“We Will Not Remain Silent”: Afghan Girls and Women Highlight Pardee School Summit in Washington
In opening remarks, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken praises partnership with BU as “a ray of light in some of the darkness”.
Permanently Expanding the Child Tax Credit Can Make Generational Change
BU researchers argue a permanent expansion would protect families against economic shocks.
Video Mini Explainer: The Global Problem of Statelessness
Amid a refugee crisis, director of BU Center on Forced Displacement argues for a new approach to helping people not recognized by any country.
After a Year in the White House, BU Infectious Diseases Expert Shares Lessons about Pandemic Response
Nahid Bhadelia has returned to BU after helping lead the Biden administration’s COVID-19 pandemic response and advising on preparing the world for future outbreaks.
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.