Category: News

Speaking, Cooking and Singing in Zulu

March 4th, 2015 in News

Innovative African language program boosted by federal grant.

Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad: Application Deadline & Webinar

March 2nd, 2015 in News

The Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program (GPA) Short-Term Projects provides grants to support overseas projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for teachers, students, and faculty engaged in a common endeavor. Deadline for applications is Monday, March 23, 2015. A webinar will be offered on Thursday, March 5th.

Cultural clubs gather to celebrate Asian New Year

February 27th, 2015 in News

To celebrate the Asian New Year and showcase the vibrancy of Asian culture, the Asian Studies Initiative at Boston University partnered with multiple cultural groups to host an Asian New Year celebration Thursday.

International Travel Registry, Policy Announced

February 23rd, 2015 in News

Global Programs announced important new guidance on health, safety, and security while traveling overseas.

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program applications open

February 20th, 2015 in News

The Fulbright Scholar Program offers teaching, research, or combination teaching/research awards in over 125 countries for the 2016-2017 academic year. Deadline for most applications is Monday, August 3, 2015.

Making TB the Next Polio

February 9th, 2015 in News

BU team lands $21 million NIH grant to study the disease.

POV: The Public Health Consequences of Hate

January 27th, 2015 in News

Charlie Hebdo massacre underscores impact of less glaring hatred, intolerance on millions.

Cuba Gets a New Normal

January 26th, 2015 in News

Normalized diplomatic relations a vital first step, BU expert says.

Global Connections Newsletter, Fall 2014

December 1st, 2014 in News, Newsletter

Stories in this issue include BU’s placement in the latest Open Doors rankings, highlights from recent Study Abroad city site anniversaries, Global Programs partnerships with ERC and International Admissions, a faculty spotlight profile, a postcard from Nepal, and more.

Solving Nutrition Challenges in Nepal

November 25th, 2014 in News, Postcard

First place photo contest winner SPH faculty member Kirk Dearden (CAS ’15) writes about his time as project director for one of the largest nutrition...