Category: News
SMG Named 10th Among World’s Best B-Schools
Boston University’s School of Management has boosted its ranking reviewed by Business Insider by 26 spots since last year.
SMG Named 10th Among World’s Best B-Schools
Business Insider has recently ranked Boston University's School of Management 10th in its survey of the World's Best Business Schools boosting its standing 26 spots over last year.
Lessons from a Hot Zone
"This is a story of hope and resilience … and of the determination of the Ugandans I have worked with. In the midst of an outbreak of one of the deadliest and most contagious viruses known to man, the health workers in Kibaale refused to run. And because I witnessed their unshakable dedication even in the darkest hours, I also refused to run." - Nancy Brady (SPH’13)
Rowing to Kabul
"Our [team] has Kurds, Shia, Sunnis, Arabs, and what brings us together is a care for the environment. I see that in rowing—one Arab, one Kurd, one Christian, one Muslim, all working together toward a common goal, building team spirit among different backgrounds" - Matt Trevithick (CGS’06, CAS’08)
Unraveling the Mysteries of a Public Health Emergency
Four years ago, Daniel Brooks, a School of Public Health epidemiologist, had never been to Nicaragua. Since he began researching an epidemic of chronic kidney disease, he has logged more than a dozen trips to this Central American country as the pressure mounts to pinpoint the cause of the outbreak.
Setting the Stage for Public Health
André de Quadros, professor at the College of Fine Arts, is involved in Theater for Health, pioneered by Arts for Behavior Change (ABC), which educates people about disease prevention and household cleanliness through theatrical performances that captivate their audience.
Education and Service in Ecuador
Six students from the School of Medicine gain real world experience as they travel to Ecuador's Andean Highlands where they work with the nonprofit organization, Cacha Spanish Medical Institute; they provide emergency care for severely ill patients as well as learn and practice Spanish.
A Toolkit for Success
The Global Operations Toolkit is a living document that offers accessible material on a broad range of topics including establishing permanent programs overseas, paying staff, following regulatory procedures, and managing currency fluctuations.
Leading the Way
The Center for Global Health & Development (CGHD) founded by Jonathon L. Simon is a multidisciplinary research center that focuses on helping to solve critical health and social development issues in poverty-stricken countries. They are also involved in Project SEARCH, which evaluates the quality and effectiveness of AIDS prevention, care, and treatment.
No Doubt about Drought
Leading Professor of Earth & Environment, Ranga Myeni along with graduate student, Liang Xu, investigate the effects of the 2005 and 2010 droughts on the Amazon forest and foreseeable consequences on the environment.
Global Feature
Global Feature
Global Feature
