Do Immigrants and Immigration Help the Economy?
With immigration dominating politics and voter concerns, BU economist’s research shows immigration boosts local wages and that having neighbors of foreign descent can reduce prejudice
It’s Not Just a Pharmacy—Walgreens and CVS Closures Can Exacerbate Health Inequities
BU researcher talks about the long-term impacts of pharmacy deserts on primarily Black and brown neighborhoods, as well as potential solutions
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
Why Is the US So Unprepared for Natural Disasters?
New BU School of Social Work researcher Darien Alexander Williams studies how climate change, disaster response, and urban planning intertwine with social justice and racism
Are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives Helping Workers—or Dividing Them?
BU researchers find few workplace DEI programs robustly track their impact, but that successful efforts have a handful of elements in common
Racism, Sexism, and the Crisis of Black Women’s Health
For nearly 30 years, Boston University has led the largest and longest-running study of Black women’s health, shining a light on tragic disparities and showing women their lives matter
A Notorious Boston Intersection, Mass and Cass, Faces an Opioid Overdose Crisis. BU Researchers Are Turning to Survivors for Answers
New study concludes it’s time to rethink sobriety requirements for housing and offer more harm-reduction options
This Queer Japanese Novelist Disrupted Beliefs about Sexuality, Love, and Friendship
BU literature scholar says that Nobuko Yoshiya’s work from early 20th-century Japan takes on a new sense of importance as book bans target LGBTQ+ literature