Spotlights Posts for Spotlights Secrets of the Microbiome The gut is filled with trillions of microbes. Professor Maura Walker studies them for clues that could help prevent and treat diabetes and heart disease. BU Today: Travis Roy Foundation Endows Sargent College Scholarship The fund will provide annual scholarships to graduate students studying OT or PT, focused on issues related to paralysis and spinal cord injury. Announcing the Travis M. Roy Endowed Scholarship Fund A $1M gift from the Travis Roy Foundation will provide annual scholarship awards to students studying issues related to paralysis and spinal cord injury. Sharon Ryan (Sargent ’70) to Deliver the 2023 Sargent College Commencement Address An engaged alumna, Ryan is a Boston University Trustee, community volunteer, and philanthropist Physical Therapy Chair Terry Ellis Promoted to Full Professor Ellis is one of 24 Charles River Campus faculty promoted to full professor this spring BU Today POV: Pesticides and Produce Ignore the “Dirty Dozen” List of Fruits and Vegetables says Professor Joan Salge Blake: "it’s essentially all safe to consume." Tara Watchorn (Sargent’12) Named New Head Coach for Women’s Ice Hockey Olympic gold medalist was standout on defense for Terriers as an undergrad ‘That scares me’: New Childhood Obesity Guidelines Still Face a Long Road to Consensus Paula Quatromoni quoted in STAT on new clinical practice guidelines for screening and treatment of children with obesity. Two Alums Crowned Winners on Food Network’s NFL Tailgate Takedown Patriots fans Molly Winsten (Sargent’18) and Erin Truex (SSW’15) cooked up New England–inspired bites to wow the judges. Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences Class Gets a Peek Inside a Volunteer’s Brain Neurobiology of Language students investigate a particular question about the brain and language using BU’s fMRI scanner Ribbon Cutting for Center for Simulated Clinical Experience Sargent's new state-of-the-art center mimics a clinical setting to prepare students for real-world patient interactions. Moving Toward More Empathetic Maternal Mental Health Care Occupational therapist Leah Smith (Sargent’22) co-developed a training film to help maternity care workers better support their patients. A Crowdsourced List of Our Terriers’ Favorite BU Courses Introduction to Nutrition taught by Joan Salge Blake is a student favorite Spotlight on Daniel Fredholm, Veterinarian for the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Fredholm (CAS’04, Sargent’05) says caring for a variety of wild animals requires training, experience, and lots of patience. Toxic Pressure for Female College Athletes to Cut Body Fat Paula Quatromoni talks to The New York Times about this practice "steeped in weight stigma, stereotypes, and misinformation." Spotlights navigation ← Previous Next →
