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Coronavirus

A still from a Redstone Film Festival film

Film & TV

This Year’s Redstone Film Festival Goes Virtual

April 17, 2020

An aerial photo of Boston

Air Pollution & COVID-19

No, it’s Not Your Imagination, the Air in Boston is Cleaner

April 16, 2020

A portrait photo of Gloria Waters

COVID-19 Shutdown

After Major Exodus From Campus Labs, BU Research Plans For a Post-Pandemic Return

April 16, 2020

Image of a women sitting on her couch; she has her head in her hand and looks distressed.

Public Health

Understanding the Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence

April 16, 2020

A photo of a woman wearing a mask putting her hand up to prevent someone from coming too close

COVID-19 "Ick" Factor

Ew, Gross! Four Ways Disgust Is Shaping the Coronavirus Pandemic

April 16, 2020

A photo of BU field hockey teammates Shannon Ma (right) and Rebecca Janes hugging goodbye last month as BU students left campus to flee the pandemic.

Mental Health & COVID-19

Five Things COVID-19 Might Do to Young Adults’ Mental Health

April 16, 2020

Image of Boston City Councilor and BU alum, Annissa Essaibi-George, who has started sew face masks for the Boston University Police Department at the Stitch House, a shop in Dorchester which she founded. Two BU PD officers stand at her left and right; the wall behind them is filled with skeins of yarn.

Community Service

Inside BU Alum’s Stitch House, a Business for the Times

April 16, 2020

A photo of Rafael Kriger

Student Voices

Dispatches from Abroad: International Students on Life at Home

April 16, 2020

Shot of Nickerson Field with a lone runner in purple jacket running on the track in March of 2020. "Boston University" is seen written on a wall on one side of the track.

Public Health

Sargent Webinar Helps Runners Recalibrate for Postponed Marathon

April 16, 2020

A photo of a woman in a mask holding her phone while she boards and MBTA green line train

Contact Tracing

Contact Tracing App Warns of COVID-19 Exposure while Protecting Privacy

April 15, 2020

Image of three bikers crossing Comm Ave on a warm summer day. The Prudential Building is seen in the background. BU banners line the street.

Public Health

BU Begins Summer Housing Sign-up for Students Who Cannot go Home

April 15, 2020

Portrait of Nadia Lee (LAW’20) in formal attire in front of a staircase; Lee helped draft the petition for emergency diploma privilege.

Law

LAW Students Press for Emergency License to Practice without Taking the Bar Exam

April 15, 2020

A photo of a Zoom video chat of MED students who helped mobilize Medical Personnel Support

Health & Medicine

“You Shouldn’t Have to Be Worrying about Childcare When You’re Fighting a Pandemic”

April 14, 2020

Photo of Nick Mason (COM’22) acting as a production assistant to his father, CBS This Morning co-host Anthony Mason, as they broadcast from their Manhattan apartment. Anthony is not wearing any shoes, and sits in front of a laptop with a suit jacket on.

Film & TV

For One COM Student, Shelter-at-Home Means Learning Hands-on Broadcasting

April 14, 2020

Image of a research’s hands as they examine tissue samples in their lab. A dish with six compartments of pink liquid rests on the table.

Public Health

University Speaks Up for Next Generation of Scientists

April 14, 2020

Composite image of photos of Boston Medical Center doctors Kristen Goodell, Evan Berg, Michael Ieong, Sarah Kimball, and James Hudspeth

Boston Medical Center

Boston Medical Center Doctors on Front Lines of COVID-19 Pandemic

April 13, 2020

A photo of Study Abroad students in Sydney, Australia

Coronavirus

Study Abroad Program Directors on Coping with Coronavirus, Far from Boston

April 13, 2020

Image of two heart geo-pins on an image of heart with the earth inside of it.

Student Life

Suddenly Dating Long Distance? Thanks, Coronavirus

April 13, 2020

A family takes photos of tulip fields in Lisse, Netherlands

Public Health

Advice from SHA Faculty on How Hard-Hit Hotels Should Communicate during Pandemic

April 13, 2020

Photo of a pile of multi-colored, hand-sewn masks on a carpet floor.

Student Voices

BU Student Puts Her Passion for Sewing to Use Making Face Masks for Healthcare Workers

April 11, 2020

BU Student Puts Her Passion for Sewing to Use Making Face Masks for Healthcare Workers