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Diversity

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Higher Ed Institutions Would Benefit from Hiring More Faculty and Staff with Disabilities

October 25, 2021

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Things-to-do

The Weekender: October 21 to 24

October 21, 2021

Social Justice

D&I Learn More Series: History of Treatment of People with Intellectual Disabilities

October 12, 2021

Photo of David Delmar Senties, wearing a gray hat, and a black t-shirt, as he leans across a clear balcony with a silver railing.

Diversity

Opening Doors: David Delmar Sentíes (CFA’06)

October 9, 2021

Composite of book covers mentioned in this listicle of books to read in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Titles include: The Things She's Seen, Split Tooth, An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, Heartbeat Braves, The Only Good Indians, and Elatsoe.

Books

10 Great Reads in Honor of Indigenous Peoples Dayeat

October 7, 2021

Photo collage of the book covers for the followingbooks: Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera, Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Our America: A Hispanic History of the United States by Felipe Fernández-Armesto, The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros, Dominicana by Angie Cruz, Finding Latinx: In Search of the Voices Redefining Latino Identity by Paola Ramos, Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende, Acting on Impulse by Mia Sosa, Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas

Books

Books for Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15, 2021

Photo of a youngish, Black woman, with curly almost shoulder length hair, wearing a white shirt, teaching at the front of a lecture hall. She is seen from behind.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Where Are the Tenured Black Female Professors?

September 14, 2021

Composite image. At left, there is a portrait of Judith Heumann, smiling. She wears purple-ish glasses that match with her sweater, which has a geometric pattern. Her hair is goldish; Judith is white and is a wheelchair user. At right is cover of her book "Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist". The title is in bright yellow font. The cover is a black and white photo of Judith sitting in her wheelchair with a pant suit on and her hand on her face. She smiles and looks into a mirror. At the bottom, “Judith Heumann with Kristen Joiner” is written.

Disability

Diversity & Inclusion’s Learn More Series: Renowned Disability Rights Leader Judy Heumann to Speak

September 13, 2021

Photo of behavioral scientist Nina Mazar, sitting on a bench, and smiling. She wears a bright pink summery dress and has long blonde hair.

Behavioral Science

This Behavioral Scientist Wants to Help Increase COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

July 28, 2021

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Opinion

From the Dalkon Shield to Britney Spears’ IUD: Why Diverse Teams Need to Be Involved in Contraceptive Design

July 1, 2021

Jean-Michel Basquiat’s 1984 painting, “ERO"

Things-to-do

Celebrating Juneteenth on and off Campus

June 17, 2021

Composite image of book covers included in the juneteenth listicle, including “The Brightest Day,” “Stamped from the Beginning,“”The Deep,” “Addy: An American Girl,” “Between the World and Me,” “Crossing Ebenezer Creek,” and “Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You”

Books

10 Powerful Books for Adults, Teens, Kids to Celebrate and Understand Juneteenth

June 17, 2021

History

What Is Juneteenth?

June 15, 2021

BU scientists Colleen Bove (from left), Hanny Rivera, Sarah Davies, and Wally Fulweiler join other collaborators in a new PLOS Biology piece arguing that career advancement in science needs to reward an expanded set of criteria—beyond citations and publishing record—including mentorship, science communication, and multicultural experience.

Culture of Science

Sexism and Racism in Science: How the Coronavirus Pandemic Exposed Everything

June 15, 2021

Black and white photograph of a band of African-American playing at Emancipation Day celebration in June 19, 1900, held in “East Woods” on East 24th Street in Austin. There are 6 men in the band, they all wear suits and hats and hold their instruments, including a fiddle, guitar, clarinet, and upright bass. There are trees and an American flag hanging behind them.

University News

BU Adds Juneteenth as an Annual Holiday in University Calendar Antiracist Makeover

May 13, 2021

Commencement

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez Awarded BU’s 2021 Metcalf Cup and Prize

May 12, 2021

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Accolades

MED’s Fadie Coleman a 2021 Metcalf Award Winner

May 10, 2021

Composite image made from the book covers of the following works: Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang, Naturally Tan by Tan France, Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong, Jade City by Fonda Lee, Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow, Where the Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti, Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles, Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan, Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai, and The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang.

Books

10 Books to Read during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 5, 2021

Photo of Ivanna Solano (Wheelock'16) in downtown Lynn. She wears a tan coat and black sweater, and has long braids with patches of gold. She has large glasses and looks earnestly at the camera. Behind her, a ray of sunlight is seen on a brick wall painted light blue.

Social Work

Opening Doors: Ivanna Solano (Wheelock’16)

May 5, 2021

Diversity & Inclusion

How Does Social Class Affect Students’ College Trajectory?

March 31, 2021

How Does Social Class Affect Students’ College Trajectory?