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Faculty

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Science Leadership

From the Broad Institute to the White House: Eric Lander Makes Science Exciting

March 2, 2021

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University News

Elise Morgan Named First Maysarah K. Sukkar Professor of Engineering Design & Innovation

March 2, 2021

COVID On Campus

Boston University Weekly COVID-19 Report: February 17 to 23

February 26, 2021

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Accolades

Helping Students Navigate College Earns Duo BU’s Academic Advising Awards

February 26, 2021

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Environmental Health

In the Northeast, Improved Walking and Bicycling Infrastructure Could Save Hundreds of Lives, Billions of Dollars

February 25, 2021

COVID On Campus

Boston University Weekly COVID-19 Report: February 10 to 16

February 18, 2021

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COVID Heroes

Who Is Your BU Unsung Hero of the Pandemic?

February 16, 2021

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Self-Care

Inspiring Stories on Practicing Self-Care This Valentine’s Day

February 11, 2021

COVID on Campus

Boston University Weekly COVID-19 Report: February 3 to 9

February 11, 2021

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Share the Love

BU Community Shares Valentine’s Day Messages of Love, Friendship, Thanks

February 11, 2021

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Innovation

This 10-Foot-Long Machine Churns Out 2,000 Face Masks an Hour

February 9, 2021

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Books

In Animal City, CAS Historian Traces the History of Livestock in US Cities

February 9, 2021

COVID ON CAMPUS

Boston University Weekly COVID-19 Report: January 27 to February 2

February 4, 2021

Joyce Wong at the podium delivering the Charles DeLisi Distinguished Lecture at Boston University in 2017

Research Accolades

Joyce Wong Elected to National Academy of Inventors

February 3, 2021

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University Appointments

Trustee and Alum Endows New Antiracism Professorship at the School of Law

February 3, 2021

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Research Accolades

Meet BU’s Newest AAAS Fellows

January 28, 2021

COVID ON CAMPUS

Boston University Weekly COVID-19 Report: January 20 to 26

January 27, 2021

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Internet Memes

The Bernie Sanders Sitting Meme’s Instant Popularity, Explained by Science

January 26, 2021

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University News

President Brown on BU’s Lessons Learned from the Fall, Hopes for Spring

January 25, 2021

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CONTACT TRACING

Why “Bidirectional” Contact Tracing Could Drastically Curb Coronavirus Spread—Especially the B-117 Strain

January 21, 2021

Why “Bidirectional” Contact Tracing Could Drastically Curb Coronavirus Spread—Especially the B-117 Strain