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Housing

Photo of the tents of a homeless camp lining the sidewalk in area commonly known as Mass and Cass in Boston. A dark blue and light blue tent are placed together as people and bikes stand around them.

Politics

US Mayors Say Homelessness Crisis Falls to Them, but They Lack Support and Funding

January 20, 2022

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Housing

Thinking of Subletting in Boston? Here’s What You Need to Know

December 3, 2021

a photo collage featuring studio photos of all 13 members of the team of Boston University researchers all posing in front of black backdrops in various poses.

Environmental Justice

This Squad of Researchers Is a Real-Life Justice League

October 27, 2021

A woman wearing a protective face covering stares sullenly out of her window.

Mental Health

Depression Rates in US Tripled When the Pandemic First Hit—Now, They’re Even Worse

October 7, 2021

Photo of Anea Harris (Wheelock'24), in a black shirt, blue jeans, and slippers with smilie faces on them, resting her hand on her lofted bed in her dorm room. The walls are decorated with photos and the bed has pillows in the shape of a knot and a piece of toast.

Campus Life

Video: Tips for Dorm Decor and Organization—from an Expert

September 11, 2021

Maricopa County constable Darlene Martinez escorts a family out of their apartment after serving an eviction order for non-payment

Government & Law

BU School of Law Joins Fight in Eviction Moratorium Crisis

September 8, 2021

A familly embraces in a big hug saying goodbye after moving their child into dorms for the fall semester at Boston University

Campus Life

Video: Families Bid Their Freshmen Farewell

September 3, 2021

Students and parents wearing protective face masks move into dorms on the Boston University campus, August 2020

Back2BU

Move-In 2021: What You Need to Know

August 20, 2021

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Heat Illness

How Does Heat Exposure Affect the Body and Mind?

July 6, 2021

Heat map of the Boston metro area

Environmental Health

As Temperatures Set Records, Heat Exposure Hits Some Neighborhoods Harder than Others

June 25, 2021

A photo of people riding bikes on the Charles River Esplanade

Health & Wellness

Massachusetts Ranked No. 1 Healthiest State on National Community Well-Being Index

May 25, 2021

A photo of Will Loggia with his arms outstretched standing in front of a brick wall with a red sign that reads "West Campus Residences." A video play button is overlayed.

Student Life

Expectations vs. Reality: How My Freshman Year during a Pandemic Measured Up

April 28, 2021

A photo of Gaby Yidi standing against a brick wall with her arms crossed, smiling

Academics

School of Hospitality Administration to Launch Senior Living Concentration for Grad Students

April 26, 2021

Photo of Daisy Figueroa (LAW’21) in a black t-shirt and jeans ripped at the knee standing if front of a larger mural with the virgin mary and graffiti painted all over it. The photo has been edited so Figueroa is in black and white and the mural is brightly colored.

Student Activism

Student Activism Today Is Leaving a Mark on Climate Change, Antiracism, Housing, and More

March 26, 2021

Photo of Henriquez, a middle-aged Black woman, standing in a long p-coat and colorful scarf in a snowy park.

Alumni

Opening Doors: Sandra Brooks Henriquez (CAS’72), CEO of the Detroit Housing Commission

February 9, 2021

Photo of August Menchaca (CAS’23) in a face mask, black t-shirt and jeans, collects his things from a UPS truck and wheels them away in a yellow cart while moving in on Bay State Rd on August 26.

Back2BU

Fall Move-out, Intersession, Spring Move-in: What You Need to Know

October 20, 2020

Photo of Dragon Ding (CAS 21) an RA in Sleeper Hall posing for a photo on West campus on October 5, 2020. Ding wears a black face mask that reads "West is Best" and has a green BU shirt on.

Residence Life

Toughest Job on Campus? Try Being an RA during COVID-19

October 6, 2020

Jiaxin (Jack) Tong (COM’22) moves into his Bay State Rd residence on August 14. After his flights home to China got cancelled five times in the spring and early summer, Tong stayed on campus for the summer, taking classes.

Move-in

Will Move-in 2020 Be Different from Years Past? Very.

August 14, 2020

A photo of the new COVID testing protocol at Boston University.

COVID Testing

Robots, Nanobeads, and Data Modeling—The Science behind BU’s Coronavirus Testing Plan

August 4, 2020

Exterior view of Warren Towers student residence hall at Boston University

University News

BU Extends Deadline for Students to Cancel Their Residence License Agreement

June 29, 2020

BU Extends Deadline for Students to Cancel Their Residence License Agreement