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Photo of empty desks in a classroom.

University News

Updated: BU Moves All Classes Online Due to Coronavirus—Questions and Answers

March 11, 2020

A worker at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash., near Seattle, wears a mask as she leaves the building

Coronavirus Outbreak

BU Infectious Disease Experts on What We’ve Learned about Coronavirus

March 4, 2020

A photo of a driver with a hands-free cellphone mount

Public Safety

Listen Up: New Law Requires Massachusetts Drivers to Use Phones Hands-Free

February 19, 2020

Nathan Phillips in his office February 4, a week into his hunger strike.

Scientist on Strike

Why BU Environmental Researcher Nathan Phillips Is on a Hunger Strike

February 5, 2020

A photo of an open door with an out-of-focus dorm room visible in the background.

Campus Life

How to Protect Yourself and Your Property on Campus—and Off

January 22, 2020

Packs of JUUL e-cigarettes on a display shelf focused on a pack of Menthol flavored vape package.

Health & Medicine

Why Is Menthol So Addictive to Vapers?

December 3, 2019

Portrait of Diana Ceballos, Boston University School of Public Health assistant professor of environmental health, in front of a Boston construction site.

Environmental Health

Children of Construction Workers Are at Risk of Secondhand Lead Exposure

December 3, 2019

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro speaking at a podium during a public appearance.

University News

Ben Shapiro’s Visit to BU: 20 Questions and Answers You Need to Know

November 11, 2019

Illustration of padlock with digital glitches in it.

Technology

Security and Privacy Experts Uncover Hidden Threats You Need to Know About

October 29, 2019

Luigi LaRocca of KPBM Architects gives a presentation about the new Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences at a town hall meeting on the Boston University campus.

Campus & Facilities

Campus Town Hall Addresses Concerns over Construction of New Data Sciences Building

October 23, 2019

comm ave bike lane

Bike Safety

Comm Ave’s New Bike Lanes: Nine Safety Tips You Need to Know About

October 15, 2019

A Boston University student poses in the doorway of his new off-campus apartment in Allston.

Housing

Big Decision: Should I Stay On Campus or Move Off?

October 2, 2019

Packages of Juul e-cigarette products are seen on display at a smoke shop.

Vaping

Mass. Governor Baker Orders Ban on All Vaping Products and Declares Public Health Emergency

September 24, 2019

Campus Life

Campus Life 101: Staying Safe on and off Campus

September 10, 2019

The Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions Were a Suburban Disaster. Questrom Alum Joe Albanese Led a Military Recovery.

Public Safety

The Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions Were a Suburban Disaster. Questrom Alum Joe Albanese Led a Military Recovery.

July 9, 2019

Stack of books on a table in a prison

Commencement

Behind Bars. And Graduating from BU

May 15, 2019

Public Safety

Why You Should Keep a Tourniquet in Your Beach Bag

April 20, 2019

the sidewalk, with I WILL WALK WITH YOU and footprints painted on it in blue

Students

I Will Walk with You Seeks to Raise Awareness about Sexual Violence

April 8, 2019

Dan Harmon and Louis C.K.

Faculty

Should Sexual Predators Outed by #MeToo Get Their Careers Back?

March 26, 2019

Bikes parked outside of the Mugar Library

BUPD

BUPD Bugs a Bicycle in an Effort to Deter Thieves

March 20, 2019

BUPD Bugs a Bicycle in an Effort to Deter Thieves