Summer Publishing Schedule

BU Today will operate under a slightly reduced publishing schedule through mid-August. We will not publish an edition on Fridays, but if breaking news arises, we will cover it and post it. Our Saturday roundup email is also taking a break.

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Alumni

Alum Who Climbed Everest Says She Grappled with “Grief, Loss, Friendship”

Rebecca Long (CAS’16) describes her trip this spring during one of the deadliest climbing seasons as “life-changing”

June 2, 2023

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Climate and Health

Human Health Is Suffering Because of Climate Change

Public health experts at BU and Harvard are teaming up to diversify and expand the global network of climate and health researchers to reach better solutions

May 31, 2023

Photo: Spectators hold rainbow flag and cheer on the marchers as the Gay Pride Parade proceeds up Sixth Avenue in New York City on June 24, 2018.

Pride Month

POV: Celebrating Pride Month Amidst a Context of Gains and Setbacks for LGBTQIA+ Rights

We need to recognize the challenges the community still faces

June 1, 2023

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Things-to-do

To Do Today: Seaport Sweat

Back for its eighth season, Boston’s biggest free workout series hosts outdoor fitness classes throughout the summer

June 1, 2023

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Linguistics & Language Sciences

Unearthing a Long-Ignored African Writing System, One Researcher Finds African History, by Africans

BU anthropologist Fallou Ngom discovered Ajami, a modified Arabic script, in a box of his late father’s old papers

19 December 21, 2022

Nutrition

Secrets of the Microbiome

The gut is filled with trillions of microbes. BU nutrition scientist Maura E. Walker studies them for clues that could help prevent and treat diabetes and heart disease

1 May 26, 2023

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PRIDE MONTH

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with These Events in and around Boston

From marches to drag bingo to movie screenings, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy Pride 2023

May 31, 2023

Dean Kenneth Lutchen, a white man in a gray suit wearing glasses, stands at a podium during the the NASA Downlink event with astronaut Bob Hines, PhD (ENG’97) in the GSU July 20.

University News

College of Engineering Dean Kenneth Lutchen Named Interim BU Provost

Professor Elise Morgan will lead ENG during his appointment

2 May 31, 2023

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BU Athletics

BU Rowing Teams to Compete at IRA National Championship Regatta This Weekend

Men’s rowing and women’s lightweight teams head to West Windsor, N.J., in pursuit of titles

May 31, 2023

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JUNETEENTH

How Do You Celebrate Juneteenth? We Want to Know

Share your traditions, photos, and recipes with us

May 19, 2023

Edward Avedisian (left) and Aram V. Chobanian at the celebration announcing the Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine on September 29, 2022. Photo by Dave Green

Giving

The Lifelong Friendship behind Astonishing $100 Million Gift to BU’s Medical School

Alumni clarinetist’s philanthropy and humility results in the BU Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine

25 September 29, 2022

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Voices & Opinion

POV: A Lesson from BU’s 150th Commencement

President Brown writes: “Our students were not picking a fight. They were attempting to implement the cancel culture”

129 May 31, 2023

Photo: Jennifer Yen, an Asian woman with long black hair wearing a pink top, stands in front of a generic photo drop and smiles for the camera.

Business & Economics

My Big Idea: Combining Asian Wisdom with Modern Beauty Routines

Alum Jennifer Yen, founder of beauty companies Purlisse and Yensa, uses traditional Asian ingredients in her product lines

May 30, 2023

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In the City

Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Davis Square

Eating, shopping, and hanging out in one of the Boston area’s hippest spots

4 March 22, 2022

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Listen Now

Boston’s Topography Was Shaped By Glaciers More Than 20,000 Years Ago

Our guest this episode, Sally Jamrog (BUA’23), tells us about her favorite BU class, EE 105: Crises of Planet Earth

May 30, 2023

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Public Health

Are You a Novid, or COVID Super-Dodger—Someone Who’s Never Had COVID? Science Has Some Clues Why

BU infectious diseases expert Sabrina Assoumou says researchers are working to understand why some people have avoided the virus or showed no symptoms when infected

108 January 23, 2023

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Things-to-do

To Do Today: Take a Ride on the Iconic Swan Boats in Boston’s Public Garden

One of the Hub’s most beloved attractions since 1877

2 May 25, 2021

Photo: BU’s Xin Zhang (right) collects the STAT Madness 2023 All-Star award from Nicholas St. Fleur, a STAT general assignment reporter and associate editorial director of events. An Asian woman (right) with short black hair and wearing a purple collared shirt holds up a clear glass trophy with a Black man with brown hair in a curly poof and wearing a tan suit.

Metamaterials

Xin Zhang Wins STAT Madness 2023 All-Star Award

Back to the Future-style helmet that improves MRIs helps BU professor scoop fan favorite award at media company’s annual summit

May 11, 2023

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Commencement 2023

50 Great Photos Capture the Joy, Drama of BU’s 150th Commencement

There was passion and there were protests, and BU Today photographers were there to capture the emotion of the historic day

1 May 25, 2023

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Voices & Opinion

If Hispanics Hate the Term “Latinx,” Why Is It Still Used?

CAS’ Maia Gil’Adí says that polling agencies have given the word an unfair reputation

51 October 7, 2022

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Things-to-do

To Do Today: A Late-Night Snack at Back Door Donuts

Check out this pop-up shop near Fenway Park

May 30, 2023

Today’s Close-up

Photo: Four BU Academy students (left to right), Coco Mueller, a white individual with short brown hair and rainbow arm-warmers; Owen Bergstein, a white individual with a black t-shirt and glasses; Kaela Harrison, covering their face and wearing a long-sleeve gray shirt with jeans; and Andrew Chao, in the far right-most part of the frame sit on grass a play Jenga, a wooden block game, at an outdoor BBQ celebrating Pride Month. The day is bright and sunny.

Pride Month BBQ

BU Academy students Coco Mueller (from left), Owen Bergstein, Kaela Harrison, and Andrew Chao took advantage of the gorgeous spring weather to enjoy a game of Jenga at a campus barbecue hosted by the Dean of Students Office in celebration of Pride Month, on June 1. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

View All Close-ups

Graduating Seniors Share Their Hopes and Dreams for Life after BU

In this video, Terriers talk about what they’re looking forward to post-Commencement

0 May 20, 2023

Latest Headlines

Can Ron DeSantis Out-Populist Donald Trump to Win the GOP Nomination?

BU populism scholar Rachel Meade says the Florida governor is “less populist than Trump, but more so than the typical Republican,” and may struggle to woo MAGA voters

2

May 25, 2023
Is Suing Visa the Best Way to Shut Down Pornhub?

BU Law expert says that targeting credit card companies in the war against online sex trafficking, if pushed too far, can cause unintended harms

3

May 9, 2023

Shared from
Mortarboard Messages from BU’s Commencement—Thanks, Protests, and Lots of Flowers

Terriers use their caps to express support for striking Hollywood writers

May 23, 2023

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Commencement 2023

Kim Raver to CFA Grads: “You’ll Hear a Lot of ‘No’ Before You Get to That ‘Yes”

Grey’s Anatomy and 24 star urges Terriers to push through rejection and stay true to their craft at convocation

May 22, 2023

Photo: Sandro Galea (right) dean of the School of Public Health and Robert A. Knox Professor, applauds Admiral Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health at the US Department of Health and Human Services. They stand on a enclosed stage--the dean in their ceremonial clothes and the admiral in their ceremonial outfit. Professors are sat in a line one the stage with multiple flags behind them. In the far right corner, there is a giant jumbotron.

Commencement 2023

“Embrace the Unexpected” Admiral Rachel Levine Urges School of Public Health Grads

Rebecca Long (CAS’16) describes her trip this spring during one of the deadliest climbing seasons as “life-changing”

Public health experts at BU and Harvard are teaming up to diversify and expand the global network of climate and health researchers to reach better solutions

We need to recognize the challenges the community still faces

Back for its eighth season, Boston’s biggest free workout series hosts outdoor fitness classes throughout the summer

BU anthropologist Fallou Ngom discovered Ajami, a modified Arabic script, in a box of his late father’s old papers

The gut is filled with trillions of microbes. BU nutrition scientist Maura E. Walker studies them for clues that could help prevent and treat diabetes and heart disease

From marches to drag bingo to movie screenings, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy Pride 2023

Professor Elise Morgan will lead ENG during his appointment

Men’s rowing and women’s lightweight teams head to West Windsor, N.J., in pursuit of titles

Share your traditions, photos, and recipes with us

Alumni clarinetist’s philanthropy and humility results in the BU Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine

President Brown writes: “Our students were not picking a fight. They were attempting to implement the cancel culture”

Alum Jennifer Yen, founder of beauty companies Purlisse and Yensa, uses traditional Asian ingredients in her product lines

Eating, shopping, and hanging out in one of the Boston area’s hippest spots

Our guest this episode, Sally Jamrog (BUA’23), tells us about her favorite BU class, EE 105: Crises of Planet Earth

BU infectious diseases expert Sabrina Assoumou says researchers are working to understand why some people have avoided the virus or showed no symptoms when infected

One of the Hub’s most beloved attractions since 1877

Back to the Future-style helmet that improves MRIs helps BU professor scoop fan favorite award at media company’s annual summit

There was passion and there were protests, and BU Today photographers were there to capture the emotion of the historic day

CAS’ Maia Gil’Adí says that polling agencies have given the word an unfair reputation

Check out this pop-up shop near Fenway Park

Today’s Close-up

In this video, Terriers talk about what they’re looking forward to post-Commencement

Latest Headlines

BU populism scholar Rachel Meade says the Florida governor is “less populist than Trump, but more so than the typical Republican,” and may struggle to woo MAGA voters

BU Law expert says that targeting credit card companies in the war against online sex trafficking, if pushed too far, can cause unintended harms

Terriers use their caps to express support for striking Hollywood writers

Grey’s Anatomy and 24 star urges Terriers to push through rejection and stay true to their craft at convocation

Assistant secretary for health gave keynote at Convocation to the largest graduating class in the school’s history

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