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Astronomy
Astronomy Class Ponders Life Beyond Earth
Course explores everything from human colonies in space to UFOs

Climate Resilience
Climate Change Is Threatening the Mystic River Watershed—Can It Be Saved?
Researchers at BU’s School of Public Health use geospatial data and mapping tools to support community climate resilience efforts
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BU’s Graduating Medical Students Find Their Future in a Match Day Envelope
Annual ritual pairs students with residency programs
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The Week Ahead: March 20 to 26
Our new weekly feature delivers a curated list of what’s coming up around campus, Boston, the country, and the world, so you can plan ahead
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BU Today Is Seeking Interns for Summer and 2023–2024 School Year
Deadline to apply for paid internships is March 24
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HOCKEY EAST
BU Men’s Hockey Wins 10th Hockey East Title in Overtime
Two-goal night from Lane Hutson seals Terrier’s victory over Merrimack 3-2

Arts & Culture
Making Big Moves at GrubStreet
During the pandemic, the writing center got a new home in the Seaport, more users, and a strengthened focus on diversity
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Do You Think Your Drink was Spiked? How to Recognize the Symptoms and Take the Right Steps
BU experts explain the process for reporting an incident and finding on-campus support
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BU Appoints New Executive Director of Innovate@BU
Former MassChallenge president and CEO Siobhan Dullea (CAS’91) starts April 3
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Terriers in Charge: Kathya Correa Almanza (CAS’25)
Vice president of external affairs for Alianza Latina
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Skiers and Snowboarders Could Be Exposing Themselves to Harmful “Forever Chemicals” Without Realizing
A new BU study finds that routine gear maintenance raises risk of being exposed to PFAS and other chemicals
March 14, 2023

Student Life
For These Terriers, Spring Break in Florida Was All about Volunteering
Photo Gallery: Students partner with Nature Conservancy during Alternative Service Breaks trip to Hobe Sound
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Women’s History Month
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NASA
Delivery Drones and Rotor-Powered Rideshares Sound Great—and Noisy
BU researchers with NASA funding will lead a multimillion-dollar, multi-institution project to help develop quieter vertical lift air vehicles

Infectious Diseases
Bird Flu Is Making Headlines but Doesn’t Threaten a Pandemic…Yet
BU infectious diseases expert says scientists are watching closely

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
BU Community Celebrate the Women Who Have Influenced Their Lives
During Women’s History Month, alum, staff, and students share stories about family members, mentors, colleagues who have inspired them

Business & Finance
Why are Banks Failing and Does That Herald Another Financial Crisis?
Three BU experts on banking, law, and financing answer three questions about Silicon Valley, Signature Bank, and what happens next
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Arts & Culture
- No Mess, One-Pan Sausage Pasta Bake
- POV: Revising Roald Dahl’s Classic Children’s Books Is a “Dangerous Portent of Future Censorship”
- Who Is the Lucky Scream Superfan?
Business & Law
- Why are Banks Failing and Does That Herald Another Financial Crisis?
- Biden’s Legal Strategy Could Result in Supreme Court Scuttling His Student Loan Cancellation Program
- Should Tech Companies Be Held Accountable for Letting Terrorists on Their Sites?
Campus Life
- BU’s Graduating Medical Students Find Their Future in a Match Day Envelope
- For These Terriers, Spring Break in Florida Was All about Volunteering
- Terriers in Charge: Kathya Correa Almanza (CAS’25)
Health & Medicine
- Do You Think Your Drink was Spiked? How to Recognize the Symptoms and Take the Right Steps
- POV: Massachusetts Can Finally Measure the Health of Primary Care
- Today I Learned: The Smell of Formaldehyde Makes You Hungry
In the City
- The Week Ahead: March 20 to 26
- The Weekender: March 16 to 19
- Do You Think Your Drink was Spiked? How to Recognize the Symptoms and Take the Right Steps
Science & Technology
- What Did You Miss Most in the Weird Winter? Snow Days, Warm Foods, Complaining, Fires, Winter Runs, and More
- Bird Flu Is Making Headlines but Doesn’t Threaten a Pandemic…Yet
- Astronomy Class Ponders Life Beyond Earth
Sports
- BU Men’s Hockey Wins 10th Hockey East Title in Overtime
- BU Men’s Hockey Faces Providence in Hockey East Semifinal Friday Night
- Women’s Basketball’s Comeback Falls Short in Patriot League Final
University News
- BU Appoints New Executive Director of Innovate@BU
- Do You Think Your Drink was Spiked? How to Recognize the Symptoms and Take the Right Steps
- New Fellowship Program Aims to Bring Antiracism into BU Curricula
Voices & Opinion
- What Did You Miss Most in the Weird Winter? Snow Days, Warm Foods, Complaining, Fires, Winter Runs, and More
- Why are Banks Failing and Does That Herald Another Financial Crisis?
- POV: Revising Roald Dahl’s Classic Children’s Books Is a “Dangerous Portent of Future Censorship”