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Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories


In recognition of Women’s History Month, three Boston University journalism professors share their journey — both highs and lows — as women in the field

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Education

How to Help Kids Become Better Readers

BU researchers identify solutions to improve reading and literacy skills and help children struggling with reading

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POV: Why Massachusetts Needs to Pass the Healthy Youth Act


Bill would ensure more young people have access to quality sex and relationship education in school

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Terriers in Charge: Meet Brianna Bourne (CAS’24)


This Terrier in Charge, Brianna Bourne (CAS’24), is the president of SOCA (Students of Caribbean Ancestry). Bourne has kick-started the club, after it took a brief intermission during the pandemic, and has made it a culturally immersive program, offering everything from Caribbean food tastings to music and dance events.

Photo: Protesters hold a placard that says, "Protect trans youth" and "Gay" inside the Indiana Statehouse. A young woman with short curly red hair holds a sign that reads "Protect trans youth" and a masked person next to her holds a word bubble sign that reads "Gay" . The two stand with other masked and unmasked protestors in a statehouse.
Mental Health

How Will Anti-Trans Laws Impact Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth Mental Health?

As states ban gender-affirming care and participation in sports, BU study finds more than half of trans and gender-diverse kids report depression and self-harm—but that peer and school supports can help

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Five BU Students holding white cards with black numbers on them kneel on the floor of a gym smiling towards a camera. BU Dance Marathon raised $5,388 during TerrierTHON 2022. Photo by Matt Lutkins
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The Week Ahead: March 27 to April 2

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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