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University News

BU Shotokan Karate Club practice

University News

Perfecting Their Katas

November 30, 2017

Computational Science

University Launches $20 Million Innovate@BU Initiative for Students

November 29, 2017

LOLCat searches the internetz on a laptop

Science & Technology

What Are Your Top-10 Favorite Websites?

November 27, 2017

808 Comm Ave building exterior

Racism

Expanding Howard Thurman Center to Move to 808 Comm Ave

November 27, 2017

A cartoon depicting two females, one in a burka an one in a bikini, judging each other for the amount of skin that is covered or uncovered.

Science & Technology

Sexism in the Harvey Weinstein Era

November 27, 2017

Alcohol

Safety

Alcohol Enforcement Patrol Stats 2017

November 21, 2017

Josiah Sherman, an undergraduate majoring in biology at Xavier University, in New Orleans, explaining his research at Xavier’s 2017 summer research symposium. As part of a new NSF grant to engage underrepresented minorities in exploring STEM careers, the BU School of Medicine will offer opportunities for Xavier students to meet with researchers at BU.

Accolades

BU Promotes Diversity in STEM Fields with NSF Grants

November 20, 2017

University News

Investigation Finds Evidence of Sexual Harassment

November 17, 2017

Cofounders of the start-up Cannabis Community Care and Research Network pitch their busines idea at the Cannabis Start-up Competition at the Questrom School of Business

Research

Plenty of Fresh Ideas at Questrom’s Cannabis Start-up Competition

November 17, 2017

Autumn view of Boston University students walking along Commonwealth Ave.

University News

BU’s Bond Rating Upgraded by Moody’s

November 17, 2017

Biomedical engineering major Ryan Lim (ENG’18, MED’22) shares two favorite off-campus ramen noodle spots.

University News

My Own Boston: Ryan Lim

November 16, 2017

A person pours maple syrup on chicken and waffles at Buttlermilk & Bourbon restaurant in Boston

In the City

Brunch Bets: Buttermilk & Bourbon

November 16, 2017

Auggie, a three-year-old Boston terrier, serves as a therapy dog at the BU Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center (SARP)

Student Health Services

Therapy Dog Auggie Makes an Impact at SARP

November 15, 2017

STH’s Shelly Rambo offers a theological perspective on trauma, while he colleagues’ tackle its clinical and literary aspects.

Schools and Colleges

How Many Profs Does It Take to Teach Trauma?

November 15, 2017

A magnetized pouch that Boston University lecturer Joelle Renstrom uses to lock up student cell phones during class

Science & Technology

Surviving Class minus Your Cell Phone

November 14, 2017

View of the Boston skyline at night

Mobile

Eight Ways to Hack Boston

November 14, 2017

Allison Zuckerberg, President of the BU chapter of Actively Moving Forward holds a lollipop that says Grief Sucks

Mental Health

Assisting Students Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

November 13, 2017

View of construction on Commonwealth Ave. in Boston

Comm Ave

Lane Closures on Comm Ave Again

November 13, 2017

Maria Vertkin, founder of the Found in Translation nonprofit organization that trains low-income women to become medical interpreters

Accolades

Helping Immigrants Understand Their Doctors

November 13, 2017

They get a kick out of improv comedy: Liquid Fun performing at BU Central last month. Photo by Michael D. Spencer

Arts & Culture

Improv comedy. The Octopus. And Bon Iver (Not Really).

November 9, 2017

Improv comedy. The Octopus. And Bon Iver (Not Really).