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Faculty

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Obituaries

BU President Emeritus Aram Chobanian (Hon.’06) Dies at 94; Helped Stabilize the University in Tumultuous Period

September 2, 2023

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Photo Essay

A Round of A-Paws for Pets on Campus

August 24, 2023

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New Appointment

Joan Donovan, Nationally Recognized Expert in Misinformation and Disinformation, Joins BU Faculty

August 16, 2023

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Artificial Intelligence

It’s Time to Push Pause on Artificial Intelligence, Says BU Philosopher

July 18, 2023

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Campus Life

Are You Bringing Your Pet to Campus This Summer? We Want to Hear from You (Both)!

July 14, 2023

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Journalism & Media

Can the New York Times Cover Sports without a Sports Desk?

July 13, 2023

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Council of Economic Advisers

From Wheelock to Washington

July 7, 2023

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Faculty

I Will Teach My 10,000th BU Student This Summer. Here’s What I’ve Learned

July 7, 2023

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Diversity & Inclusion

This Student-Created CDS Workshop Examines Equality in the Technology Industry

June 30, 2023

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Affirmative Action

Disappointed and Determined, BU Community Reacts to SCOTUS Affirmative Action Ruling

June 29, 2023

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Affirmative Action

Supreme Court Guts Affirmative Action in College Admissions, Provides Scant Guidance for Universities

June 29, 2023

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Holocaust Museum

BU Wiesel Center Director: Boston’s Proposed Holocaust Museum Would Educate and Inform about the Legacy of Genocide

June 28, 2023

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Promotions

Introducing the Newest Charles River Campus Associate Professors

June 27, 2023

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New Appointment

Sociologist and Scholar Anthony Abraham Jack’s Mission: Create a More Welcoming Campus

June 26, 2023

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UNIDENTIFIED OBJECTS

Is the Government Concealing UFO Craft and Dead Extraterrestrials?

June 22, 2023

New Appointment

Leading Texas Scholar Is New Dean of BU School of Social Work

June 15, 2023

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Film & TV

COM Prof’s Documentary Revisits Improbable Story of Man vs. Whale

June 14, 2023

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Voices & Opinion

Where Does Trump’s Case Fall against Past Presidential Scandals Involving Sex, Power, Profit?

June 13, 2023

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Campus Life

Office Artifacts: Romy Ruukel

June 12, 2023

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Books

Ibram Kendi, Joel Christian Gill Team up for New Graphic Version of Kendi’s Stamped From the Beginning

June 5, 2023

Ibram Kendi, Joel Christian Gill Team up for New Graphic Version of Kendi’s Stamped From the Beginning