On Campus 17 Answers From the Shadow of Death Terrorism expert Jessica Stern explores the motives behind violent extremism Interactive
Research + Fungi Rule the World The surprising role that molds, mushrooms, and other dirt-dwellers play in climate change Video
Alumni 4 Of Hoops and Healing New book, Black Gods of the Asphalt, examines the game’s role as a communal touchstone Interactive
Alumni 1 How to Win a Stanley Cup Pittsburgh Penguins coach Mike Sullivan knows a lot about winning, and losing
Books + Weaving Asian American History Peter Ho Davies’ The Fortunes is by turns haunting and comical
Alumni + Tales of Heroes, in Print and Film Two of COM alum’s books make it to the big screen in 2016
June 18, 2019Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial IntelligenceData and algorithms can spot medical concerns early and point to solutions
June 12, 2019Crowdsourcing a Second Bill of Rights? ENG Professor Wants to Give It a ShotGreg Blonder says our leaders often obstruct the public’s will
June 10, 2019A Dead Humpback, a Team of Scientists, a Race for AnswersDid noise pollution in the ocean contribute to her death in the waters off Cape Cod? Her whale ears may hold important clues
June 10, 2019Shari Davis (Sargent’10,’12) among 20 Obama Fellows Named Worldwide“The Obamas represent…the reality that ceilings can and should be broken”
June 6, 2019Natick’s World War II Museum Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-DayFounder Ken Rendell, who studied business at BU, has created special exhibition
June 4, 2019Stan Sclaroff Named Dean of Arts & SciencesAfter nationwide search, interim dean chosen for strong and consistent leadership
February 9, 2016 One Woman’s Lengthened Shadow Pulitzer Prize–nominated English professor Millicent Bell was as “effervescent” in person as she was on the page
October 15, 2015 Faculty Obituaries CAS’ Peter Diamandopoulos, Michael Martin, Robert Ryan; MED’s Joseph A. Vita
August 3, 2015 Why Harper Lee’s Watchman Matters English professor on the novel, the South, and the humanities