Alumni + Big Shot Billie Weiss is living out a major-league dream as manager of photography for the World Champion Boston Red Sox Video
On Campus + Bricks of Life Biologist and Lego collector Cynthia Bradham finds inspiration in the tiny building blocks of life Video
Alumni 10 Rahul Desikan's Story of Love, Science, and Facing Down Death This pioneering neuroscientist was attacking ALS. Then ALS attacked him. Video
Books + Exploring Endurance Best-selling author David Grann (GRS’94) on one man’s obsessive quest to cross Antarctica
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 26, 2019 Creating a Home Away from Home Rhett’s cashiers Maria Echavarria and Wendy Martinez serve up big helpings of warmth and humor
February 22, 2019 BU Carpenter: From Gas Guzzler to Green Machine Rooftop solar panels power Mike Wagner’s home and commute
February 14, 2019 BU Launches LGBTQIA Task Force for Staff and Faculty Cochairs want to send message: “All kinds of people are welcome and valued here”
February 13, 2019 The “Gift of Lightness” Natalie Jacobson McCracken, former Bostonia editor in chief, celebrated the good things
December 4, 2018 Peter Fiedler Ends Quarter-Century BU Career Résumé: oversaw BUPD, managed WBUR, ran Human Resources—oh, and ask about those cannons on the Esplanade July 4
October 10, 2018 The Voice of BU for Almost Half a Century Marie Gannon has worked BU’s switchboard since the year Nixon resigned
October 10, 2018 Retiring Dining Services Director Reflects on Two-Plus Decades of Changes Barbara Laverdiere: today’s diners pass on Jell-O molds, scarf up the miso-roasted salmon
July 11, 2018 University Creates New Data Department and Director’s Post Existing teams combined to better collect, use voluminous information
July 5, 2018 BU Garners 16 CASE Awards Earns more honors for creative work than any other school worldwide
June 12, 2018 A Midnight Ride with BU’s Graffiti Cop Patrolwoman Nancy O’Loughlin goes after vandals in the early morning darkness