After Five Years of Planning, Pardee’s New Home Will Unite Global Studies School
The school houses eight research centers, each dedicated to advancing human progress.
BU Student Researched How Russian Religion Fuels War in Ukraine
Undergraduate project catalogued Vladimir Putin’s use of iconography to support invasion.
Liberation through Rhythm: BU Ethnomusicologist Studies History and Present of African Beats
Michael Birenbaum Quintero explores how African rhythms have influenced the cultures in Colombia, Cuba, and the US
“I Love This Work, but It’s Killing Me”: The Unique Toll of Being a Spiritual Leader Today
Two BU psychology researchers see firsthand that clergy, chaplains, and rabbis are dealing with extreme levels of stress
Best of The Brink 2023: 10 Life-Changing Inventions, Amazing Discoveries, and Surprising Findings from BU Researchers
Using AI to treat hypertension, how life begins on the edge of volcanoes, why the UK and US can’t agree on Harry Potter book titles, and other insights from BU researchers
What Can the Bible Teach Us about Fighting Climate Change?
Christian teachings are full of lessons about caring for the planet and nature, and more American churchgoers should heed them, says BU theologian Rebecca Copeland
What’s behind Boom of Christianity in China?
Theology scholars and a global network of researchers are using big data to map religion’s history in China and explain its rapid growth
Why Are So Many Religious Leaders Facing Stress and Burnout?
Faith leaders contend with low pay and a high exposure to suffering—problems compounded by the pandemic. A new project aims to study and support clergy mental health and well-being
In 20 Years since September 11, Military Suicides Have Risen Sharply. Why?
Sociologist explains how unique factors of the War on Terror are impacting the mental health of active troops and veterans
As Taliban Retakes Afghanistan, Experts Say Biden Administration Made Strategic Blunders
Despite withdrawal of troops, they argue United States must hold Taliban accountable and protect the human rights of Afghans