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University News

Survey of BU Diversity Efforts Opens to Staff Today

March 22, 2021

A composite of all 11 illustrations that appear below. From left to right -- Top Row: an illustration showing a man wearing a mask on his computer video chatting with a doctor. Crutches are seen leaning against a wall. Two orange prescription bottles are sitting on the desk next to the man. They are are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of a woman sitting a cubicle with yellow and pink colored post it notes. The notes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Behind the woman's cubicle appears her kitchen; an illustration of an outdoor cafe dining area with several tables of people eating and conversing. The yellow table tops are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of four people working on a mural. One of them is on a lift working higher up on the wall. The word "Justice" appears in red on the mural and is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Second Row: An illustration of someone filling out a ballot with the word "Vote" printed at the top. Their phone and a cup of coffee next to the ballot indicate they are filling the ballot out at home. A red and blue stripe on the ballot are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration;an illustration of a woman holding a child in her lap while working at a laptop. The child is holding a brown teddy bear, which is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two vehicles driving past a field that has wind turbines in it. The greenish yellow color of the vehicles is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of two children completing schoolwork at a laptop computer. The blue color of the computer screen is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration. Third Row: An illustration of hands with different skin tones with fingers open and palms facing forward. An equal sign appears in front of the hands. The different skin tones are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; a photo of a group of cyclists. The green wheels on their bikes are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two hands holding a bowl with a fork in it. Behind the hands appear a house, factory, and trucks -- illustrating the food supply chain. The skin tone of the hands is the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration; an illustration of two people facing one another with transparent heads. Lines are drawn connecting the inside of their heads illustrating empathy. Yellow circles in the center of each head are the only color in the otherwise black and white illustration.

Essay Collection

What if Real Change—for a Better World—Came from the Pandemic?

March 17, 2021

The Boston University Terriers womens basketball team high-five in a pre-game huddle

Things-to-do

The Weekender: March 4 to 7

March 4, 2021

Photo of students in Sargent’s occupational therapy program in full blue PPE gowns, face shields and masks, during a training session. One student lays on the bed while the other attends to mock-patient.

Admissions

Applications Up for BU Graduate Programs Leading to Socially Conscious “Helper” Careers

February 18, 2021

A photo of a mother helping her two children with remote learning.

Voices & Opinion

POV: COVID-19 and Resulting School Closures Could Set Back Women’s Workforce Gains for Years to Come

December 16, 2020

A portrait photo of Mary Ann French

University News

She’s Made Student Employment Her Mission at BU

December 14, 2020

A photo of a mother and child walking down the street wearing masks

Urban Health

BU Initiative on Cities: US Mayors Pessimistic about Post COVID Budget Cuts, Long-term Damage

December 3, 2020

Photo of 5 different toy robots that are blue, light blue and purple, lined up on a white background.

Technology

We’re Paying for Robots to Take Our Jobs. Seriously.

November 6, 2020

Screenshot of map showing distribution of international students' country of origin in fall 2019 semester.

Higher Education

BU Pushes Back against a Government Proposal to Limit Time International Students Can Stay in the United States

October 26, 2020

A photo of Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and Kristen Welker on the debate stage

Politics

Trump, Biden Clash on Immigration, COVID … and Abe Lincoln

October 23, 2020

Photo of a clipboard with a piece of paper that says "Career" on it and a graphic with a graduation cap and briefcase. A pair of glasses, highlighter, pen and keyboard also rest on table.

Career Advice

Seven Tips for a Successful (Virtual) Career Fair

October 19, 2020

Photo of a young woman in a sweater and headphones writing notes as she looks at her laptop.

Journalism & Media

Teaching How to Navigate the Gig Economy

October 6, 2020

A person waving a rainbow Pride flag outside the Supreme Court building

Voices & Opinion

POV: Supreme Court Gets It Right in Landmark LGBTQ Decision

June 16, 2020

A photo of a career fair at the George Sherman Union

Jobs

BU Center for Career Development Increases Help for Students as Economy Worsens

April 7, 2020

A portrait photo of Paul Francisco in his office.

Business & Economics

Working to Change the Way corporations Hire

February 19, 2020

A black and white portrait of Hannah Olson

Health & Medicine

Lyme Disease Set Her Back. And Pushed Her Forward.

July 31, 2019

Students sit underneath a blossoming tree on the COM lawn during the last day of spring semester classes

Education

BU Teams with Other Universities to Shut Down Gender-Based Harassment

April 11, 2019

Photo of a miniature man and woman standing the same pile of change, symbolizing gender wage equality.

Questrom

Job Hunting? Dos and Don’ts for Negotiating Salary

March 25, 2019

A student walks down Com Ave in front of Marsh Plaza

Sex

New BU Panel on Gender-Based Harassment Gets to Work

February 28, 2019

View of the Boston University Charles River Campus looking toward Kenmore Square including the College of Communication, Kilachand Center, Questrom School of Business, and the Citgo Sign.

University News

BU, Union for Custodial, Trade, Mail Staff Reach Contract Deal

November 1, 2018

BU, Union for Custodial, Trade, Mail Staff Reach Contract Deal