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Photo of empty desks in a classroom.

University News

Updated: BU Moves All Classes Online Due to Coronavirus—Questions and Answers

March 11, 2020

A worker at the Life Care Center in Kirkland, Wash., near Seattle, wears a mask as she leaves the building

Coronavirus Outbreak

BU Infectious Disease Experts on What We’ve Learned about Coronavirus

March 4, 2020

A photo of a driver with a hands-free cellphone mount

Public Safety

Listen Up: New Law Requires Massachusetts Drivers to Use Phones Hands-Free

February 19, 2020

Nathan Phillips in his office February 4, a week into his hunger strike.

Scientist on Strike

Why BU Environmental Researcher Nathan Phillips Is on a Hunger Strike

February 5, 2020

A photo of an open door with an out-of-focus dorm room visible in the background.

Campus Life

How to Protect Yourself and Your Property on Campus—and Off

January 22, 2020

Packs of JUUL e-cigarettes on a display shelf focused on a pack of Menthol flavored vape package.

Health & Medicine

Why Is Menthol So Addictive to Vapers?

December 3, 2019

Portrait of Diana Ceballos, Boston University School of Public Health assistant professor of environmental health, in front of a Boston construction site.

Environmental Health

Children of Construction Workers Are at Risk of Secondhand Lead Exposure

December 3, 2019

Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro speaking at a podium during a public appearance.

Campus & Facilities

Ben Shapiro’s Visit to BU: 20 Questions and Answers You Need to Know

November 11, 2019

Illustration of padlock with digital glitches in it.

Science & Technology

Security and Privacy Experts Uncover Hidden Threats You Need to Know About

October 29, 2019

Luigi LaRocca of KPBM Architects gives a presentation about the new Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences at a town hall meeting on the Boston University campus.

Campus & Facilities

Campus Town Hall Addresses Concerns over Construction of New Data Sciences Building

October 23, 2019

comm ave bike lane

Bike Safety

Comm Ave’s New Bike Lanes: Nine Safety Tips You Need to Know About

October 15, 2019

A Boston University student poses in the doorway of his new off-campus apartment in Allston.

Housing

Big Decision: Should I Stay On Campus or Move Off?

October 2, 2019

Packages of Juul e-cigarette products are seen on display at a smoke shop.

Vaping

Mass. Governor Baker Orders Ban on All Vaping Products and Declares Public Health Emergency

September 24, 2019

Campus Life

Campus Life 101: Staying Safe on and off Campus

September 10, 2019

The Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions Were a Suburban Disaster. Questrom Alum Joe Albanese Led a Military Recovery.

Public Policy

The Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions Were a Suburban Disaster. Questrom Alum Joe Albanese Led a Military Recovery.

July 9, 2019

Stack of books on a table in a prison

Law

Behind Bars. And Graduating from BU

May 15, 2019

Public Safety

Why You Should Keep a Tourniquet in Your Beach Bag

April 20, 2019

the sidewalk, with I WILL WALK WITH YOU and footprints painted on it in blue

SARP

I Will Walk with You Seeks to Raise Awareness about Sexual Violence

April 8, 2019

Dan Harmon and Louis C.K.

Public Safety

Should Sexual Predators Outed by #MeToo Get Their Careers Back?

March 26, 2019

Bikes parked outside of the Mugar Library

Safety

BUPD Bugs a Bicycle in an Effort to Deter Thieves

March 20, 2019

BUPD Bugs a Bicycle in an Effort to Deter Thieves