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Books

Social Security Clawbacks Are a Year-round Horror, Says BU’s Laurence Kotlikoff in New Book

November 6, 2023

Journalism & Media

Can This BU Political Scientist Help Save Journalism?

November 6, 2023

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Business & Law

Building a Better City with Hospitality

November 3, 2023

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Social Media

Are Instagram and Facebook Addictive, Like Smoking? Lawsuit Seeks Changes

October 31, 2023

Photo: People carry signs during the "Teach No Lies" march to the School Board of Miami-Dade County to protest Florida's new standards for teaching Black history. A Black woman in the front holds a large black sign with the words "We're raising truth tellers!" in white chalk.

Voices & Opinion

POV: New Laws Threaten Educators Who Teach History

October 30, 2023

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Journalism & Media

For Reporters Covering a Mass Shooting, Sharing What’s Known and Not Known Are Equally Important, BU Journalism Chair Says

October 26, 2023

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BU Today Is Seeking Interns for Spring Semester

October 24, 2023

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Disinformation

Misinformation, Disinformation, and the Israel-Hamas War

October 23, 2023

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Business & Law

Will Supreme Court Conservatives Split on Voting Rights?

October 10, 2023

Photo: (Left to right) Dr. Raul Fernandez, moderates a panel discussion as Amin Abdul-Malik Gonzalez, Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, and Maria Dykema Erb look on. Four p[eople sit in burgundy arm chairs on a stage as they speak and interact with the seated audience in front of them.

Higher Education

Post Affirmative Action, Will Campuses Welcome Economically Disadvantaged Students?

October 5, 2023

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Government & Law

Does Impeachment Mean Anything Anymore?

September 14, 2023

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Innovation

Questrom Student Creates Stuffed Animals and Books to Teach Kids about Sustainability

September 8, 2023

Photo: Youth plaintiffs in the climate change lawsuit, Held vs. Montana, arrive at the Lewis and Clark County Courthouse, on June 20, 2023, in Helena, Montana. A group of young people wearing business casual wear smile and cheer as they walk towards a courtroom building.

Student Voices

POV: Montana Youths Sued State over Climate Change—and Won a Landmark Decision for All Young People

August 24, 2023

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Disinformation Researchers Are under Attack by Government Legislators

August 16, 2023

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Data Sciences

Destination Data

August 11, 2023

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Higher Education

Should You Discuss Race in Your College Essay?

August 9, 2023

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Politics

Will Donald Trump’s Indictment re: January 6 Jeopardize His 2024 Presidential Bid?

August 2, 2023

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Climate Change

COM Student’s UROP Climate Project Lands Her a Trip to Washington

August 2, 2023

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Politics

BU Historians Weigh In on Ron DeSantis’ Slavery Remarks and His Defense of Florida’s Controversial Social Studies Curriculum

July 31, 2023

Social Media

Brilliant? Delusional? Understanding Why Elon Musk Changed Twitter to X

July 25, 2023

Brilliant? Delusional? Understanding Why Elon Musk Changed Twitter to X