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College of Engineering Assistant Professor Tianyu Wang. Wang received a grant from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative for a joint project on deep-tissue imaging. COURTESY OF DAVE GREEN

Engineering professor advances deep tissue imaging with $2.5 million grant

Josephine Kalbfleisch April 4, 2024
Tianyu Wang, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, is more than just your course lecturer — he is a neuroscientist and Chipotle regular who recently received a $2.5 million grant for his research. The grant, from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, was to advance a research project he is conducting with professors from Yale University and Cornell University to improve deep tissue imaging inside the brain.
Margaret Berry in an Oct.15, 2019 game against Harvard University. For the senior defender, this season may very well be the closing chapter in an illustrious college sports career. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DFP FILE

20 Questions: Women’s soccer captain Margaret Berry

Jean Paul Azzopardi September 17, 2021
Women's soccer captain Margaret Berry shares her takeaways from the season so far, as well as some fun facts about herself.
Chipotle Mexican Grill at 876 Commonwealth Ave. closed last weekend due to a lack of available labor. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

West campus Chipotle temporarily closed

Nathan Lederman February 1, 2021
A “temporarily closed” sign was posted on Chipotle’s door early last week. The sign did not indicate why the restaurant was closed or an exact date it would reopen.
The @bubadeats Instagram page. The account allows Boston University students to send in photos of dining hall meals that did not meet their expectations. ILLUSTRATION BY THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students create Instagram page dedicated to reforming dining hall food

Lily Kepner December 23, 2020
A BU freshman created @bubadeats on Instagram to express frustrations with the quality, quantity and taste of BU’s dining hall food.
Clara Kim/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Settling the debate: East vs. West Campus

Editors November 17, 2020
East and West Campus both have their thorns and roses. Unfortunately, COVID-19 makes these roses a lot less vibrant when we sit in our dorms all day.
Taco Bell Cantina opened its doors on Commonwealth Avenue Wednesday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Taco Bell Cantina opens on Commonwealth Avenue

Nick Kolev November 5, 2020
BU students now have a new fast food option to try: the Taco Bell Cantina on Commonwealth Avenue opened its doors Wednesday.
Kara Chen/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Greek life remains questionable staple in college culture

Editors October 20, 2020
Inclusivity efforts differ between every chapter, but as a whole, Greek life serves as a concentrated hub of some of the most harmful aspects of our society.
EDITORIAL: $2 million settlement fee won’t get the message across to Chipotle

EDITORIAL: $2 million settlement fee won’t get the message across to Chipotle

Editors January 29, 2020
This settlement is about optics, rather than a business model transformation as it undoubtedly should be. If $2 million does not sufficiently demonstrate our frustration, perhaps taking our business elsewhere to Qdoba or Moe’s will
A Chase Bank location in New York City. The first Boston branches of the bank are coming to Boston, including one set to be opening in BU’s West Campus. COURTESY OF FLICKR

Chase Bank to open a new branch on Commonwealth Avenue

Chloe Liu October 8, 2019
Chase Bank members rejoice — a new branch of the bank is opening in Boston University’s West Campus next week.
Senior Allie Renzi runs a food instagram called grumblingtummies. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

20 Questions with field hockey’s Allie Renzi

Greg Levinsky September 21, 2017

Not only does senior field hockey player Allie Renzi have a passion for the game she plays, but the Terrier mid/forward is also passionate about food and nutrition. The Boston University athlete sat...

SMITH: Just suck it up, eat the pasta

SMITH: Just suck it up, eat the pasta

Paige Smith March 24, 2017

I have gained an intense appreciation for fresh vegetables. It’s not that Scotland is completely void of vegetables. In fact, sometimes I feel incredibly small when considering the vastness of the fields...

EDITORIAL: Proposed 21-story Brookline building would be eyesore

EDITORIAL: Proposed 21-story Brookline building would be eyesore

Editors December 6, 2016

Jogging through Brookline, one sees picturesque lawns and historical plaques. Turning a corner may reveal a spontaneous pick-up soccer match in a park or families strolling their children down wide, wooded...

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