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A person prepares to give a COVID-19 vaccine at Boston University’s Fitness and Recreation Center in 2021

New study shows BU’s COVID-19 policies prevented transmission on campus

Bailey Scott November 1, 2023
A new study published by Boston University researchers showed BU’s COVID-19 policies were effective in preventing the spread of the disease when the University returned to in-person in spring 2021.
kim janey is sworn in as boston mayor at city hall

Mayor Kim Janey sworn in as Boston’s first woman, first Black Mayor

Anna Stjernquist March 26, 2021
Janey noted racial and economic disparities difficulties “laid bare” by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dearborn STEM Academy. High-priority Boston Public Schools students returned to in-person instruction Thursday. FELIX PHILLIPS/ DFP FILE

High priority students return to Boston classrooms

Sam Trottenberg February 5, 2021
Students with disabilities, students learning English and students experiencing homelessness were allowed back into classrooms for the first time this year Thursday.
Boston University’s Warren Towers dormitory. On May 11, the BU Coalition for Decarceration created a petition to turn currently unoccupied student residences into housing for individuals recently released from incarceration. NICKI GITTER/ DFP FILE

BU coalition petitions for university to house released prisoners amid pandemic

Ellie Yeo May 27, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has left BU near-empty with deserted dormitories. A group of decarceration advocates are proposing a new use for these spaces.
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