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Boston City Hall. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh will leave office if he is confirmed as Labor Secretary, opening the door for a change in Boston leadership after a history of white, male mayors. CAROLYN KOMATSOULIS/ DFP FILE

BU professors reflect on Boston mayors as powerful leaders, look forward to change

Rachel Do January 28, 2021
Mayor Marty Walsh’s nomination as Secretary of Labor for the Biden administration marks a new mayoral race for Boston — one that could quickly become historic. The dawn of a new era in Boston government marks an opportunity to reflect on the city’s largely white history, and the power and influence a Boston mayor uniquely possesses.
The Boston Women’s Fund promotes women-led, community-driven initiatives that aim to achieve economic, social and racial equality. COURTESY OF BOSTON WOMEN’S FUND

Boston Women’s Fund encourages diverse youth to drive change in local politics

Madeline Humphrey November 13, 2020

In the business world, women receive a reported 7 percent of venture funds for their startups, according to a Fundera statistic, even as more are pursuing entrepreneurial success in the United States. The...

Wheelock College of Education and Human Development associate professor Stephanie Curenton received a grant from BU’s Initiative on Cities in 2018 for Conversation Compass, a professional course Curenton created for early childhood development. LEITHLAND KILBURN/ DFP STAFF

Wheelock professor receives grant to expand early childhood development program

Alex LaSalvia April 3, 2019
Boston University associate professor Stephanie Curenton aims to enhance classroom conversations for children aged 3–5 in her professional development course.
Professors Virginia Sapiro, Denis Wu, Graham Wilson, Lauren Mattioli and College of Communication Dean Tom Fielder partake in a panel Tuesday evening reflecting on the 2018 midterm election. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU faculty, students reflect on midterm elections

Sophie Falkenheim November 14, 2018
BU students and faculty gathered Tuesday in the GSU to engage in discourse and reflection on the midterm elections.
BU’s Initiative on Cities office at 75 Bay State Road. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Initiative on Cities survey finds nationwide racial inequality in access to city services

Mike Reddy March 13, 2018
Boston University’s Initiative on Cities and the National League of Cities presented their latest research findings at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas Sunday afternoon, detailing that most U.S. mayors who were surveyed said access to education, housing, healthcare and job opportunities were better for white people.
Seniors Jenni Li and Jennifer Long at The Future of Everything event at the BUild Lab on Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO BY JENNA MANTO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BUild Lab showcase explores the future of industries

Lillian Ilsley-Greene February 27, 2018
Members of the Boston University community gathered in the BUild Lab Tuesday evening to view showcases and listen to presentations about the future of certain industries by faculty from departments across BU.

Initiative on Cities study finds affordable housing to be greatest issue for U.S. mayors

Vivian Situ January 29, 2018

A survey released Wednesday showed that affordable housing is among the most pressing concerns for urban mayors throughout the country, as a part of Boston University’s annual Initiative on Cities Menino...

Initiative on Cities study finds affordable housing to be greatest issue for U.S. mayors

Vivian Situ January 28, 2018

A survey released Wednesday showed that affordable housing is among the most pressing concerns for urban mayors throughout the country, as a part of Boston University’s annual Initiative on Cities Menino...

The Initiative on Cities hosts Cities in the Federal System: Building Bipartisan Relationship in a Hyper Partisan Era at the Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering Thursday afternoon. PHOTO BY MAGGIE LEONE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Political experts discuss conflicts between city, state, federal government

Amanda Kaufman October 6, 2017

About 35 members of the Boston University community attended a panel hosted by the Initiative on Cities in which several public servants evaluated the relationship between city, state and federal governments...

Trudy Zimmerman speaks at the Boston University Initiative on Cities’ “Reducing Disparities and Promoting Well-Being in Boston: The Role of the BU Community” discussion Wednesday in the Questrom School of Business. PHOTO BY JESS RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Faculty, administration showcase how BU improves city

Taylor Kocher October 27, 2016

Boston University students, staff and faculty gathered Wednesday afternoon in the Questrom School of Business to learn how BU students play an important role in improving the community in the surrounding...

Jerry Abramson, Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs speaks to students Tuesday at the Trustees Center about how urban innovation is shaping national policy. PHOTO BY MADI GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Supplemental lectures enhance students’ learning

Kelsey Cronin November 19, 2015

With a single glance at Boston University’s expansive calendar of events, one can be sure to find a seminar given by speakers, ranging from social advocates to CEOs to politicians. Professors are taking...

From left, Boston University President Robert Brown, Angela Menino, Susan Menino Fenton, and Thomas Menino Jr. announced during a press conference at the Initiative on Cities Tuesday that late Boston Mayor Thomas Menino’s archives will be housed at Boston University’s Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center. PHOTO BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU chosen to host Menino’s archives, family of late mayor thanks university

Sekar Krisnauli October 28, 2015

Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino’s family has chosen the Boston University Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center to organize and house the official Thomas Menino Archive, the family announced Tuesday...

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