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A look into BU Athletics’ collaboration with WHOOP

Brendan Nordstrom March 3, 2023
In 2021, the WHOOP sign was erected in Kenmore Square, leading many on campus to wonder what WHOOP is. In 2022, BU Athletics announced its new partnership with the wellness technology company. Brendan Nordstrom breaks down WHOOP's mission and benefit to athlete wellness
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Burning Out: David Dobrik demonstrates how abusers hide in plain sight

Yvonne Tang March 8, 2021
Beyond the world of Dobrik and his Vlog Squad, we need to learn that abusers aren’t always what we stereotype — shady characters who wear a trench coat or live as social outcasts. Abusers can be funny, popular or even kind.
Boston University Study Abroad Office. BU canceled its Spring Shanghai Internship Program Jan. 7 due to risks associated with COVID-19. SYDNEY MAES/ DFP FILE

BU Shanghai Internship Program canceled for cohort of international students

Colbi Edmonds January 25, 2021
The Boston University Shanghai Internship Program was canceled for the Spring semester due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those accepted into the program were a cohort of international students living in China, who are now re-registering for classes on the Charles River Campus.
The National Science Foundation awarded Boston University, Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Museum of Natural History and the University of Pittsburgh a joint grant Tuesday to study climate change and invasive plant effects for a three-year research project. COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

BU researchers study potential loss of wildflower population due to climate change

Maggie Choy February 9, 2020
Woodland flowers may be the latest victim of climate change in the eastern United States.
Stan Sclaroff, a computer science professor, was tapped as the interim dean of Boston University's College of Arts and Sciences following the departure of former Dean Ann Cudd. PHOTO COURTESY OF CYDNEY SCOTT/ BOSTON UNIVERSITY PHOTOGRAPHY

Stan Sclaroff named interim CAS dean

Jenna Manto September 6, 2018
Boston University computer science professor Stan Sclaroff has been selected as interim dean for the BU College of Arts and Sciences, replacing former Dean Ann Cudd, who has accepted a new position as provost at the University of Pittsburgh.

Public relations mogul and COM icon Terry Clarke dies

Andres Picon February 13, 2018

The Boston University community lost a valued member this weekend with the death of Terry Clarke, a BU alumnus and a professor of public relations and advertising in the College of Communication. He was...

Softball splits spring break results in Florida

Softball splits spring break results in Florida

Joe Calabrese March 16, 2015

While most Boston University students were vacationing during the school’s spring break period, the Boston University softball team was busy playing in two tournaments, totaling 12 games in just 10...

Softball travels to Florida for FGCU Invitational

Softball travels to Florida for FGCU Invitational

Michael Joscelyn March 6, 2015

Unable to capture a victory in its first two tournaments, the Boston University softball team will look to grab its first win of the 2015 season when it participates in the Florida Gulf Coast University...

The Foundation for Physical Therapy announced a grant Thursday for Brown University to establish the Center on Health Services Training and Research, which will work with Boston University and the University of Pittsburgh to train physical therapist scientists. PHOTO BY DUEKER FEE/FLICKR

BU will contribute to physical therapist training, research

Monika Nayak February 10, 2015

Brown University received a $2.5 million grant from the Foundation for Physical Therapy to establish the Center on Health Services Training and Research, a center that will be established over the course...

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