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Not Guilty, Probably
Crime labs need new tools to interpret DNA evidence. A team of BU forensic scientists is on the case.
Constitutional Amendments
Restoring a 218-year-old technological wonder
Drawing Black History
Graphic novels bring forgotten stories to life
Lessons from Teotihuacan
What the ruins of a pre-Aztec metropolis can teach us about today’s cities
Song of Uganda
CFA alum’s vibrant and inspirational musical, Invisible Thread, opens at Second Stage
BU Advances in U.S. News Rankings
MET’s online programs for veterans get top grades
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Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence
Data and algorithms can spot medical concerns early and point to solutions
Crowdsourcing a Second Bill of Rights? ENG Professor Wants to Give It a Shot
Greg Blonder says our leaders often obstruct the public’s will
A Dead Humpback, a Team of Scientists, a Race for Answers
Did noise pollution in the ocean contribute to her death in the waters off Cape Cod? Her whale ears may hold important clues
Shari Davis (Sargent’10,’12) among 20 Obama Fellows Named Worldwide
“The Obamas represent…the reality that ceilings can and should be broken”
Natick’s World War II Museum Commemorates 75th Anniversary of D-Day
Founder Ken Rendell, who studied business at BU, has created special exhibition
Stan Sclaroff Named Dean of Arts & Sciences
After nationwide search, interim dean chosen for strong and consistent leadership
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Know What’s Good for Your Health? Artificial Intelligence
Data and algorithms can spot medical concerns early and point to solutions
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Crowdsourcing a Second Bill of Rights? ENG Professor Wants to Give It a Shot
Greg Blonder says our leaders often obstruct the public’s will
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A Dead Humpback, a Team of Scientists, a Race for Answers
Did noise pollution in the ocean contribute to her death in the waters off Cape Cod? Her whale ears may hold important clues
Inside Fall 2015
Not Guilty, Probably
Crime labs need new tools to interpret DNA evidence. A team of BU forensic scientists is on the case.
Constitutional Amendments
Restoring a 218-year-old technological wonder
Drawing Black History
Graphic novels bring forgotten stories to life
Lessons from Teotihuacan
What the ruins of a pre-Aztec metropolis can teach us about today’s cities
Song of Uganda
CFA alum’s vibrant and inspirational musical, Invisible Thread, opens at Second Stage
BU Advances in U.S. News Rankings
MET’s online programs for veterans get top grades
FUELing College Saving
BU trustee’s nonprofit aids diverse Boston-area families
Molecule Makers
A unique chemical library offers new hope for hard-to-treat diseases
The Secret Sex Lives of Beavers
How do beavers pair off, and what does that mean for their tussles with humans over land?
Sending Bone Cells into Space
Study could offer clues on how to treat osteoporosis
Early Detection of Lung Cancer
New test may prevent invasive procedures, save lives
Holding the Door for Cubans
Susan Eckstein on the politics behind our special treatment of Cuban immigrants
Two Guys and a Novel
War of the Encyclopaedists a victorious collaboration for BU alum and friend
Reviews
New books by David Biespiel, Andy Mozina, and Fatima Shaik
Mud Stories Forged in Flame
CFA alum makes glazes from ocean floor sediment
Honoring a Lost Daughter's Love of Indonesia
Family’s scholarship supports aspiring teachers at SED
Meet Your New Alumni Council President
A family trip to Boston led Wayne Positan to BU
World-Renowned Expert on Amyloidosis Dies
David Seldin was also a Renaissance man
Vivacious Lecturer, Dedicated Researcher
CAS’ Robert Hausman was the cornerstone of undergraduate cell and molecular biology curricula
“Virtuoso” of the Visual Arts
Renowned Expressionist David Aronson developed the School of Visual Arts
Faculty Obituaries
CAS’ Peter Diamandopoulos, Michael Martin, Robert Ryan; MED’s Joseph A. Vita
Alumni Obituaries
A selection of published tributes
Letters
Readers write back
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After 24 Years, Ann Howard Jones Leaves Podium
A legacy of accolades, glorious music, and gifted protégés
Introducing the New Dean of Arts & Sciences
Ann Cudd comes from post as University of Kansas vice provost
Eichenbaum Joins Ranks of Washington, Franklin, and Emerson
CAS psychology professor elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Falcon Chicks Take Flight
StuVi II was, briefly, home to birds of prey
Ghostbusters Haunts the Castle
BU icon has nonspeaking role in movie reboot
Writing for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Alums reflect on working for late night TV’s most popular host
Student Scores as Red Sox Ball Girl
Haley King (COM’16) is ready for every hop, liner, foul ball, and pop-up
Virtual Victories Yield Real Rewards
BU’s PC gamers find excitement, competition, and most important, community
Jack Eichel to Play for Buffalo Sabres
Terrier star won’t return to BU
Yawkey Foundations Gift Goes to Work
$10 million enables sophomores, juniors to intern at nonprofits nationwide
Campaign for Boston University Goal Boosted to $1.5 Billion
Success drives fundraising effort forward to 2019
How Some Men Pass as 80-Hour-a-Week Ideal Workers
They get the job done, spend time with their families under the radar—and are rewarded
Alumni Weekend: Stars, Sports, and Service
Actress Uzo Aduba, Nickerson Field centennial among this year’s draws