By Mia Knezevic and Maureen Stanton A generation ago, surviving a devastating burn injury was far from certain. Advances in emergency medicine, critical care, and reconstructive surgery have transformed that reality, allowing people with even the most severe burns to survive injuries that once would have been fatal.

David Boas, Ji-Xin Cheng, Lindsay Ferrer, Ed Kearns, and Xin Zhang join a select group that represents BU’s global leadership in research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration

BU raced ahead eight spots, to 34th best national university in the United States, on the most recent U.S. News & World Report rankings.

Geeta Swamy has been appointed dean of Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. The renowned obstetrics and gynecology researcher will begin her post in January 2027.

Kate Donovan hopes to make BU’s libraries more accessible and reimagine them in the age of AI and Big Data

The 2026 recipients are leading the charge on AI aerodynamics and astrophysics

Craig Shepherd, who served as executive producer on Bourdain’s shows, talks about what made him one of a kind

Through collaboration with Bloomberg Arts Internship, two Boston Public Schools students are learning the business aspects of stagecraft while building creative and professional skills

In an interview with BU Today, he talks about his initial impressions and what’s on his to-do list

From secret shortcuts to free perks, these easy BU tips will help you save time, get around campus, and make the most of your time as a Terrier.

Scholarships reflect BU’s investment in Boston Public Schools students and the future of the community

Welcome back to “Connecting With…,” a series highlighting the incredible faculty and staff that make Boston University tick. Learn about BU's unique culture and what makes our employees #ProudtoBU.

Mental health counseling researcher Seungbin Oh says young cisgender men especially at risk

Joey Russoniello (CDS’26) collaborated with IS&T as part of a CDS clinic on his senior capstone project

BU communication law scholar Morgan Weiland breaks down the impact of a potentially landmark moment in regulating Big Tech

Corals that partner with heat-tolerant algae may be better equipped to survive warming oceans—but that resilience comes with an unexpected trade-off, according to a new study from Boston University pu...

Boston University’s CTE Center helped lead research that found the neurodegenerative disease was common among players who died between 2016 and 2021; rate may be as high as 97.7 percent

New funding opportunities and a cluster hiring push are the first projects to emerge from Task Force on Convergent Research and Education’s recommendations

The BU Promise eliminates loans and simplifies undergraduate financial aid for domestic students

BU nutrition expert Joan Salge Blake explains how grilling affects food safety, offers tips to reduce harmful compounds, and shares healthy recipes.

Celebration this weekend will include concerts and a gala

National Institute on Aging’s five-year grant will help researchers advance understanding of Alzheimer’s and related dementias

Program helps new chief residents diagnose, treat, and teach about addiction

Automated, AI-driven labs can remotely run experiments for researchers across the country

University focused on supporting community as it navigates new policy

School launches graduate degrees in quantum computing, data-driven economics, and artificial intelligence

AI can sound confident and still be wrong. See why Boston University's online master's in data science and enterprise AI teach foundations, not just tools.

Eleven recipients will conduct research or teach English across 10 countries, including the Netherlands, Indonesia, and Italy

Boston University infectious diseases expert David Hamer on how cases started, how it spreads, and how to protect yourself

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Where to watch fireworks as America celebrates its 250th anniversary

As the first official heat wave of Summer 2026 arrives, Boston University will open cooling stations across the Charles River Campus Wednesday through Saturday. The heat index will make the temperature feel like it’s in the triple digits July 1 through July 5.

Owen Logan had completed his advanced filmmaking classes, and graduation from the College of Communication and Kilachand Honors College with…

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Images capture the arrival of spring, Earth Day, and a picture-perfect Commencement

Initiative invites first-year and transfer students to read the same book in an effort to build community and spark ongoing discussion across campus

By Steve Holt One of the biggest modern American medical stories has been the rise of vaccine hesitancy. From the decline in childhood vaccinations for measles to apprehension about the COVID-19 vaccines, this trend has real consequences-including lives lost. Consider measles, the highly contagious childhood disease health officials declared eradicated in 2000 thanks to widespread vaccination.

AI Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Fundamental Interactions includes MIT, Harvard, and other leading local universities

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education honors his decade of leadership

Not so fast, says Boston University media historian Charlotte Howell