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This year, BU will observe World Mental Health Day with free screenings for depression and anxiety, as well as a month-long series of events dedicated to mental healthcare.

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BU Offers Free Confidential Mental Health Screenings for World Mental Health Day Thursday
Event is part of monthlong programming designed to help students, faculty, and staff
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Two innovative technologies from Boston University have been recognized by Fast Company in its 2025 World Changing Ideas Awards. These include biosensors for improved fertility monitoring and a cost-effective technology to accelerate MRI scans.

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Two BU-Created Inventions Are Named “World Changing Ideas”
Fast Company list recognizes projects “driving meaningful change”
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Boston University has launched the "You Are Why" campaign to emphasize the significance of research.

President Melissa Gilliam notes that the initiative seeks to engage supporters, elected officials, and new partners in collaborating on research that tackles current issues.

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Boston University Launches “You Are Why” Campaign, Highlighting Impact of Research and Discovery
President Melissa Gilliam says effort is designed to engage supporters, elected officials, and new partners to align behind research that solves problems of our time
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How Might the Federal Government Shutdown Affect BU?

Student aid will continue and researchers should work on existing grants, but new awards might be delayed.

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How Might the Federal Government Shutdown Affect BU?
Student aid will continue and researchers should work on existing grants, but new awards might be delayed
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The Quack-tastic Collaboration That Ended in Mystery.

Boston Public Garden’s iconic Make Way for Ducklings sculptures were dressed by BU alum Ameera Hammouda’s clothing brand.
The Quack-tastic Collaboration That Ended in Mystery
Boston Public Garden’s iconic Make Way for Ducklings sculptures were dressed by BU alum Ameera Hammouda’s clothing brand
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SPH professor competes on two episodes of jeopardy!

Prasad Patil appeared on the September 26 and September 29 episodes of the game show, earning more than $35,000 in winnings.
SPH Professor Competes on Two Episodes of Jeopardy!
Prasad Patil appeared on the September 26 and September 29 episodes of the game show, earning more than $35,000 in winnings.
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At 12:01 am on October 1, the federal government went into shutdown mode, after Congressional leaders failed to agree on a spending deal to fund government operations and services. What will this mean for BU?

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How Might the Federal Government Shutdown Affect BU?
Student aid will continue and researchers should work on existing grants, but new awards might be delayed
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You are why scientific progress never stops. Learn how our experts are developing new ways to detect CTE in living people.

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Boston University’s Board of Trustees elected two new members this fall, adding to its deep well of individuals with experience in business, education, and healthcare. Rod F. Hochman (CAMED’79, CAS’79) and Kamal Bahamdan (ENG’94) both joined the board this semester.

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BU Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members
Rod F. Hochman (CAMED'79, CAS'79) and Kamal Bahamdan (ENG'94) join the board this semester
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On Monday, President Trump linked autism to acetaminophen, advising pregnant women to avoid Tylenol. Helen Tager-Flusberg said this misrepresents research on pain management in pregnancy and autism, which affects 1 in 31 U.S. children and is mainly tied to genetics.

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BU Autism Expert Says Research Hasn’t Confirmed Tylenol Link
White House urges pregnant women to avoid the pain medicine acetaminophen for themselves, children
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With the possibility of a COVID-19 surge, the cooler months may bring aches, fevers, sore throats, and sniffles.

Boston University has announced flu and COVID vaccination clinics on its Charles River and Medical Campuses.

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Should You—and Can You—Get a COVID-19 Shot This Fall?
As BU announces COVID and flu vaccination clinics, we help you make sense of shifting federal and state guidelines
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You are why, when we work together, our impact multiplies. Watch President Gilliam explain how partnership powers Boston University’s progress.

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Alumni Weekend 2025 promises to be a fun-filled four days, with more than 70 events plus all-new programming and a few special celebrations—many open to the entire BU community.

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10+ Ways to Celebrate Alumni Weekend 2025
BU’s annual event also marks the 75th anniversary of Marsh Chapel
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded Boston University a prestigious $4.5 million grant to further women’s health research and spur career growth for young investigators.

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Boston University Receives Major Multimillion Dollar NIH Grant for Women’s Health Research
Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women’s Health program support will also spur investment in early-career faculty
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The leaders behind tomorrow’s energy technologies—from self-cleaning solar panels to heat-storing ceramics—will gather on Boston University’s Charles River Campus on Friday, September 26, for the BU College of Engineering’s 2025 Catalyst Summit: Engineering a Smarter Energy Future.

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BU College of Engineering Hosts Showcase on Engineering a Smarter Energy Future
Catalyst Summit Friday will bring together students, faculty, and alumni to explore bold ideas and cutting-edge technologies
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Calling all runners and walkers at BU! You're invited to the 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5K.

🗓️ 9/28 at noon
📍CVS Parking lot | 181 Brighton Ave, Allston

Register for free using code "BU"!

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Flyer for the 23rd Annual Brian Honan 5K Run/Walk 2025, presented by New Balance, on Sunday, September 28th, at noon at CVS Parking Lot, 181 Brighton Ave, Allston. Scan the QR code to register or use code "BU" for free sign-up.
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Andrey Fradkin, a marketing associate professor at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, considers job platforms essential for decision-making insights. He recently published a study on how small details in job listings influence application decisions.

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Looking for Jobs on Indeed or LinkedIn? BU Research Finds It’s Best to Apply Early
Economist Andrey Fradkin has studied how online platforms influence our behavior—whether we’re applying for jobs or booking a vacation rental
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The BU Condom Fairy program is back for the school year with increased supplies, customization options, and an improved ordering system for better accessibility. Run by Student Health Services (SHS), it reopened for orders earlier this month with several student-driven enhancements.

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Student Health Services Condom Fairy Program Offers Expanded Offerings
Student-driven improvements make system easier, more efficient to use
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Academy Award-winning actor/director Robert Redford passed away on September 16 at age 89, leaving a legacy as a Hollywood icon. His life and career are preserved at BU, where his personal scripts are kept at the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center.

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A collection of memorabilia featuring Robert Redford, including signed photos of "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," film scripts for "Barefoot in the Park" and "The Red Book," and cast lists from various productions.
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At 2 am on a Sunday in March 2025, twelve scientists sat in tense silence at BU's College of Engineering lab. A spacecraft, after 40 days in space, was descending toward the moon, carrying a BU-designed telescope to capture views of Earth's magnetic field.

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They waited in anticipation. Would the spacecraft land gently on the right spot? If it did, would it stay upright? Would it crash and destroy years of their work in the blink of an eye?
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The exterior of Warren Towers may offer few clues, but significant progress was made this summer on the major construction project underway at Boston University’s largest residence.

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Capital improvements across Boston University are visible throughout the Charles River and Medical Campuses.
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Calling all runners and walkers at BU! You're invited to the 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5K.

🗓️ 9/28 at noon
📍CVS Parking lot | 181 Brighton Ave, Allston

Register for free using code "BU"!

Details ➡️ spr.ly/63329AD0rF
Flyer for the 23rd Annual Brian Honan 5K Run/Walk 2025, presented by New Balance, on Sunday, September 28th, at noon at CVS Parking Lot, 181 Brighton Ave, Allston. Scan the QR code to register or use code "BU" for free sign-up.