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BU Launches New Initiative Aimed at Fighting Student Hunger
Originally run by BU Wheelock’s Student Services, Boston University’s food pantry provides a vital resource for students who struggle with food insecurity.
As Book Bans Increase across the Country, a BU Scholar Is Fighting Back
Amid the furor over what books should be taught, assistant professor Christina Dobbs is providing resources for teachers who want to discuss banned or challenged books in the classroom.
POV: With ChatGPT’s Arrival, Should Educators Be Mourning the End of the College Essay?
In this point-of-view piece, Naomi Caselli and Christina Dobbs discuss the impact of ChatGPT and other AI technologies on teaching and learning.
Q&A: BU Deaf Student on the Impact of Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Anna Lim discussed the impact of over-the-counter hearing aids.
This BU Class Aims to Undo a History of Racism in Science and Healthcare
Bias and institutional racism have long existed in medicine and science, but Felicity Crawford and TJ McKenna seek to challenge these injustices in an innovative class.
Want to Find a Banned Book? Brookline Booksmith Has Some on Display
Boston-area Brookline Booksmith is putting banned books in the spotlight. Laura Jiménez is interviewed.
POV: Plummeting Math Achievement Scores Confirm Pandemic’s Impact on US Public School Students
Marcus Winters and Andrew Bacher-Hicks discuss the impact of COVID-19 on students’ plummeting math scores.
75 Years Later, Why Is Goodnight Moon Still Lulling So Many Children to Sleep?
The classic picture book Goodnight Moon continues to enthrall readers 75 years after its release. Laura Jiménez discusses its timeless appeal.
If Hispanics Hate the Term ‘Latinx,’ Why Is It Still Used?
An exploration of the controversial term “Latinx”—and why some of the negative coverage may do an injustice to the increasingly popular descriptor. Dina Castro is interviewed.
Seven BU Latinx Researchers Making a Difference
Latinx researchers at Boston University are making a difference, including Wheelock’s Maria Olivares.