News across Greater Boston
Behind the team working to bring biology, agriculture and engineering into the future
A lab at Boston University’s College of Engineering is working to create cutting-edge technology that could help make agriculture more efficient –– and support food security. El Microbial Integration Group –– led by principal investigator Miguel Jimenez, an assistant professor at…
Student-built ‘Terrier Intelligence’ website connects users to campus AI community
Hoddie, a sophomore studying computer science and economics, said she spent her first year at Boston University exploring the AI community –– finding opportunities through research, clubs and conversations. This summer, she decided to build a platform to help other students…
BU Sustainability introduces Beantown Brew to dining halls
Boston University Dining Services collaborated with Jim’s Organic Coffee Sept. 18 to launch Beantown Brew, a coffee line inspired by BU Police Department’s community resource dog — Bean. BU Dining began its partnership with Massachusetts-based coffee roastery Jim’s Organic Coffee…
Amid BU Trustee Scholarship pause, recipients search for transparency
Boston University quietly paused and removed the Trustee Scholarship from the admissions website’s merit scholarships page January to reassess its financial aid opportunities. Now, trustee scholarship recipients said they are left confused and without access to information about…
Schools launch discrimination reporting form, update METCO program
Marblehead Public Schools has launched a new discrimination reporting system designed to give students, staff and community members an easier way to report incidents — and help administrators identify patterns […] The post Schools launch discrimination reporting form, update…
Several leaks appear in new high school, Veterans School roofs after storm
Marblehead High School’s newly installed roof sprang 5-6 small leaks during the recent nor’easter, while the new roof at the Veterans School also allowed a small amount of water into […] The post Several leaks appear in new high school, Veterans School roofs after storm first…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's strategy for AI
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is launching an 'AI fluency' initiative aimed at helping high school seniors understand how to use artificial intelligence and the tool's pitfalls.
BU switches from Zoom to Microsoft Teams, students and faculty hesitant toward change
Boston University Information Services and Technology announced Friday it will transition its online meeting platform for webinars, classroom collaboration and more from Zoom to Microsoft Teams to combat the rising cost of Zoom’s licensing and software. In an email sent to the BU…
Nor’easter causes leaks in student residence halls, Warren dining hall
Multiple Boston University residence halls and the Warren Towers dining hall were impacted by last weekend’s Nor’easter. Warren Tower C, Warren dining hall, 575 Commonwealth Avenue — or HoJo — Sleeper Hall and Clafin Hall were all affected by various degrees of damage, some with…
School Committee to discuss giving Eveleth School property to town
The School Committee’s Facilities Subcommittee voted Wednesday to recommend turning the former Eveleth School property to the town, concluding that declining enrollment and available space in existing schools make it […] The post School Committee to discuss giving Eveleth School…
Cabo Verde PM on hand as Frederick School celebrates launch of its dual language initiative
Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho of Cabo Verde joined Boston Public Schools (BPS) officials and Cape Verdean leaders on Monday as they hailed the new Kriolu dual language program at Dorchester’s Lilla Frederick Elementary School.
Colleges get an earlier deadline to alert public if at risk of closure under new state rule
Department of Higher Education will require colleges and universities in Massachusetts to post a public notice of their 'risk of imminent closure" by Dec. 31 each year.