Two paths of foreign study: both bright spots at BU
Despite unrest, student interest in overseas programs is expanding
By Jessica Ullian
Boston University’s leadership in study-abroad programs among American universities has a lengthy history — William Fairfield Warren, the school’s first president, reportedly set up exchange programs in Athens and Rome near the end of the 19th century.
University remains a top choice among international students
By Jessica Ullian
International students attending college in the United States face an increasingly long — and increasingly exhaustive — list of federal regulations and guidelines.
LAW prof to Supreme Court: federal government, butt out of medical marijuana
By Tim Stoddard
It was a trial run for an important trial. Randy Barnett last week stood before a panel of “justices” inside a replica of the U.S. Supreme Court.
Director of Global Health Initiative sees BU in world leadership role
By Brian Fitzgerald
Gerald Keusch’s reputation as a leader in global health preceded his arrival at BU last year. In fact, his work in the field goes back almost four decades.
BU regarded as third most reputable organization in the state, survey finds
Boston University enjoys one of the finest reputations of any business organization in the commonwealth, according to a recent survey of Massachusetts executives.
ARTS
Artists who found out that found is in
By Brian Fitzgerald
A collage of “found” objects such as newspapers and ticket stubs? “One person’s trash may be another person’s art,” a skeptic might say, “but I’m certainly not going to look at it.”
Boston University Books of 2004
If you were the author, coauthor, editor, or coeditor of a book published in 2004, the B.U. Bridge would like to include it in the annual list of books by faculty and staff, which will be published early next year.
Please fill out the form at www.bu.edu/bridge/books by December 17. Because of the large volume of responses, we ask that forms include all information requested. Please use a separate form for each submission.
Direct questions to dcraig@bu.edu. |
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