BU officials to step up online security to prevent cyber attacks
In response to the onslaught of cyber attacks targeted at the Boston University community, President Robert Brown announced Friday that BU will increase its cybersecurity within the school. “Because of the increased risk, we are now taking a more active, rigorous approach to securing the personal information of community members,” Brown said in an email […]
Enrollment in colleges to slow, study suggests
Three million more people will be enrolled in higher education institutions across the country such as Boston University by 2022, a report released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center of Education Statistics projects. With this growth rate decreasing in comparison to the past decade, the college-age population is projected to drop by […]
Snowfall insulates soil, BU research suggests
Milder winters and a decrease in snowfall due to rising temperatures may cause a decline in soil quality, air quality, tree health and human health, according to a study published Friday by researchers at Boston University. Researchers in ecosystem ecology, biogeochemistry and global change at BU found snowfall decline could have a lasting effect on […]
CAMPUS CRIME LOGS: Feb. 24 – March 2
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Feb. 24 to March 2. iPhone stolen At 100 Bay State Road, a student’s iPhone was stolen from a bathroom Wednesday around 2 p.m. after she left it unattended. Unwanted visitor On Wednesday at 5 p.m., an employee at 595 Commonwealth […]
MBTA late-night service to begin in late March
Starting at the end of March, all trains in Boston and 15 of the most highly trafficked bus routes will begin operating until 3 a.m. in order to service the many residents who have requested late-night transit. No specific date has been decided for when late-night service will start. This service will be tried for one year, […]
National
- Mass. healthcare site sees low sign-ups due to glitches
- ACA extension period rejected by Mass. officials
- Mass. GDP recovers faster than national rate, report suggests
- Mass. LGBT groups push for House to approve non-discrimination act
- 50th anniv. of Community Mental Health Act brings federal officials to Hub
Academia
- SED Dean Hardin Coleman to bring experience to Boston School Committee
- BU to offer MOOCs after joining online course platform edX
- Student success linked to motivation, study suggests
- Profs. say say education, media could combat Islamic stereotypes
- AP courses not indicative of collegiate success, study suggests
