Schools

3+ hour, 34+ min ago   (611+ words) Massachusetts is among dozens of states that don’t require 9/11 to be taught in schools, leaving students without knowledge about “perhaps the most transformative day in the country’s history.” That’s according to Pat Bavis, the chairman of the Massachusetts 9/11 Fund’s education…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (408+ words) Former journalism department chair Brian McGrory announced he will not be returning to Boston University’s College of Communication, following an extended leave of absence to continue his role as editor of The Boston Globe. After serving as editor of the…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago   (72+ words) Springfield Public Schools officials are working to restore district operations following a major cyberattack that forced schools to close this week, but the teachers' union says educators still have questions about what may have been compromised. Springfield Public Schools officials…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (901+ words) During this year’s fall move-in period, multiple students using the United Parcel Service Pack, Store or Ship Program at BU experienced various complications with their boxes held in storage over the summer. Students recalled facing inconsistent communication from UPS, with…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (654+ words) Orientation can be daunting for freshmen and transfer students alike. It’s a first taste of life as a BU student, and for many, a first impression of a brand new city. With so much new information thrown around — from majors,…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (286+ words) The Boston University Police Department escorted a bearded man wearing a yellow jersey out of the College of Communication building after he was seen wandering around the building, according to reports from students and staff. Scott Farwell, master lecturer at…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (196+ words) The headline-grabbing promises come as Wellesley's own published costs have climbed steeply. The Wellesley News reported a total estimated cost of attendance of $100,541 for 2025-26. Boston University's estimated tuition alone tops $60,000 for the 2026-27 year before aid is factored in. That generosity…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (585+ words) A few months ago, popular Twitch streamer Kai Cenat started a second YouTube channel where he uploaded unpolished vlogs, far different from his usual funny, light-hearted content. His most viewed video focused on his dedication to a new goal: taking…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (205+ words) Under the program's structure, 60 standard research chairs receive between $500,000 and $1 million annually over an eight-year term, while four Distinguished Research Chairs receive $1.5 million per year, according to the Ottawa Citizen. The chair program itself was renamed on July 31, 2026, in honor…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (146+ words) Exactly what triggered Tuesday's shutdown — whether ransomware, unauthorized network access, or a vendor-side compromise — has not been specified. It also remains unclear whether any threat actor has demanded a ransom or whether sensitive student or employee records were accessed, and…...