Boston University News Releases


22nd September, 2011
Philanthropist & Visionary Business Leader Rajen Kilachand Pledges $25 Million to BU (Boston) — Rajen Kilachand, a Dubai-based global entrepreneur, has pledged $25 million to Boston University, announced BU President Robert A. Brown. Kilachand’s contribution, the largest in school history, will support and rename the University’s Honors College in honor of his parents, whose...
8th September, 2011
Obesity and Large Waist Size Linked to Higher Risk of Death in African American Women (Boston) – The risk of death increases with higher levels of overweight and obesity among African American women, according to a new study led by researchers from the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University. In addition, a larger waist size was associated with a higher risk of death among...
1st September, 2011
Three New Boston University Faculty Tapped for Peter Paul Career Development Professorships (Boston) — Three new Boston University professors have been selected by Provost Jean Morrison as this year’s recipients of the prestigious Peter Paul Professorships, providing $40,000 each for three years for unrestricted support for their scholarly and creative work as they launch their...