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Boston University College of Arts & Sciences As Boston University's largest academic division, the College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences is the heart of the BU experience. www.bu.edu/cas

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is the academic heart of Boston University and its largest school. Home to more than 6,500 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students, the College offers students a journey of learning and discovery into the humanities and the social, natural, and computational sciences—the fundamental disciplines that underlie contemporary knowledge creation.

Driven by a passion for science and a desire to solve real-world climate and agricultural problems, Trinity Olander (CAS...
10/23/2026

Driven by a passion for science and a desire to solve real-world climate and agricultural problems, Trinity Olander (CAS’27, GRS’27) and her team turned a gold-medal iGEM research project into Averra—a biotech startup bringing real-time soil biosensing directly to farmers.

"Studying both biology and entrepreneurship has challenged me to approach problems from different angles, embrace uncertainty, and think beyond the boundaries of any one field," Olander says.

Ahead of emceeing the 2026 IDEA Con, Olander reflects on stepping into entrepreneurship, navigating uncertainty, and why simply showing up opens doors.

Read the Q&A: https://www.bu.edu/cas/turning-lab-science-into-sustainable-solutions/

Congratulations to Professor of Chemistry Karen Allen on receiving the NIH Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIR...
10/23/2026

Congratulations to Professor of Chemistry Karen Allen on receiving the NIH Maximizing Investigators' Research Award (MIRA)!

This competitive award provides "greater stability and flexibility, thereby enhancing scientific productivity and the chances for important breakthroughs.” She was recognized for her work on the project, Genomic Enzymology to Decipher Bacterial Membrane-Associated Glycan Assembly.

10/18/2026

This fall, Prime Minister of Iceland Kristrún Frostadóttir (GRS’14) returned to campus to accept an Arts & Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award.

During her visit, she shared how studying at BU shaped her mindset, and the values she carried with her into her role as Prime Minister.

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Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Astronomy Chuanfei D**g on being elected a 2026 American Physical Society Fell...
10/16/2026

Congratulations to Assistant Professor of Astronomy Chuanfei D**g on being elected a 2026 American Physical Society Fellow!

D**g's recognition is, “For pioneering contributions to plasma astrophysics through theoretical and computational studies of magnetic reconnection, turbulence, planetary magnetospheres, and atmospheric escape; and for exemplary leadership in space-plasma modeling and missions.”

This program recognizes those who have made significant contributions to physics through original research, teaching, or the development of new applications of physics to science and technology.

Meet Alaiza Roth (CAS'30), one of the 3,706 freshmen who joined the BU community this fall! Describing herself as a "Pac...
10/15/2026

Meet Alaiza Roth (CAS'30), one of the 3,706 freshmen who joined the BU community this fall!

Describing herself as a "Pacific Island girl who surfs in the snow,” Roth has dual US-Fiji citizenship and loves competitive snowboarding. Her goal is to qualify for both the Junior World Championships and the 2030 Winter Olympics, but for now, she's studying international relations with the idea of becoming a human rights lawyer.

Read more about Roth: https://bit.ly/4yDOte1

How can you study nature if you're always cooped up in a lab?This very question is what drove Abby Robinson (GRS'26) to ...
10/10/2026

How can you study nature if you're always cooped up in a lab?

This very question is what drove Abby Robinson (GRS'26) to coordinate a research agreement with the conservancy that runs Rose Kennedy Greenway. Since then, she's expanded her original arrangement into an inclusive citizen science program to track population levels and migratory patterns in the 17-acre downtown Boston public park.

“Doing what we can to create spaces in cities that are good habitats for these organisms is just good,” says Robinson.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4e2H8fu

This fall, we welcome Marisol Fila, lecturer in Spanish, to the CAS faculty! Fila earned her PhD in Romance Languages an...
10/09/2026

This fall, we welcome Marisol Fila, lecturer in Spanish, to the CAS faculty!

Fila earned her PhD in Romance Languages and Literatures, with a specialization in Spanish, from the University of Michigan in 2025 and holds a BA in History with honors from the Universidad de Buenos Aires.

Her interdisciplinary teaching and research bring together Latin American Studies, Global Black Studies, Literary Studies, Critical Media Studies, Digital Humanities, and public scholarship.

Her Royal Highness Princess Dana Firas (CAS’91) of Jordan returned to CAS during a campus visit on September 29.A gradua...
10/05/2026

Her Royal Highness Princess Dana Firas (CAS’91) of Jordan returned to CAS during a campus visit on September 29.

A graduate of BU in International Relations and Economics, Princess Dana is an internationally recognized advocate for protecting and preserving cultural heritage. She serves as President of the Petra National Trust and was named a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador in 2017 in recognition of her work to safeguard cultural heritage and promote its role in communities and societies.

During her visit, Princess Dana met with CAS students studying economics, history of art and architecture, and archaeology, sharing insights from her work in Jordan and around the world and discussing the importance of preserving ancient monuments and sites for future generations.

10/04/2026

Celebrating excellence, community, and inspiration! 🥂✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor our outstanding awardees and celebrate the impact of our alumni community.

New England autumns have long been the subject of endless fascination and wonder. As we step into October, Bostonians ar...
10/03/2026

New England autumns have long been the subject of endless fascination and wonder. As we step into October, Bostonians are wondering what kind of foliage this fall has in store for us.

In a recent Q&A with Arts x Sciences, Richard B. Primack, professor of biology and expert in plant ecology, discusses the science behind leaf transformation, what we can learn from foliage records throughout history, and his predictions for this season's assortment of colors.

"All in all, we have great conditions for this year’s fall foliage season," says Primack.

Read more (and check out Prof. Primack's beautiful foliage photos): https://bit.ly/4hpiiJ8

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