BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Born with Muscular Dystrophy, Justin Moy Now Seeks to Defeat It "My life's goal is to cure my disease, and that's really what drives me every day," says the BU PhD candidate By Molly Callahan As disorders go, muscular dystrophy is not a kind one. A genetic disease that causes muscles to weaken over time, it precipitates a gradual decline that makes it increasingly difficult to move, can cause the spine to   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- Boston University issued the following news: * * * Fast Start for Student Journalists in New COM Program Students have already written stories for more than a dozen community and nonprofit news publications By Joel Brown BU's College of Communication journalism department took a big swing this semester, and it's already paying off for students--and for nonprofit community news outlets in the Boston area. A new COM initiative paired students with various n  more

WESTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- Regis College issued the following news: * * * Foley, Former Student-Athlete, Appointed Regis Pride's Director of Athletic Communications Dean of Athletics for Regis College Pam Roecker, announces the appointment of Meghan Foley as the new director of athletic communications. Foley brings to Regis a wealth of experience in athletic communications, game management, and student-athlete engagement, making her a strong addition to the Pride's athletics leadership  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Advised Voyage AI on Sale to MongoDB The Technology M&A team advised Voyage AI on its sale to MongoDB. The transaction was structured as a reverse triangular merger, whereby Voyage AI became a wholly-owned subsidiary of MongoDB. Voyage AI, based in Palo Alto, delivers state-of-the-art embedding and reranking models that supercharge intelligent retrieval for enterp  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $5.5 Million to 60 School Districts to Expand Student Behavioral and Mental Health Services Boston -- The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that it is awarding $5,540,875 in grants to 60 school districts, educational collaboratives and charter schools across Massachusetts to improve student access to behavioral and mental health serv  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In Law360 Column, Attorneys Analyze Trump Administration Major Crypto Policy Developments In a Law360 article, attorneys examined five major Trump administration cryptocurrency initiatives that aim to reshape the U.S. digital asset landscape to promote regulatory policy and drive innovation. The authors analyze digital asset topics including: a Trump executive order that s  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly, Greg Demers Discusses Wage Act Decision In a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article, employment partner Greg Demers examined a recent U.S. District Court decision in Rooney v. Leerink Partners LLC, et al. that--among other things--found that ERISA did not preempt Wage Act claims brought by a terminated investment banking executive against her f  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * J-WAFS: Supporting food and water research across MIT For the past decade, the Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab has strengthened MIT faculty efforts in water and food research and innovation. By Longzhen Han, Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab MIT's Abdul Latif Jameel Water and Food Systems Lab (J-WAFS) has transformed the landscape of water and food resea  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 18 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT class takes students on a grand tour of the interdisciplinary world of biotech Exploring and applying concepts from different disciplines provides broad knowledge and hands-on practice for real-world application. By Michaela Jarvis, School of Engineering In the fast-changing world of biotechnology, engineers need more than technical expertise -- they need the ability to colla  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT community members elected to the National Academy of Engineering for 2025 Eight researchers, along with 13 additional alumni, are honored for significant contributions to engineering research, practice, and education. By Mary Beth Gallagher, School of Engineering Eight MIT researchers are among the 128 new members and 22 international members recently elected to the National A  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT engineers prepare to send three payloads to the moon Data from the devices will help future astronauts navigate the moon's south polar region and search for frozen water. By Jennifer Chu, MIT News Three MIT payloads will soon hitch a ride to the moon in a step toward establishing a permanent base on the lunar surface. In the coming days, weather permitting, MIT engineers and  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT faculty, alumni named 2025 Sloan Research Fellows Annual award honors early-career researchers for creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments. Seven MIT faculty and 21 additional MIT alumni are among 126 early-career researchers honored with 2025 Sloan Research Fellowships by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The recipients represent the MIT departments of Biology; Che  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT Human Insight Collaborative launches SHASS Faculty Fellows program The new initiative will allow selected faculty to focus on their research, build community, and pursue mentorship opportunities. By Benjamin Daniel, School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences A new initiative will offer faculty in the MIT School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS) the opportun  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * MIT spinout maps the body's metabolites to uncover the hidden drivers of disease ReviveMed uses AI to gather large-scale data on metabolites -- molecules like lipids, cholesterol, and sugar -- to match patients with therapeutics. By Zach Winn, MIT News Biology is never simple. As researchers make strides in reading and editing genes to treat disease, for instance, a growing body o  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * 3 Questions: Exploring the limits of carbon sequestration Assistant Professor Cesar Terrer discusses pioneering volcano research to track carbon dynamics in tropical forests. By Stephanie Martinovich, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering As part of a multi-pronged approach toward curbing the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, scientists seek to better understand the  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * AI system predicts protein fragments that can bind to or inhibit a target FragFold, developed by MIT Biology researchers, is a computational method with potential for impact on biological research and therapeutic applications. By Lillian Eden, Department of Biology All biological function is dependent on how different proteins interact with each other. Protein-protein interaction  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * An "All-American" vision of service to others Former NFL linebacker Spencer Paysinger keynotes the 51st annual MLK Celebration, with a message focused on building community. By Peter Dizikes, MIT News Spencer Paysinger has already been many things in his life, including a Super Bowl-winning linebacker, a writer and producer of the hit television series "All-American," and local-bu  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Cynthia Barnhart to step down as provost An alumna and longtime faculty member, Barnhart helped lead the Institute for the last decade, serving as both chancellor and provost. By Kathy Wren, MIT News Cynthia Barnhart SM '86, PhD '88 will step down as MIT's provost, effective July 1, President Sally Kornbluth announced today. Barnhart, who served as MIT's chancellor for more than s  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * High-speed videos show what happens when a droplet splashes into a pool Findings may help predict how rain and irrigation systems launch particles and pathogens from watery surfaces, with implications for industry, agriculture, and public health. By Jennifer Chu, MIT News Rain can freefall at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. If the droplets land in a puddle or pond, they can for  more

SOUTH HADLEY, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news: * * * Mount Holyoke College designated a research college Mount Holyoke College has been designated a research college by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Mount Holyoke College has achieved a historic milestone by attaining a designation as a research college. The American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advanc  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 21 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Professor Anthony Sinskey, biologist, inventor, entrepreneur, and Center for Biomedical Innovation co-founder, dies at 84 Colleagues remember the longtime MIT professor as a supportive, energetic collaborator who seemed to know everyone at the Institute. By Zach Winn, MIT News Longtime MIT Professor Anthony "Tony" Sinskey ScD '67, who was also the co-founder and faculty director   more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Reducing carbon emissions from residential heating: A pathway forward A new MIT study identifies steps that can lower not only emissions, but also costs, across the combined electric power and natural gas industries that now supply heating fuels. By Nancy W. Stauffer, MIT Energy Initiative In the race to reduce climate-warming carbon emissions, the buildings sector is falling behi  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could chip in to boost power grid resilience MIT engineers propose a new "local electricity market" to tap into the power potential of homeowners' grid-edge devices. By Jennifer Chu, MIT News There's a lot of untapped potential in our homes and vehicles that could be harnessed to reinforce local power grids and make them more res  more

AURORA, Colorado, Feb. 25 -- The University of Colorado School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Study Focuses on Widening the Reach of Life-Saving Specialty Diabetes Care CU Anschutz researchers find that primary care and telehealth can effectively help people manage diabetes with advanced technology Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, along with colleagues at Massachusetts General Hospital, have found that people with diabetes can achi  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Two from MIT named 2025 Gates Cambridge Scholars Markey Freudenburg-Puricelli and Abigail Schipper '24 will pursue graduate studies at Cambridge University in the U.K. By Julia Mongo, Office of Distinguished Fellowships MIT senior Markey Freudenburg-Puricelli and recent alumna Abigail ("Abbie") Schipper '24 have been selected as Gates Cambridge Scholars and will begin graduate st  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * USDC and EURC Become First Stablecoins Recognized by Dubai International Financial Centre Building on regulatory firsts in the EU and Canada, Circle advances global stablecoin adoption with DFSA recognition DUBAI - 24 FEBRUARY 2025 - Circle Internet Group, Inc., a global financial technology company and stablecoin market leader, has announced that the Dubai Finan  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Feb. 25 -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, issued the following news: * * * VRE Hosts L'Enfant Station Open House for Public Input As the Virginia Railway Express (VRE) advances the L'Enfant Station and Fourth Track Improvements Project, VHB and the agency recently welcomed project stakeholders and community members to an open house, offering a firsthand look at the  more