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Bad Bunny’s producers Tainy and MAG deserve their own honors at the Latin Grammys, says guest columnist Petra Rivera-Rideau, author of "Remixing Reggaetón" and co-founder of the Bad Bunny Syllabus.

At the "New York Times" and elsewhere, Marian Burros ’54 combined recipe writing with reporting on topics like consumer protection and food safety. Her plum torte was a longtime fan favorite.

Astronomy professor Lamiya Mowla ’13 says small colleges like Wellesley are preparing the next generation of scientists through mentorship, collaborative problem solving, and integrating new tools.

As Bad Bunny’s residency concludes, Petra Rivera-Rideau, associate professor of American studies, talks about why the event has been so significant for Puerto Rico, and for Puerto Ricans in the U.S.

President Paula Johnson said in a statement: “This can be a time to come together across political and partisan divides, and our colleges and universities should help model this for our country.”

Petra Rivera-Rideau, associate professor of American studies, was included on the 2025 ALX100, an annual list of 100 Latino leaders making a difference across Massachusetts compiled by We Are ALX.

A new report from the Brookings Institution, co-authored by economics professor Robin McKnight, shows that increases in National Institutes of Health funding can boost labor markets in college towns.

Ethiopia has built Africa’s biggest dam, despite concerns from Egypt and Sudan. “There is no doubt that this is a very important moment for Ethiopians,” says visiting economist Tsegay Tekleselassie.

New research from Steven Biller, associate professor of biological sciences, suggests a tiny phytoplankton that is an essential part of the marine food web may decline sharply as oceans warm.