Boston University just hit pause on PhD admissions for five key humanities and social science departments for a second year, leaving current students and faculty worried about the future of their programs. This move, driven by budget shortfalls and rising costs, means fewer new faces, less research support, and possibly fewer classes for everyone. For many, grad school is about building community and pushing research forward—so what happens when the pipeline dries up? Is this the new normal for universities, or can BU find a way to keep these programs alive? Let’s talk about what this means for our campus and beyond. #Education #College #BostonUniversity