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WBUR, founded in 1950, is Boston’s NPR. An award-winning producer of high-quality journalism on air, online and on stage at CitySpace. With one of the strongest local newsrooms in America, our journalists cover the most pressing issues in our city and region. Nationally, WBUR reaches more than six million people each week with On Point and Here & Now — a daily newsmagazine produced with NPR. WBUR is also a pioneering podcaster, with hit shows like Endless Thread, Circle Round and Beyond All Repair.

Ranked in the top 10 schools and programs of public health in the world by US News and World Report, Boston University School of Public Health provides the opportunity to engage in world-renowned research, scholarship, social justice, and public health practice. Founded in 1976, BUSPH offers master- and doctoral-level education in public health, as well as continuing learning opportunities. The faculty in six departments (biostatistics; community health sciences; environmental health; epidemiology; global health; and health law, policy & management) conduct policy-changing public health research around the world, with the mission of improving the health of populations—especially the disadvantaged, underserved, and vulnerable—locally, nationally, and internationally.

NPR's rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of Americans everyday—on the air, online, and in person. NPR strives to create a more informed public—one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas, and cultures. With a nationwide network of award-winning journalists and 17 international bureaus, NPR and its Member Stations are never far from where a story is unfolding. Listeners consider public radio an enriching and enlightening companion; they trust NPR as a daily source of unbiased independent news, and inspiring insights on life and the arts.