Michael Dowding

Ready for yet another Substack? I'd be honored if you'd consider checking out "The Friction Imperative." I'm dishing out sometimes-contrarian thoughts about the role of generative AI in college writing instruction. Let's hear your thoughts, too. #GenAI open.substack.com/pub/michaeldow…

“… and every guy in this room wants to thank their mother for getting them their first pair skates!” - Coach Harry Sinden

Spoiler alert… It is.

In "AI is destroying education, and BU is accelerating the process," student Dawson Maska shines the spotlight on the use of AI in education based on his experience as both a student and teaching assistant. BU scrupulously avoids this perspective. dailyfreepress.com/04/30/23/22002…

You've been asking for this one for years. We heard you. We announced a change in AP style at the @ACESEditors conference today: It's now healthcare, one word, in all uses. We also changed childcare and daycare, closing them up to one word rather than two. This guidance is live on AP Stylebook Online now.

It's encouraging to see smart AI discourse just about everywhere lately. I can't resist sharing these pieces on what's clearly the defining issue in writing today. Enjoy this superb take on the emerging broader effects of AI from @Marc__Watkins marcwatkins.substack.com/p/what-happens…

Here's another great take from a college student on AI and writing #2026CM331: bostonglobe.com/2026/04/12/opi…

I neglected to note that Sangmin will graduate from BU's College of Communication with a bachelor's in journalism - and will be starting at NBC-10 Boston as a content producer. That's a heck of a month!

Congrats to Sangmin Song on a terrific op-ed in The Boston Globe about AI in the college-writing classroom. bostonglobe.com/2026/04/10/mag…

“Easter Lily” is one of the most extraordinary efforts U2 has produced in many, many years. I’m laying down a marker: I hope/predict we’ll see them drop another EP - “ Songs of Ascent”? - on Ascension Thursday to complete the 2026 spiritual trilogy/musical trinity.

Coming to Fenway in 2027?

U2’s new EP Easter Lily review: An endearingly honest, questing record that’s almost ... cool irishtimes.com/culture/music/…

Huge thanks to @RohdeD David Rohde, the @COMatBU 2026 Writer in Residencewho brought timeless lessons to hundreds of COM students this week. A special highlight: a live segment for MS-NOW during class. Special thanks to Tom Schoenenberger (COM ’72), for his generous donation.

Happy “Number 4” Day. The legendary Bobby Orr turns 7️⃣8️⃣today. Back in 1986, as part of its 20th anniversary of broadcasting Bruins hockey, TV38 put together a terrific Bobby Orr tribute feature voiced by station’s iconic host Dana Hersey. [From my mom’s VHS bin.]

On this day in 1970, Bobby Orr became the first defenceman in NHL history to record 100 points in a season #Bruins365 #NHLBruins

THREE BIRD. 🦅🇺🇸 #WinterParalympics

We witnessed one of the most amazing moments you'll ever see at a high school event tonight at Schneider Arena. Colin Dorgan, who lost his mother, brother & grandfather in the Lynch Arena shooting last month, scores a 2OT game-winner to send his team to the @RIIL_sports D-II championship game. Incredible resilience from this young man & this BVS team. Fortunate to call this emotional moment with Marty Crowley tonight on the NFHS Network. @SRASaints @PCDAthletics @Fic27

Next month, the Boston University College of Communication welcomes our fourth annual Writer in Residence - two-time @PulitzerPrizes winner David Rohde @RohdeD. Learn more about his distinguished career and his upcoming visit. bu.edu/com/articles/j…

@CMcAvoy44 - big saves on and off the ice.

IT'S OLYMPIC GOLD FOR #BUSA!! #ProudToBU