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Remembering Leslie Epstein, Pillar of BU’s Creative Writing Program
Friends, colleagues, and former students of the author, who died May 18, recall his steadfast dedication to—and passion for—literary fiction
May 22, 2025 -
POV: This Memorial Day, Remember BU’s Fallen Heroes by Visiting the New Online Honor Wall
Initiative, led by three Terriers, ensures that those who fought in our nation’s wars are never forgotten
May 22, 2025 -
Experience BU’s 2025 Commencement from a Terrier Point of View
In case you missed it, we’ve compiled some of our favorite May 18 moments from Nickerson Field. Needless to say, our Terriers brought their loudest cheers—check out our recap!
May 22, 2025 -
Test Your Sleuthing Skills with This Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning Movie Quiz
Answer these trivia questions correctly by noon today for a chance to win two tickets to the eighth installment of the Tom Cruise blockbuster
May 22, 2025
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It’s “Prom Season” at Wheelock Family Theatre
An exuberant, funny musical about a high school student who wants to invite her girlfriend to the prom packs an important message
May 21, 2025 -
23 Charles River Campus Faculty Promoted to Full Professor
Cited as leaders in their respective fields and in the classroom
May 21, 2025 -
Native Ads Are Shaping Climate Opinions. BU Researchers Say There’s a Way to Resist
A new BU study examines how fossil fuel ads can masquerade as news stories, and the techniques being used to recognize them
April 24, 2025

Commencement 2025
Photos: A Look Back at BU’s Commencement
More than 60 of our favorite images that capture the joy on Nickerson Field celebrating the Class of 2025
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What Does Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Mean?
“The pathologists’ interpretation of former President Biden’s cancer (Gleason 9) is that it appears to be highly aggressive. This is not encouraging news,” says BU Shipley Prostate Cancer Research Center researcher Gerald Denis
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BU Sports Rehab Therapists on Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Injury and Recovery Ahead
Ryan Center physical therapists say the injury is common for pro athletes and weekend warriors
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BU’s Class of 2025: What Are Your Plans After Graduating?
In the minutes before Commencement, we asked a few Terriers about their post-graduation plans. Their answers ranged from wholesome to relatable—take a look!
May 19, 2025
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Class of 2025 First-Gen Grads Honored at Pinning Ceremony
The 2025 First-Gen Graduation Pinning Ceremony celebrating the achievements of the BU Class of 2025 graduates was held May 16 at the Tsai Performance Center. This year’s 155 students, among them Jairo Zelaya (COM’25) (at the podium) and Christian Gonzalez Ramirez (CAS’25) (far right), received Terrier Firsts pins, celebrating being their family’s first-generation graduating college student. Each participating student invited a guest—a family member or another supporter—who “pinned” the grad. ASL interpreters (on the left) were on hand as well.
Photo by Mike Spencer
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Video: 2025 Graduate Jayde Best: “I Ended Up Exactly Where I Wanted to Be”
BU first-gen student’s college journey wasn’t always easy, but the friendships she formed were worth it
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I’m a Business Professor Who Asked Dozens of Former Students How They Define Success
Here is their advice for today’s grads
May 16, 2025 -
Advice to the Class of 2025: “Make Your Existence Meaningful”
Faculty and staff offer parting wisdom to this year’s graduates
May 12, 2025
Commencement
Video: Class of 2025: What We’ll Take with Us as We Begin a New Chapter
This year’s grads reflect on what they’ve gained during their college experience
Commencement 2025
Sights and Sounds from Boston University’s Class of 2025 Commencement
Joy, tears, laughter, and plenty of pomp mark ceremony celebrating this year’s BU grads
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Arts & Culture
- Test Your Sleuthing Skills with This Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning Movie Quiz
- It’s “Prom Season” at Wheelock Family Theatre
- How I Made This: Raquel Philippe (CFA’26)
Business & Law
- BU Students Promote New Ben & Jerry’s Treat Supporting Families with Autistic Children
- Student Loan Questions and Answers amid Uncertainty
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Campus Life
- Experience BU’s 2025 Commencement from a Terriers Point of View
- Photos: A Look Back at BU’s Commencement
- Video: Class of 2025: What We’ll Take with Us as We Begin a New Chapter
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- What Does Biden’s Cancer Diagnosis Mean?
- BU Sports Rehab Therapists on Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Injury and Recovery Ahead
- THC Content in Cannabis Has Surged: Here’s What You Need to Know
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- Six Spots to Check Out This Memorial Day in Boston
- The Weekender: May 15 to 18
- The Ultimate Senior Bucket List
Science & Technology
- Tick-Borne Diseases Risk Increasing Due to Climate Change: What You Need to Know
- Fashion Social Networking App Wins at Spring 2025 Spark! Demo Day
- How These Engineering Students Built a Solar-Powered Water Heater
Sports
- BU Sports Rehab Therapists on Jayson Tatum’s Achilles Injury and Recovery Ahead
- Women’s Rowing Aiming for Second Consecutive Patriot League Title
- Want to Hit a Red Sox Game? Here’s What You Need to Know (Bah! Bah! Bah!)
University News
- Remembering Leslie Epstein, Pillar of BU’s Creative Writing Program
- 23 Charles River Campus Faculty Promoted to Full Professor
- Photos: A Look Back at BU’s Commencement
Voices & Opinion
- POV: This Memorial Day, Remember BU’s Fallen Heroes by Visiting the New Online Honor Wall
- I’m a Business Professor Who Asked Dozens of Former Students How They Define Success
- The Catholic Church Elects Its First American Pope: What Should He Do First?