History

How far have we come, and where are we going as a university and as an evolving student body? What is unique about a BU student, and what makes students most proud of being part of BU’s growing family of almost 300,000 alumni? Boston University has a venerable and distinguished history, and since its beginnings in the early 19th century BU has emerged to become one of the leading private research and teaching institutes in the world. The timeline below allows the viewer to walk into BU’s rich traditions through various portals along its historical continuum. Along the way, you will be able to see how Boston University adapts to its world in challenging and meaningful ways.