Cut The Kids In Half
Band members, BU and other area college musicians, talk about their debut album, What We Became, and tease upcoming music
May 6, 2025
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BU Softball Looks to Win Third Straight Patriot League Title
Terriers enter as No. 2 seed in tournament, starting Thursday at West Point
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The Weekender: May 8 to 11
Somerville’s PorchFest, a retro video game night, and the annual Lilac Sunday at the Arnold Arboretum
May 7, 2025 -
Donate Unwanted Goods During Move-Out and Help Serve Your Community
BU Sustainability’s Goodwill, Not Landfill Initiative gives student possessions to local Boston charities
May 6, 2025
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CFA School of Visual Arts Annual Undergrad Thesis Exhibitions Now on View
Works by 66 graduating seniors in painting, sculpture, graphic design, and BA in art cohort showcase range of themes and materials
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The Best Places to Study for Finals
A guide to BU’s best-known spots and hidden gems where you can prepare for exams
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For Academic Advisor Award Winners, Students Are at the Heart of It All
CAS’ John “Chip” Celenza and CDS’ Molly-Kate MacLeod receive annual advising honors
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Student Loan Questions and Answers amid Uncertainty
Defaulted student loans went into repayment May 5. With more legislation pending and questions mounting, here’s some important information current and soon-to-be payers need to know
May 6, 2025
Innovator of the Year
Pulmonologist Darrell Kotton Is BU’s Innovator of the Year
Regenerative medicine researcher is recognized for his work in pioneering lung disease treatments with stem cell technology and accelerating scientific discovery with open-access resources
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In Sinners, Bluesmen and Vampires Face Off
Two BU faculty unpack Ryan Coogler’s hit horror film, set in 1930s Mississippi Delta
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This Year’s Perkins Winners Have a Half Century of BU Service Among Them
Lauren Consalvo, Andrew Abrahamson, and Lori Davis to be honored at annual ceremony celebrating BU community members who have provided distinguished service to the University
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Robert Pinsky, America’s Ambassador for Poetry, Retiring from Teaching After 36 Years at BU, More Than 1,000 Students
University honored the award-winning poet and former US poet laureate on Thursday, when he did a public reading
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New to Campus and Campaigning: BU Freshman Runs for Brookline Town Meeting
“We can do better in Brookline,” says David Sipos, who is concerned about increased affordable housing and environmental sustainability
1May 5, 2025
Today’s Close-up
Rendering Class
Lance Shook (CFA’27) works on an assignment for his graphic rendering class taught by Cristina Todesco, College of Fine Arts lecturer of scene design, at BU’s Joan & Edgar Booth Theatre, April 25.
Photo by Cydney Scott
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Video: BU Women’s Golf Team Battles the Elements
Terriers have to contend with New England weather, so much of their practice is indoors
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2025 Scarlet & White Ceremony Honors Top Student Athletes and Coaches
At end-of-year banquet, students recognized for achievements on and off the field
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Actor Emily Deschanel (CFA’98) Announced as BU’s 2025 Commencement Speaker
President Melissa Gilliam leads her first official Senior Breakfast
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Massachusetts Could See Drastic, Cascading Economic Downturn from New Trump Policies, BU Study Finds
Questrom’s Mark Williams says a combination of tariff hikes, federal funding cuts, and crackdown on immigration could cost state billions in lost growth
4May 2, 2025
Student Life
Student Government President Akwasi Antwi Reflects on a Year of Transformation and Transparency
The outgoing leader says the most rewarding aspect of his tenure has been building better engagement with students
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Arts & Culture
- CFA School of Visual Arts Annual Undergrad Thesis Exhibitions Now on View
- BU Soundcheck: Cut The Kids In Half
- In Sinners, Bluesmen and Vampires Face Off
Business & Law
- Student Loan Questions and Answers amid Uncertainty
- Law School Applications Surge amid Economic, Political Uncertainty
- How Are Government Audits Supposed to Work?
Campus Life
- Where to Eat in Boston During Commencement Weekend: No Reservation Required
- BU Class on History of Boston Takes to a Storied Stage: Club Passim
- From Napkins to Coat Check: Dining Etiquette for First-Gen Students
Health & Medicine
- THC Content in Cannabis Has Surged: Here’s What You Need to Know
- Navigating Change: Tips for Protecting Your Mind and Body During Times of Transition
- How to Celebrate Marathon Monday While Staying Safe and Healthy
In the City
- Where to Eat in Boston During Commencement Weekend: No Reservation Required
- The Weekender: May 8 to 11
- Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Jamaica Plain
Science & Technology
- How These Engineering Students Built a Solar-Powered Water Heater
- YouTube Turns 20—How Have Its 20 Billion Videos Changed Us?
- For 50 Years, BU’s Lawford Anderson Has Been Helping Students Unlock the Secrets of Earth’s Rocky Materials
Sports
- BU Softball Looks to Win Third Straight Patriot League Title
- Athletes in Motion: Softball Pitcher Kasey Ricard
- Video: BU Women’s Golf Team Battles the Elements
University News
- Donate Unwanted Goods During Move-Out and Help Serve Your Community
- For Academic Advisor Award Winners, Students Are at the Heart of It All
- This Year’s Perkins Winners Have a Half Century of BU Service Among Them
Voices & Opinion
- Why Is Everybody Talking About “Third Places” Right Now?
- POV: There Are Ways to Make Life Easier for Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease and Their Caregivers
- POV: Here’s What’s Wrong with How People Are Using New Anti-Obesity Drugs