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Students

Eight Boston Experiences Every BU First-Year Should Try

September 4, 2026

Boston University “Terrier Starter Kit” graphic with illustrated food items and student essentials, including a laptop that says “Go Terriers,” a red sneaker, pizza slice, bowl of noodles, taco, and stars. A small note above the noodles reads, “P.S. Comm Ave is a staple for Vietnamese/Thai food.”

Dining

Where to Eat When You’re Hungry at BU

September 4, 2026

Photo: Boston University President Melissa Gilliam (front row, third from right) welcomes 30 new Thomas M. Menino Scholars alongside Mary Skipper, Boston Public Schools superintendent (front row, far left), at a reception at the Questrom School of Business, August 31. Also part of the ceremony were 59 Community Leaders Scholars.

Scholarships

Boston University’s 2026 Menino Scholars and Community Leaders Scholars Arrive Ready to Change Their World

September 4, 2026

Illustrated Boston University “Terrier Starter Kit” graphic featuring BU-themed doodles, including the CITGO sign, Boston skyline and Charles River, a sailboat, a Boston terrier mascot with a “You got this!” speech bubble, a laptop reading “Go Terriers,” and red sneakers.

10 BU Hacks Every Terrier Should Know

September 4, 2026

Graphic titled “Terrier Starter Kit” with Boston University branding and illustrated with BU student discounts, including a laptop that says “Go Terriers,” red sneakers, a place setting, shopping bags, a Terrier Card, paw prints, a laundry basket, and a museum ticket.

Terrier Starter Kit

September 4, 2026

1952 - Boston, Mass. Students purchasing books for Boston University courses. Photo by Boston University Photography

Flashback Friday: Buying Textbooks

September 4, 2026

BU Today 09-04-2026

September 4, 2026

Photo: Students from all walks of BU pack Nickerson Field, exploring the wide variety of clubs advertising their organizations at BU's exciting semiannual club fair on 6 September on Nickerson Field.

Student Life

Everything You Need to Know about Splash (and Why You Should Attend)

September 3, 2026

Film & TV

“Tony” – Anthony Bourdain Biopic of Iconic Chef and TV Host

September 3, 2026

Graphic titled “Terrier Starter Kit” with Boston University branding and illustrated with BU student discounts, including a laptop that says “Go Terriers,” red sneakers, a place setting, shopping bags, a Terrier Card, paw prints, a laundry basket, and a museum ticket.

Your Guide to BU Student Discounts, Freebies, and Terrier Card Perks

September 3, 2026

Adina Turner (ENG 27) gets a photo taken on the first day of classes on September 2, 2026 as part of Weeks of Welcome's First Day Fest on Commonwealth Ave. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

The Start of a New Year

September 3, 2026

BU Today 09-03-2026

September 3, 2026

Photo: Students from all walks of BU pack Nickerson Field, exploring the wide variety of clubs advertising their organizations at BU's exciting semiannual club fair on 6 September on Nickerson Field. Photo taken by Julian Massari (ENG'26).

This Weekend @ BU: September 3 to 7

September 2, 2026

Clubs

Design, Build, Drive: Meet Terrier Motorsport

September 2, 2026

Meet Boston University’s New Provost, Colin Duckett

September 2, 2026

A collage of four scenes from Boston University campus life: Top left, a group of students walking outdoors with one student wearing a "Boston University" t-shirt; top right, two people converse while seated on a blue couch against a blue wall decorated with a patterned tapestry and a floor lamp; bottom left, an indoor lounge area with modern furniture, international flags, and students sitting at tables in front of a large metallic sculpture; bottom right, a crowd of students dressed in matching Boston University t-shirts participate in an outdoor event, surrounded by city buildings and greenery.

Global Programs

Your First Year at BU: A Guide for International Students

September 2, 2026

Photo: Ava Cable (COM ’30) (left) and Iris Fahy (COM ’30) have their portraits drawn at BU Beach as part of Weeks of Welcome 2026 Comm Ave Fest August 30. The festival spanned the length of Comm Ave with free giveaways, live music, crafts, games, and more. Photo by Kelly Davidson

Comm Ave Fest

September 2, 2026

BU Today 09-02-2026

September 2, 2026

University News

Boston University Matriculation 2026: Welcome Class of 2030!

September 1, 2026

Students in BU’s inaugural Marine Science Career Accelerator Program at Camp Emerald Bay on Catalina Island. Junha Lee (CAS’27) (from left), Harrison Chin (CAS’29), Harrison Carrell, Senior Aquarist, Cindy Belkowiche, Director of the Pennington Marine Science Center, Allison Cinelli (CAS’27), Max Ma (CAS’26), Luis Bello (CAS’26), Julian Eichers (CAS’29), Marielle Legaspi (CAS’27), Robin Muse (CAS’26), Sarah Salinas (CAS’28), and Maddie Lam (CAS’28). Photos by Sarah Das

Marine Science

Marine Science Career Accelerator Helps Student Careers

September 1, 2026

Marine Science Career Accelerator Helps Student Careers