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Photo: Two actors sit upon a stage, looking to the left. They are both Black women with curly hair: on the left, sbe has short curly hair and is wearing a pink shirt with a floral maxi skirt. On the right, she has long curly hair, is significantly younger than the woman on the left and is wearing a prep school uniform. In between them is a pile of stacked books.

Theatre

Wheelock Family Theatre’s Matilda, the Musical Nominated for Four Elliot Norton Awards

May 5, 2023

Photo: A collection of small photos depicting animals, one for each letter of the alphabet. For example, A is for African Elephant and B is for Bison. Text at the top reads "The Species ABCs. Protecting the planet protects every species, from A to Z."

College of Communication

COM Students Create Successful Marketing Campaigns for Night Shift Brewing and World Wildlife Fund

May 5, 2023

BU Today 05-05-2023

May 5, 2023

Photo: A white woman with blonde hair tied back into a low ponytail and wearing glasses, a blue collared shirt, and jeans, points behind her as she directs two men dressed in casual clothes in front of her. A third man stand to her right and also listens. They all stand on a makeshift stage.

Wasteland by Kate Snodgrass (GRS’90)

May 4, 2023

Photo: A group of strikers hold up signs protesting the unfair decisions and contracts made for writers in the writer guild. The prompt sign in the middle of the photo reads: "FAIR CONTRACT NOW! WRITERS GUILD ON STRIKE"

Voices & Opinion

POV: I’m a Hollywood Screenwriter. This Is Why Our Strike Matters to You

May 4, 2023

Photo: A group of BU lacrosse team members celebrate in a huddle. They are wearing their white uniforms with red detailing and are playing on in inside field.

Lacrosse

Men’s Lacrosse Looks for Patriot League Championship Repeat

May 4, 2023

Photo: The cast of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 stands in front of an orange background in superhero fashion

Movie Quiz

Who is Going to See Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Tonight for Free?

May 4, 2023

BU Today 05-04-2023

May 4, 2023

Photo: A young woman plants stakes with paper fishes in a grassy area for a World Ocean Day Installation. The fishes are colorful, a mix of red, orange, and yellow and the young student wears black yoga pants and a gray sweatshirt.

World Ocean Day installation

May 3, 2023

Photo: A Tenshin-en Garden, located at the MFA Boston. The garden is decorated with a stone pathway and bridge, with beautiful foliage, blooming for the spring season.

Things-to-do

The Weekender: May 4 to 7

May 3, 2023

Photo: A group of students seated at large round tables look around with amazement as they react to news of the commencement speakers.

Commencement 2023

David Zaslav (LAW’85), President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, Is BU’s 150th Commencement Speaker

May 3, 2023

Photo: Grad student Lindsey Cohen, a young white woman wearing a white shirt, poses for a thumbnail photo for her terriers in charge video produced by the BU Today team.

Watch Now

Terriers in Charge: Lindsey Cohen (Questrom’23)

May 3, 2023

BU Today 05-03-2023

May 3, 2023

Photo: A group shot of the women's tennis patriot league in their white uniforms, with the trophy and banner in front of them. The coaches stand to the left and the right of them.

Women’s Tennis Sweeps

May 2, 2023

Photo: A group of runners at the Patriot League move forward on an outdoor track. They are all wearing a typical track uniform which is a tank and shorts. Coming up behind the lead is Daisy Liljegren (CAS’24, Sargent’24).

Track & Field

BU Track and Field Teams to Compete at 2023 Patriot League Outdoor Championships This Weekend

May 2, 2023

Photo: A group of people stand and pose for a photo in front of a sign that reads "2023 New Venture Competition Winners". Ian Mashiter, director of curriculum at Innovate@BU (from left), Johar Singh (Questrom’24), Shen Ning (MED’24), Stamatios Liapis (MED’23), Philippe Rival (Harvard Business School), Siobhan Dullea, executive director of Innovate@BU, Caspian Chaharom (CAS’23), Kelsey Mann (CFA’23), Chloe Adamowicz (CAS’23), and Harunobu Ishii (MET’22).

Innovation

Teams Win $72,000 in Funding at Innovate@BU’s New Venture Competition

May 2, 2023

Photo: A collage of three white woman, all smiling for the camera for a portrait shot. From the left, a white woman with shoulder-length gray hair and a purple shirt and glasses. In the middle, a white woman with longer, lighter gray hair and bangs. She wears a pale blue blazer and a purple blouse. On the right, a white woman with short, gray hair, wire glasses, and a pink sweater.

PERKINS AWARDS

2023 Perkins Award Winners Have a Combined Century of Service to BU

May 2, 2023

Photo: Upclose picture of a spring salad with beats, nuts, lettuce, and more

Recipe Series

Spring Arugula and Mixed Greens Salad with Basil Chive Yogurt Dressing

May 2, 2023

Photo: view of the historic architecture of the Fenway Park Stadium in Boston, Massachusetts, USA showcasing its sings and red brick walls on a sunny winter day. Text reads "Fenway Park, Home of the Boston Red Sox"

In The City

Red Sox Ticket Buying Tips

May 2, 2023

BU Today 05-02-2023

May 2, 2023