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Photo of a person with fingernails painted a glittery pink holds hands in prayer in front of them. Only hands and front of pink shirt are visible, as they stand in front of a pale blue background.

Voices & Opinion

POV: The White Progressive Christian Church Needs to Adopt a Theology of Anger

June 3, 2022

Photo of people looking at and wandering through a farmer's market on a paved road. White tent tops are set up with vendors beneath as people shop and wander on a sunny day.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Central Square Farmers Market

June 3, 2022

A WWII era plane flies through the sky with a vapor trail behind

WWII History

One BU Professor Helps Another Bury a War-Hero Relative, 75 Years Later

June 3, 2022

BU Today 6-03-2022

June 3, 2022

Photo of Arié Haddad helping to set up turf on wall. He stands on the ground as he helps hold up the turf for two others standing on ladders and attaching it to a cement wall.

Arts on Campus

Mural, Mural on the Wall: Two Student-Led Art Projects Installed on Campus

June 2, 2022

BU Today 6-02-2022

June 2, 2022

Image: collage of artists hosting concerts in Boston in june 2022. Black background with outline-font white lines features photos of Girl Ultra, Ravyn Lenae, and Florence and the Machine. All three are shown singing in concert, with bright and ethereal colors shown on them as they sing to a crowd. Photos are shown within polaroid-style borders. Text on right behind image reads "What's Hot in Music" in a repeating pattern

New Music

New Music June 2022: Local Boston Concerts, New Album Releases

June 1, 2022

Photo of a group of older white men wearing black kilts, white and black stockings, and wearing berets marching down a street in Dorchester and playing drums and bag pipes. The leader of the group wears a large feathery hat and holds a wooden baton. A green and orange trolley is seen behind them as well as other folks dressed in military attire holding flags.

Things-to-do

To Do This Weekend: Dorchester Day

June 1, 2022

Mishka Yarovoy (CFA’23) stands barefoot centerstage in the scene where his two characters meet in SpeakEasy Stage’s production of Matthew Lopez’s Tony Award–winning drama, The Inheritance. Photo by Nile Scott Studios

Theatre

A Standout at SpeakEasy Stage Company

June 1, 2022

Richard Mark Laursen sits in a white collared shirt underneath a banner reading "Athletic Training Services"

BU Athletics

Richard Mark Laursen, Long-Serving Head of BU’s Athletic Training Services, Retires

June 1, 2022

Photo collage of Dean Elmore featuring five photos in black and white, with every other tinted red. In the first photo, Elmore, a middle-aged Black man, wears a quarter zip and holds a special book and looks contemplative. Second, Elmore, in a suit, runs in front of Agganis with a white BU flag. At center, Elmore is seen with his iconic bow tie, smiling, during what looks like senior breakfast. Fourth, Elmore, wearing a snorkeling mask, jumps off a launch boat and into the Charles River with his hands extended up. At right, Elmore, dressed in a convocation robe, smiles as he hands a young Black man an award, at left. Photos by Kalman Zabarsky, Cydney Scott and Kristyn Ulanday

University News

Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore Leaving BU to Become President of Dean College

June 1, 2022

Photo of the facade of Hub Hall taken from Causeway Street in Boston. In the photo, it is night time, and white Hub Hall sign with green and orange arrows are seen on the facade at left. A glowing sign for a restaurant called "Momosan morimoto" is seen at center. At right are signs for Top Golf and Banners. The North Station sign is seen cut off at top right. In the photo, people walk by on the sidewalk and are seen inside the restaurants.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Hub Hall Boston

June 1, 2022

BU Today 6-01-2022

June 1, 2022

Boston Pride

Celebrate Pride at These Events around Boston

May 31, 2022

A photo of Queen Elizabeth II smiling at the camera in regalia. Honored guests King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain join the British Royal Family at the service and ceremony for The Most Noble Order of the Garter held at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle on June 17th 2019. Members of The British Royal Family in attendance included: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William The Duke of Cambridge, Catherine The Duchess of Cambridge, Charles The Prince of Wales, Camilla The Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Edward The Earl of Wessex, Sophie The Countess of Wessex and Anne The Princess Royal. (Windsor, Berkshire, England, UK)

VOICES & OPINION

POV: The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Is Cause for Celebration

May 31, 2022

BU Today 5-31-2022

May 31, 2022

Photo of a line of young, Boston University Academy students fist-pumping their teachers and school staff as they process into their graduation. They a diverse group that wears red caps and gowns with gold tassels. The floor has a geometric tile pattern and the hallway is lit with yellow-ish light.

BUA Commencement

May 30, 2022

A family with two children walk on a brick path in Boston, MA. The image is black and white.

For This Family of Four, Myles Standish Hall Is Home

May 27, 2022

Photo of the Copley Square Farmer's market on a sunny day. Shoppers are seen between the lines of pop-up tents at left and right. Trinity Church, with is brown stone facade, is seen at left. The sky is blue with one puffy cloud.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Copley Square Farmers Market

May 27, 2022

BU Today 5-27-2022

May 27, 2022