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Photo of Riley Childs (COM’22) dribbling a basketball game during a game against the team “ARMY” in white jerseys, a defender stands with their hands up behind her to her left. Childs wears a red face mask.

Varsity Sports

Bright Future after Banner Year for BU’s Women Athletes and Teams

June 29, 2021

Photo of a hand placing a succulent into a triangular terrarium. The person wears a black long-sleeve and other plants are seen nearby on the table.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Create Your Own Terrarium

June 29, 2021

BU Today 06-29-2021

June 29, 2021

Photo og Ph.D. Student, Alice Staro, at left, observing Ryan Guthrie (CAS’22) while she assists Staro with her work in the FitzGerald Lab in the Stone Science Building June 17. The two were working with a core of sedimentation from a marsh on Amelia Island, FL that is between two parallel pieces of wood, one of which has a measuring tape attached to it. Both researchers wear blue face masks.

Studying Marsh Sediment

June 28, 2021

BU Today 06-28-2021

June 28, 2021

Concerts in the Courtyard

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Boston Public Library Courtyard Concert

June 25, 2021

Kelly Lawrence, women’s assistant head soccer coach, poses for a photo on June 19, 2021. She wears a white long sleeve boston university sweatshirt and has her hands in her pockets.

Pride

My Coming Out Story: Kelly Lawrence

June 25, 2021

BU Today 06-25-2021

June 25, 2021

A photo of Jamaica Pond at sunset

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Get Out on the Water at Jamaica Pond

June 24, 2021

BU Today 06-24-2021

June 24, 2021

Photo of Joy Winbourne, a post doc from Lucy Hutyras’ lab, checking in on and collecting data from a tree located on BU Beach on June 16. She wears a gray sweater and adjusts something on a gray box that hangs on a tree. Behind her, a large silver sculpture shines in the sun.

Check-up for Trees on the BU Beach

June 23, 2021

Photo of the “Boston University” sign with red flowers in front.

Staff

Staff Excited about Remote Work Policy, although Some Want More

June 23, 2021

View of workstations in the Kilachand Center at Boston University

University News

BU to Permit Remote Work for Eligible Staff, Up to Two Days a Week

June 23, 2021

A photo of Carl Nassib with his helmet off on the field

National Sports

NFL’s Carl Nassib Comes Out: A Watershed Moment for Pro Sports

June 23, 2021

Poster for a drag show happening at Aeronaut Brewery. At right, photos of three drag questions with colorful outfits, one is dressed up as a matador, another has long green curly hair. Text reads “Drag Show: Wednesday June 23rd, 2021, Aeronaut Brewery Somerville. 1st show 6 to 6:30pm. 2nd Show 7:30 to 9pm.” The background is a purple to blue gradient.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Drag Show at Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville

June 23, 2021

Photo taken in in Arlington, Virginia on June 6, 2019, as members of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard” fold a flag during the funeral of World War II Army veteran Carl Mann on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Arlington National Cemetery. Soldiers in blue uniforms and white gloves fold an American flag together. Overlay reads "POV"

Voices & Opinion

POV: My Son Was Killed in Iraq 14 Years Ago—Who’s to Blame?

June 23, 2021

BU Today 06-23-2021

June 23, 2021

Photo of Dean Kenneth Elmore speaking during a freshman orientation broadcast live from the GSU June 16. He stands on a stage next to a pile of BU swag, including few BU pillows, backpack, flag, and stuffed animals. A banner behind reads “Boston University 2025.” Elmore wears black jeans, converse, and a juneteenth flag shirt that reads “Jubilee!”

A Slightly Different Freshman Orientation

June 22, 2021

Black and white photo of a Black dancer in three different poses, on the left he jumps and stretches his arms and legs, in the middle he extends his arms, on the right he kneels and extends his arms over his head.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Roxbury International Film Festival

June 22, 2021

Photo of Marsh Plaza from the west side looking towards the MLK statue with the chapel at left. The sky is blue and the trees are filled with green leaves.

Promotions

University Promotes 25 Charles River Campus Faculty

June 22, 2021

University Promotes 25 Charles River Campus Faculty