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BU Today 05-12-2021

May 12, 2021

Photo of Eden McColl (SHA 21) and Morgan Michelson (SHA 21) playing a game of Jenga during Senior Week. The pair sit on wooden adirondack chairs, as McColl holds the tower from tipping over and Michelson attempts to place a piece on top. Both students wear black, Michelson wears a Red Sox hat. Behind them, a white tent and other students are seen on the BU beach.

Senior Week 2021-Style

May 11, 2021

Accolades

Popular CAS Master Lecturer David Sullivan a 2021 Metcalf Award Winner

May 11, 2021

A photo of the jumbotron at Nickerson Field showing well wishes to graduates

Commencement

From Instagram to TikTok, Join BU’s 2021 Virtual Commencement Celebration

May 11, 2021

Photo of a blue “Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton” sign hanging off the side of a stucco building with a pineapple tile at the corner. In the background, a palm tree and red roof is seen.

Marketing & Communications

SHA Students Devise Hypothetical Post-Pandemic Marketing Plan for Popular Hotel Chain

May 11, 2021

BU Today 05-11-2021

May 11, 2021

Photo of Kevin Beoya of Wilder Painting in a black sweatshirt, mask, and khaki paints, holding a long stick, and painting a red wall around the bleachers at Nickerson field.

Commencement Returns to Nickerson

May 10, 2021

Composite image showing headshots of Boston University staff members Amanda Miner, Keesa McKoy, Brian Batista, Barbara Foley, Renee Spencer, Ira Lazic, Matthew Bae, and Bill Taylor with a video play button icon

Staff Survey

Videos: BU Staff Talk about the Future of Staff Work Survey

May 10, 2021

Graduating seniors in caps and gowns at BU Commencement in a tent silhouetted against white light

Commencement

FAQ about BU’s Commencement Plans

May 10, 2021

A graphic reading "Faculty Forum 2021" with the event date and time

University News

Digital Learning & Innovation Virtual Faculty Forum to Explore Innovations in Teaching and Technology at BU

May 10, 2021

BU Today 05-10-2021

May 10, 2021

A composite of portrait photos of (from left to right) Ayanna Pressley, Noubar Afeyan, and Catherine D’Amato

Commencement 2021

Ayanna Pressley, Noubar Afeyan, Catherine D’Amato to Receive Honorary Degrees

May 10, 2021

A portrait photo of Fadie Coleman

Accolades

MED’s Fadie Coleman a 2021 Metcalf Award Winner

May 10, 2021

Photo of grounds crew member Matthew Pereira laying the flowers outside FitRec. The photo is taken at ground level and the green and pink of flowers is seen blurred in the foreground. Pereira is seen in focus in the background, he wears a baseball cap, face mask and sweatshirt and holds a container of flowers.

Signs of Summer

May 9, 2021

Vaccines

The No B.S. Guide to COVID-19 Vaccines

May 7, 2021

Screenshots of Chloe Torres (Questrom'21) and her parents in California, taken as Chloe watches the video sent in by her parents. Chloe brings her hands to her chest and smiles, and her mom makes a shape of a heart with her hands. Video play button is overlaid.

Parents

Terrier Parents Send Heartfelt Video Messages to Their 2021 Graduates

May 7, 2021

Accolades

2021 Perkins Award Winners Announced

May 7, 2021

Photo of three paintings by Cailyn Masson (CFA’21) on view in the BFA Thesis Exhibition. The paintings are of various sizes and feature stripes of pastel colors that resemble sunsets.

Fine Arts

BFA Thesis Exhibition Offers Mesmerizing Look at Seniors’ Work

May 7, 2021

BU Today 05-07-2021

May 7, 2021

Photo of Julia Lee (SAR’22), right, and Jack Gardiner (SAR’22) sitting under the lights on BU Beach in Adirondack chairs and working on their laptops.

It’s Finals Time Again

May 6, 2021