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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

Composite image with screenshots of four Boston University seniors who participated in the video. A white video play button is overlaid.

Commencement

My Senior Year Was…

May 6, 2021

BU Today 05-06-2021

May 6, 2021

A man rides a bike past boarded up row houses in the Broadway East neighborhood on October 14, 2020, in Baltimore, Maryland.

Structural Racism

POV: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Must Curb Structural Racism

May 6, 2021

Photo of two students sitting on a blanket outside on the BU Beach underneath a cherry tree with pink blossom and string of outdoor lights.

Cherry Blossoms on the BU Beach

May 5, 2021

Composite image of Musical artists (left to right clockwise ) Abhinav Penumudi (Sargent’21) aka AyBV; Alicia Donlon (CFA’24) and Sebastian Ortiz (Questrom’21) of the indie-folk duo SLAM; singer-songwriter Radha Rao (Questrom’21); Virginia-based alternative artist Dan Legare (aka Leggs); and Boston indie-rock band Faxi Moto.

Music

BU Musicians to Host Dynopalooza, a Virtual, Livestream Concert to Support Boston Youth

May 5, 2021

Composite image made from the book covers of the following works: Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang, Naturally Tan by Tan France, Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park Hong, Jade City by Fonda Lee, Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow, Where the Rekohu Bone Sings by Tina Makereti, Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles, Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan, Girl Gone Viral by Alisha Rai, and The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang.

Books

10 Books to Read during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 5, 2021

A photo of Abiola Agoro walking down the runway

Fashion

Fashion, Identity, and Mental Health

May 5, 2021

Zoom screenshot including playwright, screenwriter, and actor Tarell McCraney (center square), who visited the African American Theatre class taught by Harvey Young, dean of the College of Fine Arts (top center).

Theatre

Zooming in to African American Theater

May 5, 2021

BU Today 05-05-2021

May 5, 2021

Innovation

At BU Spark! Demo Day, Basketball Recruiting Software for International Athletes Wins Judges Choice

May 5, 2021

Photo of Yuqing Wu (COM’23), in a black Snoopy t-shirt, getting his vaccine from Kristin Lopes, registered nurse, in bright pink scrubs with a floral pattern, at the Moderna vaccine clinic at FitRec May 4. Both people wear masks.

FitRec COVID Vaccine Clinic through May 7

May 4, 2021

Photo of Swati Rani teaching a writing class on Marsh Plaza on April 6, 2021. The class sits in a circle on blankets on the ground; they all wear face masks. Rani gestures as she speaks as the students listen and look towards her.

Writing

Swati Rani’s CAS Class Explores Being Asian and Building Community

May 4, 2021

BU Today 05-04-2021

May 4, 2021

A photo of the women's cross country team standing behind a sign that reads "Patriot League 2020-2021" Champions

Varsity Sports

BU Athletics Honors Standout Student-Athletes

May 4, 2021

Photo of the BU women’s tennis team hoisting up the trophy as a group after winning the championship match. The women wear red bows and visors and have face masks on. The trophy is silver and sits in a wooden base with plaques on it.

5th Patriot League Championship for Women’s Tennis

May 3, 2021