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Catherine D’Amato addressing graduates from a podium

Baccalaureate

BU Commencement 2021: Baccalaureate Service

May 16, 2021

BU Today 05-14-2021

May 16, 2021

Photo of Archelle Thelemaque (COM’21) in black jeans and a black shirt sitting on a granite bench outside of one of buildings on campus. She has long brown braids and rests her hands on her lap as she smiles.

Commencement

Student Commencement Speaker Will Talk about “Dreams and Nightmares” and Breonna Taylor

May 14, 2021

A composite (from left to right) of photos of Victoria Ho, Sara Horatius, and Calvin Juwono

Graduate Students

Meet Three Remarkable Class of 2021 Master’s Degree Grads

May 14, 2021

Photo of Mrinal Ghosh (ENG’21) with his arms and legs extended as Camden Kronhaus (ENG’21) holds him up over the seal in Marsh Plaza May 11. They both wear suits and their caps and gowns and smile.

Standing on the Seal—Worth the Risk?

May 13, 2021

Black and white photograph of a band of African-American playing at Emancipation Day celebration in June 19, 1900, held in “East Woods” on East 24th Street in Austin. There are 6 men in the band, they all wear suits and hats and hold their instruments, including a fiddle, guitar, clarinet, and upright bass. There are trees and an American flag hanging behind them.

University News

BU Adds Juneteenth as an Annual Holiday in University Calendar Antiracist Makeover

May 13, 2021

Photo of Gaetano Mortillaro in a white button down, black pants and glasses. He smiles, standing outside one of the LAW buildings and a sign “University Law” is seen in the background.

Student Profile

Law School Is Hard, but Not Usually This Hard

May 13, 2021

Commencement

6 Family Activities to Consider during Commencement Weekend

May 13, 2021

A photo of the BU softball team in a huddle

Varsity Sports

Playoff Host BU Going for Third Consecutive Softball Title

May 13, 2021

BU Today 05-13-2021

May 13, 2021

Photo of Doug Gould untie a blue ribbon around the trunk of a small Maple tree on the COM lawn which was gifted to him May 11 by the University in appreciation for his advisement on the F*ck It Won’t Cut It campaign. In the background, students who were part of the F*ck It Won’t Cut It team are clapping. They include: Lindsey Rosenblatt (COM’21), from left, Megan Coats (COM’21) who is holding a laptop from which other FIWCI team members are zooming in, Ruby Yang (COM’21), and Shannon Neff (COM’21). The lawn is bright green and grassy.

COM’s FIWCI Team Honors Doug Gould

May 12, 2021

Photo of the BU merchandise section of Barnes and Nobles on August 19. A directional sign on the floor in red tape directs traffic.

University News

Bookstore Cyberattack Leaves BU’s and Other Students’ Credit Card Information Compromised

May 12, 2021

Commencement

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez Awarded BU’s 2021 Metcalf Cup and Prize

May 12, 2021

Composite photo of Binyoman Abrams, a CAS master lecturer in chemistry (left), wearing a black suit and black hat, and Pamela Templer, a CAS professor of biology, wearing a red sweater and leaning against a tree.

Accolades

Two CAS Faculty Honored for Teaching

May 12, 2021

Photo of an ornate metal window grate with a flower design. Marsh Chapel and CAS are reflected in the window. The sky is bright blue and has a few clouds; a tree and other greenery is also reflected.

Student Voices

Expressions of Faith from BU’s Class of 2021

May 12, 2021

A composite of four photos of BU students sending virtual messages to their parents upon graduation. A white video play button is overlayed.

Students

Thanks, Mom, Dad, Family, and Friends

May 12, 2021

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

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