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Photo of BU men’s basketball player Walter Whyte (CAS’22) mid-air as he shoots a basketball in front of a player on the opposing team, who tries to the block the shot with his hand. The crowded basketball floor foregrounds the shot, while coaches and people on the bench are seen in the background.

Varsity Sports

BU Men’s and Women’s Basketball Aiming to Follow Up on Last Year’s Successes

February 4, 2021

BU Today 02-04-2021

February 4, 2021

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Things-to-do

The Weekender: February 4 to 7

February 4, 2021

Just For Fun

Seven Ways to Host a Virtual Super Bowl Party That Isn’t Lame

February 3, 2021

Crews working at the new Center for Data Sciences

University News

Update on BU’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences

February 3, 2021

Composite image of the book covers of the following works (right to left): Here to Stay, The Stars and the Blackness Between Them, Such a Fun Age, Felix, The City We Became, Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing, and partially visible covers for The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor Lavalle and My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite.

Books

Ten Books to Read during Black History Month

February 3, 2021

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Student Life

New to BU? Tips from a Senior on Making the Most of Your College Experience

February 3, 2021

BU Today 02-03-2021

February 3, 2021

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University News

Maria Dykema Erb Was a First-Generation Student. Now She’s Here to Help BU’s First-Gens

February 2, 2021

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International Relations

Trump Trade Wars Worsened COVID-19, Racial Inequity, BU Study Reveals

February 2, 2021

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Voices & Opinion

POV: Poor Countries Need Equal Access to COVID-19 Vaccine

February 2, 2021

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Wellness

How to Treat Maskne and Dry Skin at the Same Time

February 2, 2021

BU Today 02-02-2021

February 2, 2021

Screenshot of a zoom call honoring the recipients of the Posse Awards during the Atlanta virtual award ceremony on January 6th. Most of the students make the peace sign with their hands and wear red Boston University Sweatshirts. The students featured are as follows: Top Row (L-R) James Rhee, CAS ’25, Michael Dennehy (CAS 92 Wheelock ’01) Boston University Posse Liaison and Executive Director Wheelock College Access & Student Success, Galiliee Barron, COM ’25. Second from Top (L-R) Inaya Abdul-Haqq, CAS ’25, Teresa Miguel, CAS ’25, Asianna Haughton, ENG ’25. Third from the Top (L-R) Kevon Cheeke, CAS ’25, Divya Virmani, CAS ’25, Marlo Robinson COM ’25. Bottom Row (L-R) Huleymatu Sow, CAS ’25, Jada Sweeting, CAS ’25

BU’s Newest Posse Atlanta Class

February 1, 2021

A healthcare worker administers a vaccine to a patient

COVID-19 Vaccine

Phase 2 of COVID Vaccines Is Here: What It Means for BU, and You

February 1, 2021

Image of a studtent studying at the Mugar Library during the campus quarantine on March 2020. There is a green couch in the foreground, and colorful bookshelves on either side of the student.

Humanities

New BU Center for the Humanities Summer Program for Local High Schoolers Launches with $300K Grant

February 1, 2021

BU Today 02-01-2021

February 1, 2021

Photo taken during a Nor'Easter in 2018; the sidewalk is covered with snow as figure in jacket walks down. Snow falling blurs the image.

University News

Anticipating Major Snowfall, Charles River Campus to Close Monday, Classes to Proceed Remotely

January 31, 2021

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Finance

What’s Behind the GameStop Craze?

January 29, 2021

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New Appointment

BU’s New Trustee Committee Accelerates Work to Eliminate Systemic Racism

January 29, 2021

BU’s New Trustee Committee Accelerates Work to Eliminate Systemic Racism