Accolades
LGBTQIA+
BU Hosts First-of-Its-Kind Queer Food Conference
What is queer food? And who’s making it? Scholars, chefs, food journalists to chew over these central questions at BU Gastronomy Program event this weekend
Athletics
Men’s Tennis Team on a Quest for First Patriot League Title
Tournament top-seed Terriers travel to West Point for four-day tournament this weekend
Things-to-do
The Weekender: April 25 to 28
This weekend, check out performances galore, an annual film festival, and a plethora of puppies
Campus Life
This Year’s TEDxBU Talks: Childhood, Privilege—and Fungi
Last weekend’s popular event drew students, faculty, staff, and alums to the Howard Thurman Center
Today’s Close-up
PuppyPalooza at Agganis with Bean and Friends
BU’s new comfort dog, five-month-old Bean (bottom left), and seven other dogs from her training group thrilled visitors thronging to Agganis Arena to meet them on April 25. The group, Golden Opportunities for Independence, encourages such events because they’re not only fun for the community, but great training for the animals as Community Resource Dogs. Keeping an eye out at right is Leo, a Newton Police Department service dog.
Photo by Cydney Scott
Campus Life
A Video Tour of StuVi I and StuVi II
John Hancock Student Village’s location, spectacular views, and high-rise apartment-style housing make it BU’s most sought-after campus housing
Theatre
Sunday in the Park with George Opens at Booth Theatre
CFA production of Stephen Sondheim’s Pulitzer-winning musical runs through Sunday
WATCH NOW
A Rundown of the Best Thrift and Vintage Spots Near BU
Watch as Carina Huang (Questrom’26) showcases her recent thrift and vintage finds at some of the most popular thrift stores near BU. Whether you are looking for your next unique look or costume ideas, these thrift and vintage shops have what you need.
Awards
BU Student-Athletes Honored at 2024 Scarlet & White Awards Ceremony
Year-end review event is a celebration of students, coaches, officials
University News
Anonymous $1M Gift Bolsters American & New England Studies Program
It will create a Public Humanities Fund to support PhD students with research projects, internships
Awards
Three BU Researchers Elected AAAS Fellows
World’s largest scientific society gives lifetime honor to BU biologist, engineer, and physicist
Voices & Opinion
POV: The Biden-Trump Rematch May Mark the End of an Era
“Presidential rematches have signaled momentous political upheavals by revealing instabilities in the electoral system,” BU historian says
Photography
Global Programs Photo Contest Showcases BU’s Worldwide Adventures and Experiences
Annual event drew more than 600 submissions by 250 plus students, faculty, and staff
Mental Health
Combating Loneliness and Creating Healthy Relationships
BU’s Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation is working to help students build interpersonal skills and thrive in their communities
Waste Watchers
At BU’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences, BU Sustainability interns are photographing trash. The goal? Earning the building zero-waste certification
Campus & Facilities
Meet BU’s DIY Bicycle Repair Shop
BU Cycle Kitchen offers free instruction as well as a place for the University’s biking community to gather
Latest Headlines
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We Are Underestimating the Health Harms of Climate Disasters
As extreme weather becomes more common and catastrophic, we need new public health systems to better understand, prepare, and respond
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Secrets of Ancient Egyptian Nile Valley Settlements Found in Forgotten Treasure
Archaeology student’s UROP project delves into 5,000-year-old wood charcoal that had languished at BU for decades
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Should People Be Fined for Sleeping Outside?
As the US Supreme Court hears a historic case, Grants Pass v. Johnson, on criminalizing people sleeping outside, BU social scientists say there are better ways to prevent and end homelessness
2April 18, 2024
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Arts & Culture
- BU Hosts First-of-Its-Kind Queer Food Conference
- This Year’s TEDxBU Talks: Childhood, Privilege—and Fungi
- Sunday in the Park with George Opens at Booth Theatre
Business & Law
- POV: The Biden-Trump Rematch May Mark the End of an Era
- $100,000 Awarded to Student Entrepreneurs at SHA’s Annual Hospitality Leadership Summit
- 10 Memes That Describe Being a Second Semester Senior
Campus Life
- This Year’s TEDxBU Talks: Childhood, Privilege—and Fungi
- A Video Tour of StuVi I and StuVi II
- Meet BU’s DIY Bicycle Repair Shop
Health & Medicine
- Combating Loneliness and Creating Healthy Relationships
- Five Common Sexual Health Myths Debunked
- Rats! Does Boston Need a “Rat Czar”?
In the City
- The Weekender: April 25 to 28
- A Rundown of the Best Thrift and Vintage Spots Near BU
- The Weekender: April 18 to 21
Science & Technology
- Waste Watchers
- Learn More about BU Spark! BU’s Innovation and Experiential Learning Lab
- Tips to Watch and Photograph the April 8 Total Solar Eclipse Safely
Sports
- Men’s Tennis Team on a Quest for First Patriot League Title
- BU Student-Athletes Honored at 2024 Scarlet & White Awards Ceremony
- Women’s Tennis Heads to Annapolis This Weekend for 2024 Patriot League Tournament
University News
- Combating Loneliness and Creating Healthy Relationships
- Anonymous $1M Gift Bolsters American & New England Studies Program
- As We Celebrate Earth Day, a Reminder of What Cannot Be Recycled at BU
Voices & Opinion
- POV: The Biden-Trump Rematch May Mark the End of an Era
- As We Celebrate Earth Day, a Reminder of What Cannot Be Recycled at BU
- POV: Baseball Needs to Shake Up the Game—or Risk a Slow Death