News & Stories
Meet Your CGS Student Government
This spring, the College of General Studies Class of 2026 elected new officers to represent their peers in the CGS Student Government Association for the upcoming year. We caught up with your representatives to talk about their CGS experiences and their plans for sophomore year. Kate Dougherty, President Why did you apply... More
Student graduates with Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies
By Chelsea Feinstein Dylan Chow (’21, CAS’23) became the third student to graduate with the College of General Studies’ Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies this spring. The minor, introduced in spring 2021, focuses on the intersection of the humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences, and the way that thinking across these disciplines can... More
Senior Spotlight 2023
To celebrate the Class of 2023, we asked graduates who attended CGS to share their memories, proudest accomplishments, and plans for the future. Congratulations Class of 2023! Iris Fitzsimmons Christensen, CGS and CAS, Spanish and International Relations Major What student organizations have you been involved in? Delta Phi Epsilon, Migration Tales, UROP, Global... More
CGS student wins photography award
By Chelsea Feinstein Ziyu (Julian) Zhu (’23, COM’25) won Best in Show at the Boston Press Photographers Association’s 2022 College Contest earlier this month. His award-winning photograph, taken at the global climate strike march in Boston on March 3, depicts a young girl marching amid a group of protesters. Zhu was on assignment... More
“The strong sense of community at CGS is unique”
Growing up, Andrew Ippolito (CGS ‘15) spent most of his time drawing. He was sketching any chance he had – especially in the Blues Clues notebook he carried around with him everyday at school. As a kid, he was enrolled in drawing lessons, and he then built upon those skills... More
Climate justice advocate Jacqueline Patterson delivers annual Stanley Stone Lecture
By Liruoheng (Wendy) Zhang Climate justice advocate and Boston University alumna Jacqueline Patterson (Wheelock’90) discussed how marginalized communities are disproportionately harmed by environmental issues at the annual Stanley P. Stone Distinguished Lecture, hosted virtually by the College of General Studies on March 21. “There is so much for us to live on... More
The CGS Sophomore-Year Experience
By Gabrielle Drillis College is a time of limitless opportunity – but for many students, it can be daunting to figure out how to make the most out of their four years on campus. How can students plan their class schedules to fulfill their major and BU Hub requirements? What career... More
Roosevelt Montás discusses importance of liberal education
By Sarah Datta Roosevelt Montás didn’t always want a liberal education. Now, as a senior lecturer in American Studies and English at Columbia University, as well as author of Rescuing Socrates: How the Great Books Changed My Life and Why They Matter for a New Generation, he’s a passionate proponent of... More
The Science of Sabermetrics
By Gabrielle Drillis This summer, CGS Master Lecturer of Natural Sciences & Mathematics Leonard "Andy" Andres, and student E.J Wong ('21, CDS ‘23) showcased months of collaborative research at the Society for American Baseball Research’s annual conference in Baltimore, MD. Their project was driven by the desire to determine if there... More
CGS Syllabus: Building StoryMaps of London
By Rukshana Khan Experiential learning is a key aspect of CGS’s curriculum, particularly in the summer semester of students’ first year. Whether students are studying in London or New England, faculty prioritize out-of-the-classroom learning experiences that allow students to make connections across their courses. So when CGS students were able to return... More