Heat Advisory – 7/15/24
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area Monday, July 15 and an Excessive Heat Watch for Tuesday, July 16. On Wednesday, July 17 a Heat Advisory will resume. Temperatures are expected to come down on Thursday. Heat temperatures for the next few days will be in the 90s with […]
Heat Advisory: 7/9/24
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the Boston area Tuesday, July 9 – Wednesday, July 10, 2024 with the possibility of being extended into Thursday the 11th. Heat temperatures for the next few days will be in the 90s with high humidity making it feel even warmer. Boston University will open […]
Update on Central Campus Power Outage – 6/3/24
The power outage affecting the buildings from 675-775 Commonwealth Avenue and 700 Commonwealth Avenue continues. Eversource is working to restore power as quickly as possible with help from BU Facilities. There will be a phased restoration of power to the buildings affected, and power is expected to be restored to all buildings by 6 PM […]
Impact of Extreme Weather on Research
The potential impacts of extreme weather (heat, cold, wind, rain, etc.) on research labs and research can be significant without proper preparation.
Wind Chill Warning Friday, February 3, 2023 – Saturday, February 4, 2023
Wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero are possible. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
5 Things You Need to Know About BU Alert
Don’t be left in the dark: How to stay informed about snow days, emergencies, and incidents on campus.
New BU Alert System Includes App for Quicker Communications during Emergencies
Three questions for Rene Fielding, University emergency management director.
Annual Test of BU Emergency Alert System Set for Today
Provides crucial warnings when there’s a crisis or a school closing
COVID-19 News
An archive of stories & announcements related to the BU’s response to the COVID-19 & the repopulation of our campuses.
Coronavirus Resources
A collection of local, federal, and global resources related to COVID-19.