Megan Kwan (CFA'27) came into the Enlight Fellowship with a vision: to bridge the gap between Boston's art students and the real-world skills they need to thrive beyond graduation. As a College of Fine Arts major and entrepreneurship minor, Megan understood firsthand how individual and isolated creative education can feel. The Enlight Fellowship gave her […]
The newest Fall 2025 cohort of students in the First-Year Innovation Fellowship (FYIF) has arrived! FYIF is a semester-long program at Innovate@BU that empowers Boston University first-years to explore innovation and entrepreneurship through hands-on projects, mentorship, and community-building. Applications for Spring 2026 will open later this semester. To be notified when applications open, sign up […]
Ishtiyaq Shajahan (CAS'26), a political science major eager to make a difference in his community, spent his summer in the Enlight Fellowship through Innovate@BU, where he launched a new nonprofit and explored the systems behind community-driven change. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, with family roots in Bangladesh, Ishtiyaq became an Enlight Fellow because of its accessibility. […]
Zachary DaSilva-Grondin (Pardee'28) began his summer feeling exhausted. Fresh off a medical brigade in Guatemala, he entered the Enlight Fellowship unsure of what to expect. But, by the end, the community he found reshaped his perspective on his role in tackling some of the world’s most pressing challenges. "What made everybody bond was our […]
We’re thrilled to announce Jetrin Orenberg as a featured speaker at IDEA Con, the world’s largest cross-university student innovation conference, hosted by Innovate@BU on October 25! About Jetrin Jetrin is the founder of Comprehension Clicker, a passionate innovator, and a student at the University of Massachusetts Lowell, where he’s pursuing a double major in Electrical […]
Tickets are now available for IDEA Con 2025—the universe's largest cross-university student innovation conference taking place here at Boston University on October 25, from 9:00AM - 4:00PM. In just 5 days, over 600 people have already signed up. Registrants include students from all 17 of BU's schools and colleges, as well as movers and shakers […]
At Innovate@BU, we believe that innovation thrives when fueled by curiosity, passion, and collaboration. That’s why we're excited to introduce our student ambassadors—your go-to peers for all things Innovate@BU. These ambassadors are more than just student representatives, they’re experienced innovators who have been in your shoes. Our ambassadors can answer questions to help you get […]
Jason Wexler is the founder of My University Connect, a student marketplace enabling college students to resell gently used items like textbooks and lab coats, and Solstis, an educational platform providing practical first aid training and resources that empowers campers, travelers, and hikers to confidently handle emergencies in outdoor settings.