The BU Brand

Constant transformation defines Boston University.

What started as a small seminary in 1839 has become a 21st-century global research power.

We’ve assembled this brand guide to help you capture the voice and tone of this ever-evolving place—an intellectual incubator with 17 schools and colleges and the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, over 100 institutes and centers, more than 300 programs of study, 3,000 full-time faculty members, and 7,000 dedicated staff—a place where collaborations, discoveries, and advances take place every day.

When we communicate with the world, we should present ourselves with a powerful, unified voice—a voice describing an institution that is modern, dynamic, confident, and global. 

Guidelines

Find recommendations for tone, colors, fonts, photos—even the proper abbreviations for school or college names.

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A powerful, recognizable, consistent brand benefits everyone at BU. If you need help sorting all this out, ask a question.

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Templates

Help jump start the creation of your communication materials with branded templates.

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Logo Usage Quick Guide

In a hurry? Download this brief overview of branding guidelines for logo placement.

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