Tri-Alpha Induction Ceremony – November 9, 2026
Boston University’s Fall Induction Ceremony for the Gamma Iota Chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society takes place on November 9, 2026 at 6PM EDT. Placeholder for Livestream Link to be added on November 9, 2026 by 5:30 pm. We welcome these inductees to the Boston University Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor […]
BU Libraries Passport Pilot Program
This article was written by Elena Pejic at the Daily Free Press. Read more about our collaboration with the BU Libraries engagement team.
First-Gen College Celebration 2026
Join the Newbury Center and the entire BU community as we celebrate the achievements and experiences of our first-generation undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. While the official date for the National First-Generation College Celebration is November 8th, we’re celebrating for a whole week. The Newbury Center and the entire BU community events: Monday, November 2: […]
Newbury Center Welcome and Orientation – Fall 2026
What is a first-generation undergrad student? A student in the first generation of their family to go to college (i.e., a student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn bachelor’s degrees, although elder siblings and cousins may be attending college already or have earned four-year degrees). What is a first-generation graduate/professional student? A student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did […]
BU Today Close Up: Brianna Bourne
Briana is a first-generation college graduate and worked at the Newbury Center during her undergraduate degree. She has now graduated from BU twice within the past three years.
BU Today Close Up: First-Generation Pinning Ceremony
BU Photographer Cydney Scott highlights a moment where the undergraduate student speakers shared what graduating means to them and their families through a photo at the first-generation pinning ceremony on May 15, 2026.
BU Today Graduation Feature: “The Two Kims”
Kim Nguyen (CAMED’26) & Kim Ta (CAMED’26) share their experiences at BU and finding community at the Newbury Center as graduate students. Read the BU Today article.
2026 Newbury Center Summer Fund Application Open!
Newbury Center Summer Fund Application Now Live for 2026 The Newbury Center Summer Fund is a selective program designed for a small cohort of first-generation undergraduate students. It provides a living allowance stipend of $4,500 to support participation in experiential learning opportunities during the summer. It is funded from a generous donation to the Newbury Center. […]
First-Gen Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2026
First-Generation Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2026 Graduation is always a reason to celebrate, but it’s an especially proud occasion for first-generation students. Before Commencement each May, we hold a pinning ceremony to celebrate BU’s first-gen graduates. Each student participating in the ceremony invites a guest—a family member or other supporter—who will have the honor of “pinning” […]
Newbury Center Celebrates Launch of 5th Edition of Elevate Magazine
By Maha Uddin Just last week on March 26, the Newbury Center celebrated the launch of Elevate Magazine, created by and for first generation college students at Boston University. The event was intimate and the audience was full of artists and writers who had graciously contributed to the magazine. It was refreshing to finally put […]