BU Student’s Short Film Tackles Mental Health and Family in the Asian-American Community
Like many artists, much of Christine An’s personal journey is reflected in her work. Student filmmaker An (CGS’22, COM’24, Pardee’24) fell in love with film after first falling in love with dance. Her new short film, At What Cost, combines both mediums, and draws on her own experience as a dancer. An, the film’s director, partnered with […]
The 7th Annual First-Generation Graduate Student Symposium
Join the Boston University Newbury Center, Duke University First-Generation Graduate Student Network, and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS, along with our Cooperating Sponsor, the Center for First-generation Student Success, for our 7th annual symposium for graduate and professional students on February 2, 2024 via Zoom. This national symposium is […]
POV: As We Observe First-Gen College Celebration Day, a Note of Thanks to BU’s Newbury Center
Upon entering college, I frequently felt at a crossroads between helping my family survive and pursuing my degree—the center helped me “navigate and thrive” At Boston University, first-gen students make up 19 percent of its undergraduate population, and current trends suggest this number will likely grow. Since 2019, first-gen applicants to higher education have increased […]
Boston University First-Gen College Celebration 2023
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: Thursday, November 2nd […]
BU Launches New Initiative Aimed at Fighting Student Hunger
Program run by Student Wellbeing offers a food pantry, provides education, and promotes campus and local resources. Hunger was a major issue facing many Americans even before the pandemic, but soaring inflation and housing costs are forcing even more people to ration food or forego meals entirely in order to meet their expenses. Add to […]
ELEVATE Issue 2: INTROSPECTION
After many months of hard work the Newbury Center is proud to announce our second Issue of ELEVATE. This edition is called INTROSPECTION. We are so thankful to everyone who made Elevate possible–our contributors, our magazine mentors, and our incredible co-editors.It is an honor and a joy to showcase Elevate in both its print and digital forms! If […]
BU’s Professional Clothing Closet offers free attire for students seeking a professional wardrobe
Whether you’re looking to land an internship or a full-time job, every student needs a professional wardrobe. You want to look your best for job interviews and networking events. But suits and dresses can be expensive. Ditto for the dress shoes, belts, and other accessories you need to go with them. That’s where BU’s Professional […]
Graduate & Professional Student Appreciation Week (GPSAW)
Join us in celebrating all Graduate and Professional Students (especially our Terrier F1RSTS!) all week! Who is a first-generation graduate or professional student? A graduate or professional student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree, such as a JD or MD. First-Gen Graduate & Professional Student Networking Dinner (BUMC): Come celebrate […]
BU’s Newbury Center Hosts Sixth Annual First-Gen Graduate Student Symposium
Keynote speaker is alum Jonathan Allen, cofounder of Boston-based nonprofit Leadership Brainery The graduate student experience can be drastically different from the undergraduate experience. From research and conferences to teaching responsibilities and finding off-campus housing, there are plenty of new, confusing frontiers to navigate—and doubly so if you’re the first person in your family to […]
Freshman and Terrier F1RST Jerry Chen receives fellowship for project aiming to address lack of legal education in students
Growing up in New York City in a predominantly immigrant community below the poverty line, Jerry Chen, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences, said he noticed gaps in the education system in his area. So he decided to do something about it. Chen is currently a housing intern working on special projects […]