A goal of the Newbury Center is to foster a sense of community among first-generation students, alumni, faculty, and staff. We are eager to hear from former first-generation students among BU faculty and staff who are interested in becoming mentors for current first-generation BU students. Please contact us if you would like to participate.

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Newbury Center Welcome and Orientation – Spring 2025

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 […]

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Introducing the 2024–2025 Initiative on Cities Menino Fellow: Kathya Correa Almanza

Congratulations Kathya Correa Almanza (CAS’25) f0r being the 2024–2025 Boston University Initiative on Cities Menino Fellow in partnership with the National League of Cities (NLC)! Almanza will conduct a directed study under the supervision of IOC Director Loretta Lees, evaluating the Boston Public School system and its policies related to segregation and inequality in achievement. Learn more […]

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Amie Thomas: My Summer with the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics

  Amie Thomas (GRS’24) was the 2024 Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics Summer Fellow! Through the Initiative on Cities fellowship with the Mayor’s Office of New Urban Mechanics, Thomas collaborated with other fellows over the course of eight weeks to investigate how companies engage with their consumers and how various city departments communicate their […]

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Upcoming Events

First-gen Undergrads First-gen Grad & Professional Students

(CCD) Networking for International Students

Day: Monday Feb 10th Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Yawkey Center, 6th Floor, 100 Bay State Road
First-gen Undergrads

(ERC) Workshop: Reading Informational Text

Day: Tuesday Feb 11th Time: 1:00pm - 1:30pm Zoom
First-gen Grad & Professional Students

(ERC) Workshop: Engaging with Feedback (Graduate)

Day: Tuesday Feb 11th Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm Zoom
First-gen Undergrads First-gen Grad & Professional Students

(CCD) Public Service & Social Impact Networking Night

Day: Tuesday Feb 11th Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm Yawkey Center, 6th Floor, 100 Bay State Road

First-Gen Research Dinner

Day: Tuesday Feb 11th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm Newbury Center - BU (755 Commonwealth Ave Ste B18, Boston, MA 02215)
First-gen Undergrads First-gen Grad & Professional Students

(ERC) Workshop: Thesis Writing Strategies

Day: Wednesday Feb 12th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm 100 Bay State Road, Rm. 545A

First-Gen Support Group

Day: Wednesday Feb 12th Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm STH B04, 755 Commonwealth Avenue

First-Gen Fuel-Up Friday & First-Gen Coaching

Day: Friday Feb 14th Time: 9:00am - 11:00am STH B04, 755 Commonwealth Avenue