Spring 2012 Features
Transforming Students into Leaders
Poise. Professionalism. Team-building skills. Resourcefulness. Students in BU’s Summer Leadership Program gain far more than a paycheck. By Corinne Steinbrenner (COM’06) Photo courtesy of BU Orientation Recent BU graduate Adanta Ahanonu is preparing for a big presentation to her company’s senior leadership. She’s only 24, and she’s only been with the Hanover Insurance Group for […]
Class Gift Campaign 2012
If the Class of 2012 reaches its goal of 2,012 donors, one lucky student will throw out the first pitch at a Red Sox game. By Chris Kramer (CAS’11, GRS’11) Last year, Dean of Students Kenn Elmore offered to don a tuxedo and jump into the Charles River if the Class of 2011 met its […]
Terrier Triumphs
BU’s sports teams are building a legacy of victory. By Patrick L. Kennedy (COM’04) Photo of Women’s Beanpot by Brooks Canaday We all know there’s more to college than studying. BU takes pride not only in its students’ academic accomplishments but also in their athletic feats. In 2011, Boston University earned its record-breaking 11th Stuart […]
Meet Provost Jean Morrison
BU’s chief academic officer keeps a close eye on teaching and research standards. By Andrew Thurston Photo by Vernon Doucette When they were in day care, you made surprise visits. In high school, you got parent-teacher nights. With your son or daughter away at college, you might feel a little out of the loop when […]