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Student Life

Adventure in Thailand: SHA Undergrads Study Ecotourism

July 12, 2024

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Scientific Diving

Scuba Diving Safely for Marine Biology Research

July 9, 2024

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Heat Waves

Heat Waves Are Scorching Boston, but Are Some Neighborhoods Hotter than Others?

July 1, 2024

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Student Life

Five Tips for Navigating College Without Regrets

June 20, 2024

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Expert Take

Being Open about LGBTQ+ Identities in the Classroom Creates Positive Learning Environments

June 17, 2024

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Administration

Lessons from an Interim President: Kenneth Freeman Reflects on a Historic Year

June 17, 2024

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Awards

Proposal to Push Space Junk to “Graveyard Orbit” Earns BU Duo First Prize in National Contest

June 3, 2024

Awards

BU Researcher Named a 2024 Hertz Fellow; Award Honors “Innovators with the Greatest Potential”

May 28, 2024

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University News

Boston University Removes the Myles Standish Name from Dorm

May 23, 2024

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Student Voices

My Reflections on the Last Four Years of College: Why Small Life Events Matter

May 21, 2024

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WATCH NOW

Exploring BU’s Vibrant Asian Student Communities for AAPI Heritage Month

May 21, 2024

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COMMENCEMENT 2024

Protests Unfold in and around Nickerson Field during BU’s 151st Commencement

May 19, 2024

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COMMENCEMENT 2024

“I’m Excited to Embark on This Journey We Call Life”

May 19, 2024

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Commencement 2024

From Masks to Mortarboards: Class of 2024 Reflects on a Unique Four Years

May 15, 2024

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WATCH NOW

Seniors Share Some of Their Favorite Memories of Their Time at BU

May 14, 2024

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Commencement 2024

For This BU Employee, Commencement Will Be a Family Affair

May 14, 2024

WATCH NOW

Seniors Have Some Advice for Their First Year Selves

May 13, 2024

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Student Life

Sargent Senior Gives Back to His Native Nairobi—through Sports

May 9, 2024

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Music

Class of 2024: Songs That Remind You of Your Last Four Years at Boston University

May 8, 2024

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Style

Comm Ave Runway: May Edition

May 6, 2024

Comm Ave Runway: May Edition