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Students

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Undergraduate Research

Getting Their Hands Dirty in the Lab—and in the Charles River

August 26, 2024

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Student Life

Love Insects? This Club’s for You

August 26, 2024

Photo: A collage titled ‘BU Bucket List’ with eight polaroid-style photos pinned onto a white background. Each photo represents a landmark or event associated with Boston University. From top left to bottom right: ‘BU Beach’ shows a green field with trees and a city skyline in the distance; ‘Prudential’ displays the tall Prudential Tower building; ‘BSO’ depicts an indoor orchestra setting; ‘Beanpot’ features hockey players in action on the ice rink. The second row includes: ‘Fenway Park’ with its iconic baseball field and stadium seating; ‘MFA,’ which stands for Museum of Fine Arts, showing its grand exterior entrance; ‘Faneuil Hall,’ presenting its historic building facade and surroundings; and finally, ‘BPL,’ representing the Boston Public Library, showcasing an interior view of its expansive reading room with arched ceilings and rows of desks.

Things-to-do

The Terrier Bucket List: 15 Places You Need to Visit While Living in Boston

August 22, 2024

WATCH NOW

20 Questions: Can You Guess the BU Location?

August 21, 2024

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Move-in 2024

Move-in 2024: Everything You Need to Know

August 20, 2024

Photo: A collage of three images depicting various urban scenes. The top left image shows a moving tram with ‘Babcock Street Green Line B Boston College’ sign in the foreground, indicating a tram stop. The top right image displays two individuals wearing masks inside a store, one behind a counter with snacks and beverages, and the other wearing a high-visibility vest. The bottom left image features a table covered with white cloth displaying food containers and disposable utensils, suggesting an event or gathering. The bottom right image presents recycling bins labeled ‘Paper,’ ‘Cans & Bottles,’ and ‘Trash’ next to an informational poster about waste sorting.

Sustainability

Eco-Friendly College Life: How to Move In and Live Sustainably

August 19, 2024

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Social Media

10 Memes to Describe the First Week of School

August 15, 2024

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University News

University Makes New Contract Offer to Graduate Students

August 7, 2024

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Student Life

Questrom Student Helps Women Artisans in India Become Entrepreneurs

August 6, 2024

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University News

BU White Coat Ceremony Welcomes 141 Students to the Profession of Medicine

August 6, 2024

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Boston History

What the History of Boston’s Harbor Can Teach Us about Its Uncertain Future

July 29, 2024

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Health

Living with a Rare Disease, This Recent Grad Is Trying to Help Others Like Herself

July 22, 2024

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

Photo: A picture of the "Frog Pond," a splash pool in Boston.

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

Photo: Interim BU president, Kenneth Freeman, stands in a collared shirt and red tie on a sunny day on Commonealth Ave, an urban scene of Boston University in the background

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

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