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Photo: Melissa L. Gilliam sits in the leather chair that belonged to one of BU’s founders, Isaac Rich. The chair was used in 1869 when a petition was signed to charter BU as a new corporation.

University News

A Historic Inauguration for Boston University: Melissa L. Gilliam Installed as 11th President

September 27, 2024

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Things-to-do

The Weekender: September 26 to 29

September 25, 2024

Photo: Boston University's new president Melissa Gilliam, a black woman with short dark hair in a red BU Hockey jersey, standing amongst a crowd of people with a large smile mid-conversation

Inauguration 2024

Selfies, Smiles, and Chats with BU’s New President

September 24, 2024

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University News

Boston University Climbs to No. 41 in US News Best College Rankings

September 24, 2024

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Campus Life

BU Student Performers Are Thrilled to Be Part of Historic Inauguration Week

September 20, 2024

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University News

BU President Emphasizes Open, Respectful Dialogue, Praises Community for “Preserving a Civil and Intellectually Rich Environment”

September 17, 2024

Seniors give advice to first years at Boston University.

Students

Advice to First-Year Students from Seniors at Boston University

September 16, 2024

Photo: Aditi Singh, a young woman with black pants and a maroon top, poses in the middle of the doorway to the College of Engineering on BU's campus.

STUDENT LIFE

Introducing BU’s Newest Terriers: Aditi Singh (ENG’28)

September 13, 2024

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Student Life

BU Says It’s Working Hard to Fix Student Information System Woes

September 12, 2024

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Things-to-Do

The Weekender: September 12 to 15

September 11, 2024

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Admissions

BU Sees Drop in Black Students Enrolled after Supreme Court Affirmative Action Ruling

September 11, 2024

Photo: Camille Cattaui (CAS'28), a white woman with medium length highlighted hair, poses for a photo against a white wall.

STUDENT PROFILE

Introducing BU’s Newest Terriers: Camille Cattaui

September 10, 2024

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Student Life

Venice, Hong Kong, or Sydney? Shop Your Options at Wednesday’s Study Abroad Expo

September 9, 2024

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Student Life

What’s Got BU Students Excited for This Academic Year?

September 9, 2024

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Student Life

Video: New Terriers Asked Questions on Instagram. We Answered.

September 6, 2024

Photo: A group of striking student RAs on Boston University's campus holding picket signs on a cloudy day

University News

BU to Suspend Free Room and Meals for Striking Student RAs

September 5, 2024

Photo: Two people, one with a tan skin tone, another with more fair skin tone, lay caressing on a bed with all white sheets. A motivational quote with the text ‘YOUR HEART I WILL CHOOSE’ written in bold, uppercase letters against a plain background.”

Health

A College Student’s Guide to Safer Sex: Tips from an Intimacy Coordinator

September 4, 2024

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Campus Life

Splash: What It Means to Me and Why You Should Attend

September 4, 2024

Photo: This year’s class of Boston Public Schools students earning Thomas M. Menino Scholarships and Community Service Award winners at a reception in the lobby of the Questrom School of Business

Academics

Talent, and Scholarships, Power Boston Public School Students to BU

September 4, 2024

Photo: Nicole Ekwughalu (ENG 27) says goodbye to her parents Judy and Brenda during move in

Campus Life

Hugs, Tears, and a Lot of Pride: Parents Bid Their BU Freshmen Farewell

September 4, 2024

Hugs, Tears, and a Lot of Pride: Parents Bid Their BU Freshmen Farewell