Film & TV
TV & Film
BU Alum Is ″a Muppet Legend″
Fran Brill, who spent more than 40 years “sweepin’ the clouds away” as a Sesame Street Muppeteer, receives a Lifetime Achievement Award
Innovation
BU, Bell, and Celebrating 150 Years of the Invention of the Telephone
Alexander Graham Bell was a Boston University faculty member on paid leave when he changed the world with an experiment. But his relationship with the deaf community complicates his legacy
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An Alum Shares the Best of Boston
Kate Weiser (COM’19) has built a popular travel and lifestyle platform inspiring others to explore the city and the region
March 2, 2026 -
Running This Year’s Boston Marathon to Help Others? We’d Like to Hear from You
Tell us the charity you’re running to support, and why
March 2, 2026 -
Round of Applause: BU Wheelock Professor Beth Warren Elected to National Academy of Education
Joins society that does high-quality education research
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Alexander Graham Bell: The BU Years
From 1874 to 1879, Bell was a professor of the mechanism of speech in Boston University’s School of Oratory
March 2, 2026
Latest Headlines
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What Might the Fallout Be from SCOTUS Ruling on Tariffs?
BU scholars in business and Constitution law provide context about what happened—and what’s next
February 27, 2026 -
Boston University Libraries Officially Home to Nikki Giovanni’s Papers
Archives of the celebrated poet and author now open to the public
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BUTV Premieres First Black History Month Special, Pulse: The Soul of Boston
Show aims to highlight Black culture and shatter the misconception that Boston lacks a vibrant Black community
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CFA Professor’s Love Letter to Roxbury
For more than a quarter century, Leland Clarke has collected ephemera celebrating the history of his childhood home. Now, he hopes to share it with others
February 23, 2026
Life as a Third-Year BU Medical Student
For MED student Sarvesh Palaniappan, clerkship rotations offer hands-on experience and affirmation that “you are truly making a difference in people’s lives”
Scene at BU
Breaking Bounds 2026: Edge Dance Company’s Annual Showcase
Held February 28 at the Tsai Performance Center, the show featured choreographed works by Edge Dance Company and other dance groups from BU and the Greater Boston area.
Photo by Lily Jurman (COM’26)
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Arts & Culture
- BUTV’s Terrier Tonight: BU’s Version of Saturday Night Live
- Boston University Libraries Officially Home to Nikki Giovanni’s Papers
- CFA Professor’s Love Letter to Roxbury
Business & Law
- What Might the Fallout Be from SCOTUS Ruling on Tariffs?
- Federal Reserve Governor, and Alum, Stephen Miran, in Visit to BU, Says Inflation Is Under Control
- The Patriots Went from Worst to First. Can Businesses and Organizations Turn Around Too?
Campus Life
- BU, Bell, and Celebrating 150 Years of the Invention of the Telephone
- This Weekend @ BU: February 26 to March 1
- Physical Therapy vs Occupational Therapy: What’s the Difference Between These Two Fields?
Health & Medicine
- Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Fort Point/Seaport
- Five Heart Healthy Foods to Start American Heart Month
- Five Easy Snacks to Make for Your 2026 Super Bowl Party
In the City
- Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Fort Point/Seaport
- This Weekend @ BU: February 19 to 22
- This Weekend @ BU: February 12 to 16
Science & Technology
- Alexander Graham Bell: The BU Years
- Getting to Know Your Neighborhood: Fort Point/Seaport
- Massachusetts Tech Leaders Visit BU
Sports
- Running This Year’s Boston Marathon to Help Others? We’d Like to Hear from You
- BU Track and Field Teams to Host Patriot League Championships This Weekend
- BU Swimming and Diving Teams Head to Patriot League Championships at Navy
University News
- Alexander Graham Bell: The BU Years
- Chris Sedore, BU’s IS&T Leader, Named First Chief Transformation Officer
- Boston University Launches Awards for Staff Whose Work Exemplifies the University’s Values
Voices & Opinion
- 25 Tuesdays, 25 Terriers, 25 Inspiring Pieces of Advice
- Why Might a Record Number of Churches Close This Year?
- How to Stay Safe (And Still Have Fun) This Halloween