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CAS Writing Class Connects Terriers with Older Adults, One Story at a Time

In Community Writing, BU students and Brookline residents come together to exchange perspectives—and, along the way, form unexpected bonds

May 6, 2026
BU Students Showcase Real-World Data Projects at Spark! Demo Day

From a font-design tool to a dashboard tracking federal grant cuts, undergrads demonstrate that data science is as much about people as it is about code

May 7, 2026

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Manuel Cuevas-Trisán Will Be BU’s First Senior Vice President for People, Belonging, and Culture

Veteran administrator has led workplace culture efforts in higher education and private industry

May 7, 2026

Photo: A birds eye view of BU's 151st Commencement on Nickerson Field. The stadium rows and chairs are filled with family, friends, and graduates.

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BU Commencement 2026: Everything You Need to Know

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Penny Bishop Honored by Red Sox

Penny Bishop, dean of BU Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, poses with Boston Red Sox mascots Wally (left) and Tessie at Fenway Park on May 2, during a pregame ceremony where she received the team’s Most Valuable Educator award. The Red Sox honor local educators that go above and beyond in their field—nominated by their communities—at home games on Saturdays throughout the season.

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Studying How Online Images Feed Polarization Wins BU Scholar Prestigious Andrew Carnegie Fellowship

Ayse Lokmanoglu aims to help people think more critically about internet content, especially during politically charged moments

May 5, 2026

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Questrom’s Sally E. Ward Has Been Guiding Students for Decades

Renowned for her dedication, kindness, and institutional knowledge, she says that the key to advising students is building relationships

May 4, 2026
Biomedical Engineer Wilson Wong Is Boston University’s Innovator of the Year

Cofounder of three biotech companies is pioneering new therapies for cancer and autoimmune disorders

May 5, 2026

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Presenting Boston University’s 2026 Perkins Award Winners

Staff members Jamie Companeschi, Cordelia Russell, and Cady Steinberg to be honored for serving BU “with great distinction”

May 4, 2026

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In Community Writing, BU students and Brookline residents come together to exchange perspectives—and, along the way, form unexpected bonds

From a font-design tool to a dashboard tracking federal grant cuts, undergrads demonstrate that data science is as much about people as it is about code

Veteran administrator has led workplace culture efforts in higher education and private industry

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Terriers enter as top seed in tournament, which begins Thursday on BU Softball Field

BU Sustainability’s Goodwill, Not Landfill initiative gives student possessions to local Boston charities

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Ayse Lokmanoglu aims to help people think more critically about internet content, especially during politically charged moments

Renowned for her dedication, kindness, and institutional knowledge, she says that the key to advising students is building relationships

Cofounder of three biotech companies is pioneering new therapies for cancer and autoimmune disorders

Staff members Jamie Companeschi, Cordelia Russell, and Cady Steinberg to be honored for serving BU “with great distinction”

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