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Baccalaureate
Baccalaureate Speaker Urges Action against COVID-Worsened Hunger, Inequality
Catherine D’Amato (Hon.’21), Greater Boston Food Bank CEO, addresses graduates in traditional service, held outdoors this year
Commencement 2021
There for Each Other
Maria Ordoñez (Questrom’21) and Manon Michel (CFA’21) talk about a friendship based on empathy and mutual support
Student Profile
Law School Is Hard, but Not Usually This Hard
Genetic disorder, poverty, and losses couldn’t hold Gaetano Mortillaro (LAW’21) back
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Student Commencement Speaker Will Talk about “Dreams and Nightmares” and Breonna Taylor
Archelle Thelemaque (COM’21), Posse scholar and Howard Thurman Center student ambassador, addresses undergrads Sunday
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Meet Three Remarkable Class of 2021 Master’s Degree Grads
From an Army officer to an attorney-turned-screenwriter, these students are eager to make a difference
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Terrier Parents Send Heartfelt Video Messages to Their 2021 Graduates
In a year where families can’t attend Commencement in person, words of love and pride come long distance
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Today’s Close-up
Standing on the Seal—Worth the Risk?
Uh-oh, seniors on the seal? Camden Kronhaus (ENG’21) (standing) and Mrinal Ghosh (ENG’21) are two seniors fearless enough to risk standing on the BU seal on Marsh Plaza. Maybe Ghosh is safe from the fabled curse.
May 11 photo by Cydney Scott
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Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez Awarded BU’s 2021 Metcalf Cup and Prize
Students: he’s “humble,” “engaging,” the “embodiment of a great teacher”
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MED’s Fadie Coleman a 2021 Metcalf Award Winner
Provides path to STEM degrees for underrepresented and working students
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Popular CAS Master Lecturer David Sullivan a 2021 Metcalf Award Winner
Cited for creativity, innovation, and commitment
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And BU’s 2021 Honorary Degree Recipients Are…
A trailblazing politician, a renowned entrepreneur and innovator, and an advocate working to end food insecurity
May 10, 2021
Thanks, Mom, Dad, Family, and Friends
Class of 2021 sends video messages to those who helped them realize their dreams
Student Voices
Expressions of Faith from BU’s Class of 2021
Graduating students share personal reflections during annual Marsh Chapel “This I Believe” Sunday
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Arts & Culture
- BFA Thesis Exhibition Offers Mesmerizing Look at Seniors’ Work
- BU Musicians to Host Dynopalooza, a Virtual, Livestream Concert to Support Boston Youth
- 10 Books to Read during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Business & Law
- Law School Is Hard, but Not Usually This Hard
- SHA Students Devise Hypothetical Post-Pandemic Marketing Plan for Popular Hotel Chain
- POV: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Must Curb Structural Racism
Campus Life
- Student Commencement Speaker Will Talk about “Dreams and Nightmares” and Breonna Taylor
- Meet Three Remarkable Class of 2021 Master’s Degree Grads
- Expressions of Faith from BU’s Class of 2021
Health & Medicine
- Weekly COVID Compliance Report: April 30
- Big Visa and Vaccine News for BU’s International Students
- One Million BU COVID Tests Reached—and Counting
In the City
- The Weekender: April 29 to May 2
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- 10 Ways to Safely Enjoy the Patriots’ Day Holiday
Science & Technology
- Digital Learning & Innovation Virtual Faculty Forum to Explore Innovations in Teaching and Technology at BU
- At BU Spark! Demo Day, Basketball Recruiting Software for International Athletes Wins Judges Choice
- BU and Red Hat Extend, Expand Partnership for Cloud Research
Sports
- Playoff Host BU Going for Third Consecutive Softball Title
- BU Athletics Honors Standout Student-Athletes
- Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Teams Gear Up for Patriot League Championship
University News
- Student Commencement Speaker Will Talk about “Dreams and Nightmares” and Breonna Taylor
- BU Adds Juneteenth as an Annual Holiday in University Calendar Antiracist Makeover
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Voices & Opinion
- POV: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Must Curb Structural Racism
- POV: President Biden Confirms Armenian Genocide as “Historical Fact”
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