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Photo of Anne Herrera (Wheelock’19), triage specialist at Healthway, wearing a floral face mask and blue floral blouse, receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine from Student Health Services Director of Nursing Anne Patey, MSN, at the vaccine clinic January 15 at FitRec. Patey wears gloves, a face mask and face shield.

Campus Life

Taped Lectures, Workplace Flexibility among Changes as BU Adjusts for Spring Classes

January 5, 2022

Photo of Bianca Saffiro (CAS’24), at the front of the class in black, presenting her final project, “Eating and Psyche: Food as Emotional Compensation,” to the class on December 1. In the foreground, students with their laptops open are seen.

Food Writing

Writing with a Sense of Taste

December 15, 2021

photo of two gingerbread houses with candy accessories

Campus Life

Who Built the Better Gingerbread House? You Decide

December 10, 2021

photo of women running through a crosswalk in Allston wearing a neon yellow shirt and orange biker shorts. Twin donuts and various buildings are seen in the background

Housing

Thinking of Subletting in Boston? Here’s What You Need to Know

December 3, 2021

Photo of Margarita Guillory, wearing a white face mask, red shirt and black jacket, lecturing at the front of her Religion and Hip Hop course. She extends her hand toward the class and the backs of students' heads are seen.

Classes

This Could Be the Coolest Religion Class You Ever Take

December 2, 2021

International Students

Like Many Chinese International Students, Cecilia Kwok Hasn’t Been Home in Two Years: How Covid-19 Tavel Bans Impact International Students

December 1, 2021

Unrecognizable businessperson conducts a job interview with an unrecognizable female candidate. One hand is holding the woman's resume. The woman is sitting across the desk from them. Photo via iStock / SDI Productions

JOB OPPORTUNITY

BU Today Is Looking for Writing Interns for General Assignments

November 29, 2021

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Friendsgiving

Your Guide to a Successful Friendsgiving

November 19, 2021

photo of two wild turkeys walking down a paved, city street.

Student Life

Gobble, Gobble: Wild Turkeys Star on Student-Run Instagram Page

November 19, 2021

photo collage of three international Chinese students. From left to right: Kristi Li, Shilu Wang, and Yuli Wen. Shots are all taken outside on the Bu campus.

International Student Life

These BU International Chinese Students Haven’t Been Home in Almost Two Years

November 18, 2021

Dr Judy Platt leans on a classroom wall in while wearing a mask and a blue dress

Campus Life

What Is the Future of Masks at BU?

November 17, 2021

a composite image shows 3 different scenes, on the left a menorah being lit, in the middle a dad carrying his daughter on his shoulders to top the christmas tree, and on the right a couple lighting the candles for Kwanza

Holiday Traditions

Tell Us the One Holiday Tradition You Missed in 2020 and Hope to Resume This Year

November 15, 2021

International Education

BU Kicks Off International Education Week with In-Person and Virtual Programming

November 15, 2021

photo of a person in a kendo stance, holding a long wooden stick, and wearing a navy uniform and black reflective chest protector. White triangle play button overlays image.

Club Sports

BU Kendo Association: Rookies, Vets Flock to the Sport for Its Action and Discipline

November 11, 2021

Photo of two Muslim women worshiping on prayer rugs. They kneel on the rugs that are decorated in ornate patterns.

Religion

What Does Your Faith Mean to You?

November 6, 2021

Photo of Brianne Bourne, a first-generation college student. She has shoulder-length braids with brown beads, and smiles. She wears a black shirt and jeans. She stands along the green tracks, and the Prudential building is seen in the distant. Photo has a scarlet, sketchy treatment overlaid and the words "My First-Gen Story" are photoshopped behind her.

First-GEn

First-Generation College Student Story: Brianna Bourne

November 2, 2021

Photo of Carrie Landa, director of Behavioral Medicine and associate director of Student Health Services, is BU’s new executive director of student wellbeing. She wears a black blazer and crimson blouse and leans against a beige, brick wall.

New Appointment

To Help with Student Wellbeing, BU Names Carrie Landa to New Position

November 2, 2021

Photo of Sophie Lee (Questrom’22), wearing a light blue sweater and smiling, as she holds a teal bowl of Tteokbokki in front of her. Overlaid on the photo at the top left is a top-down view of the bowl of Tteokbokki, which has noodles, a reddish sauce and a soft-boiled egg.

Student Life

[Video] How to Make Tteokbokki

October 29, 2021

photo of 2 masked BU students planting vegetables in Warren's rooftop garden on a sunny day

Student Life

Video: Behind the Scenes at Warren Towers Rooftop Mini Garden

October 28, 2021

a photo of BU's East campus in the Fall. Yellow leaves border the sidewalks as students walk down the street

Student Life

BU Suspends Kappa Sigma Fraternity Chapter

October 27, 2021

BU Suspends Kappa Sigma Fraternity Chapter