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Photo of the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort passes lower Manhattan on its way to docking in New York, Monday, March 30, 2020, with a foggy Manhattan skyline in the background.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Tuesday Roundup

March 31, 2020

Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh at a press conference in front of city hall on Sunday March 29, 2020 where he announced 240 beds additional beds for the homeless that can be used as additional capacity to increase social distancing in city shelters or as places for individuals to isolate or self-quarantine.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Monday Roundup

March 30, 2020

Image of a person holding a pen taking a test; a calculator is at their left.

Academics

University to Offer Students Credit/No Credit Option for Spring 2020 Classes

March 27, 2020

Photo of BU School of Medicine graduates walking onto the Track and Tennis Center last May during commencement.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Friday Roundup

March 27, 2020

A photo of a service at Marsh Chapel

Marsh Chapel

Marsh Chapel Adjusts Its Ministry in Response to Coronavirus

March 27, 2020

Boston University Class of 2019 graduates celebrate on Commencement day by popping and spraying bottles of champagne.

Commencement

Students Take News of Delayed Commencement in Stride

March 26, 2020

Aerial view of the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.

Commencement

BU Commencement Postponed until Late Summer or Fall

March 26, 2020

The front of NUD POB Thai cuisine on Comm Ave with a sign that says “We’re opened. Take out, call in, online ordering and delivery only. Our apologies for the inconvenience. Thank you” taken on March 18, 2020.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Thursday Roundup

March 26, 2020

A photo of pencils laying on a partially filled out standardized test

University News

BU to Make Standardized Tests Optional for Students Applying for Admission Next Year

March 25, 2020

Admissions

Admitted Class of 2024

March 25, 2020

A photo of Commonwealth Ave and the green line on an overcast day in March 2020.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Wednesday Roundup

March 25, 2020

A photo of supplies being loaded into the back of a car

Health & Medicine

BU Researchers Heed Plea to Help Local Hospital Workers

March 24, 2020

Photo of a worker wiping down counters at the GSU during the campus quarantine on March 16, 2020.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Tuesday Roundup

March 24, 2020

A photo of Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker at his March 23, 2020 press conference

Public Health

Governor’s Stay-at-Home Advisory Allows BU to Remain on Course

March 23, 2020

Students on BU’s Study Abroad in Quito, Ecuador boarded a chartered flight home after a frantic week of trying to depart.

Coronavirus

Escape from Ecuador: The Race to Get BU Students Out amid Global Flight Bans

March 23, 2020

Photo of a lone skateboard rolling threw the ghost town that is now Bay State Rd on March 17, 2020.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Monday Roundup

March 23, 2020

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry Binyomin Abrams gives a remote lecture using a laptop and his smart-podium at Boston University.

Remote Teaching & Learning

Remote Teaching and Learning in the Time of COVID-19

March 20, 2020

Photo of a sign that says: "This Area is CLOSED in response to recommendations put forth by the CDC, social distancing is encouraged. For the latest news, resources, and tips in navigating the dining room adjustments, visit www.bu.edu/dining" The George Sherman Union dining area and other eateries closed to on-premises patrons this week as a precaution against COVID-19.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Friday Roundup

March 20, 2020

Photo of a student moving out of StuVi-1 on March 17, 2020 as seen through a doorway.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Thursday Roundup

March 19, 2020

Photo of a student studying alone in Mugar Library on March 16, 2020.

Public Health

Coronavirus: BU Wednesday Roundup

March 18, 2020

Coronavirus: BU Wednesday Roundup