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Daren Bascome, in gray jacket at left, and Chris Needham (CAS’86), wearing a blue blazer with her hand on her chin at right, sit at a colorful outdoor table under and overpass.

Rebranding Boston

Rebranding Boston: New Marketing Campaign Portrays a City That’s More Than the Red Sox, Faneuil Hall, and Beer-Drinking White Bros

July 7, 2021

A photo of a performer at a Modern Art Party up on stage for the Open Mic Night.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Open Mic Night at Modern Party Art in Dorchester

July 7, 2021

Photo of a young woman with her face in her hands as she sits on a couch in front of a laptop.

SAFETY

Students Warned to Look Out for Rental Scams

July 6, 2021

A composite image of Mackenzie Miers, Marut Raval, and Solomon Frey. A white video play button is overlayed.

Recent Grads

How’s the Hospitality Industry Doing? We Asked Three 2021 School of Hospitality Administration Grads

July 6, 2021

A photo of an outdoor yoga class

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Summer Sol Series Outdoor Yoga at Bunker Hill Monument

July 6, 2021

Photo of purple and pink fireworks exploding over the Charles River with the golden dome of the state house in the foreground at right.

Things-to-do

Fourth of July Weekend in Boston 2021

July 2, 2021

Photo of former President of Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda, smiling and gesturing with his hands. Photo was taken May 24, 1977.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Remembering Kenneth David Kaunda, Zambia’s Founding President

July 2, 2021

Photo of an activist at a rally against Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV), calling on them to eliminate the legislative filibuster and pass the “For The People” voting rights bill, outside the Supreme Court on June 23, 2021 in Washington, DC. The event was organized by a group called the Poor Peoples Campaign. The man wears sunglasses and a blue face mask and holds a sign that says “STOP VOTER SUPPRESSION” written in red, white and blue.

SCOTUS

Supreme Court Decision Is Bad News for Voting Rights

July 1, 2021

Photo, from behind, of the class walking down Commonwealth Avenue Mall on a bright summer's day.

History

A Deep Dive into Boston University History

July 1, 2021

A portrait photo of Amie Grills

Promotions

Amie Grills Will Be New Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs

July 1, 2021

A photo of patrons enjoying an exhibit at the Museum of Science

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Have an Arctic Adventure at the Museum of Science

June 30, 2021

Photo of a construction worker standing on the large steel beam scaffolding of the future Center for Computing & Data Sciences building. The sky behind them is light blue.

Academics

BU Launches Data Science as an Undergraduate Major

June 29, 2021

Photo of Judi Burgess, BU’s director of labor relations, in a yellow blazer, and blue and gold scarf, sitting on a bench and smiling. A rainbows is overlaid on the top right.

Pride

My Coming Out Story: Judi Burgess

June 29, 2021

People playing and relaxing in a big, open field of green grass in a city park

Health & Wellness

Going Green: Parks Can Help Everyone’s Well-being

June 29, 2021

Photo of Riley Childs (COM’22) dribbling a basketball game during a game against the team “ARMY” in white jerseys, a defender stands with their hands up behind her to her left. Childs wears a red face mask.

Varsity Sports

Bright Future after Banner Year for BU’s Women Athletes and Teams

June 29, 2021

Photo of a hand placing a succulent into a triangular terrarium. The person wears a black long-sleeve and other plants are seen nearby on the table.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Create Your Own Terrarium

June 29, 2021

Concerts in the Courtyard

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Boston Public Library Courtyard Concert

June 25, 2021

Kelly Lawrence, women’s assistant head soccer coach, poses for a photo on June 19, 2021. She wears a white long sleeve boston university sweatshirt and has her hands in her pockets.

Pride

My Coming Out Story: Kelly Lawrence

June 25, 2021

A photo of Jamaica Pond at sunset

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Get Out on the Water at Jamaica Pond

June 24, 2021

Photo of the “Boston University” sign with red flowers in front.

Staff

Staff Excited about Remote Work Policy, although Some Want More

June 23, 2021

Staff Excited about Remote Work Policy, although Some Want More