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Black and white photograph of a band of African-American playing at Emancipation Day celebration in June 19, 1900, held in “East Woods” on East 24th Street in Austin. There are 6 men in the band, they all wear suits and hats and hold their instruments, including a fiddle, guitar, clarinet, and upright bass. There are trees and an American flag hanging behind them.

University News

BU Adds Juneteenth as an Annual Holiday in University Calendar Antiracist Makeover

May 13, 2021

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Student Profile

Law School Is Hard, but Not Usually This Hard

May 13, 2021

Commencement

6 Family Activities to Consider during Commencement Weekend

May 13, 2021

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Varsity Sports

Playoff Host BU Going for Third Consecutive Softball Title

May 13, 2021

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University News

Bookstore Cyberattack Leaves BU’s and Other Students’ Credit Card Information Compromised

May 12, 2021

Commencement

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez Awarded BU’s 2021 Metcalf Cup and Prize

May 12, 2021

Composite photo of Binyoman Abrams, a CAS master lecturer in chemistry (left), wearing a black suit and black hat, and Pamela Templer, a CAS professor of biology, wearing a red sweater and leaning against a tree.

Accolades

Two CAS Faculty Honored for Teaching

May 12, 2021

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Student Voices

Expressions of Faith from BU’s Class of 2021

May 12, 2021

A composite of four photos of BU students sending virtual messages to their parents upon graduation. A white video play button is overlayed.

Students

Thanks, Mom, Dad, Family, and Friends

May 12, 2021

Accolades

Popular CAS Master Lecturer David Sullivan a 2021 Metcalf Award Winner

May 11, 2021

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Commencement

From Instagram to TikTok, Join BU’s 2021 Virtual Commencement Celebration

May 11, 2021

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Marketing & Communications

SHA Students Devise Hypothetical Post-Pandemic Marketing Plan for Popular Hotel Chain

May 11, 2021

Composite image showing headshots of Boston University staff members Amanda Miner, Keesa McKoy, Brian Batista, Barbara Foley, Renee Spencer, Ira Lazic, Matthew Bae, and Bill Taylor with a video play button icon

Staff Survey

Videos: BU Staff Talk about the Future of Staff Work Survey

May 10, 2021

Graduating seniors in caps and gowns at BU Commencement in a tent silhouetted against white light

Commencement

FAQ about BU’s Commencement Plans

May 10, 2021

A graphic reading "Faculty Forum 2021" with the event date and time

University News

Digital Learning & Innovation Virtual Faculty Forum to Explore Innovations in Teaching and Technology at BU

May 10, 2021

A composite of portrait photos of (from left to right) Ayanna Pressley, Noubar Afeyan, and Catherine D’Amato

Commencement

Ayanna Pressley, Noubar Afeyan, Catherine D’Amato to Receive Honorary Degrees

May 10, 2021

A portrait photo of Fadie Coleman

Accolades

MED’s Fadie Coleman a 2021 Metcalf Award Winner

May 10, 2021

Vaccines

The No B.S. Guide to COVID-19 Vaccines

May 7, 2021

Screenshots of Chloe Torres (Questrom'21) and her parents in California, taken as Chloe watches the video sent in by her parents. Chloe brings her hands to her chest and smiles, and her mom makes a shape of a heart with her hands. Video play button is overlaid.

Parents

Terrier Parents Send Heartfelt Video Messages to Their 2021 Graduates

May 7, 2021

Accolades

2021 Perkins Award Winners Announced

May 7, 2021

2021 Perkins Award Winners Announced