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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

View of workstations in the Kilachand Center at Boston University

University News

BU to Permit Remote Work for Eligible Staff, Up to Two Days a Week

June 23, 2021

A photo of Carl Nassib with his helmet off on the field

National Sports

NFL’s Carl Nassib Comes Out: A Watershed Moment for Pro Sports

June 23, 2021

Poster for a drag show happening at Aeronaut Brewery. At right, photos of three drag questions with colorful outfits, one is dressed up as a matador, another has long green curly hair. Text reads “Drag Show: Wednesday June 23rd, 2021, Aeronaut Brewery Somerville. 1st show 6 to 6:30pm. 2nd Show 7:30 to 9pm.” The background is a purple to blue gradient.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Drag Show at Aeronaut Brewery in Somerville

June 23, 2021

Photo taken in in Arlington, Virginia on June 6, 2019, as members of the U.S. Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard” fold a flag during the funeral of World War II Army veteran Carl Mann on the 75th anniversary of the D-Day invasion at Arlington National Cemetery. Soldiers in blue uniforms and white gloves fold an American flag together. Overlay reads "POV"

Voices & Opinion

POV: My Son Was Killed in Iraq 14 Years Ago—Who’s to Blame?

June 23, 2021

POV: My Son Was Killed in Iraq 14 Years Ago—Who’s to Blame?