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Photos: A picture from an outdoor meal at Lulu's Allston. There are two large pieces of toast next to a stack of breakfast potatoes.

Food & Dining

The Six Best Restaurants Near Campus to Celebrate National Eat Outside Day

August 28, 2024

Photo: A wide shot of a makeshift, outdoor roller rink.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Rollerama Open Skate at Kendall Common

August 27, 2024

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Community Service

FYSOP Looks to Expand the Horizons of Incoming First-Years

August 27, 2024

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Engineering

FIRE Program Returns to College of Engineering

August 27, 2024

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University News

BU Names Jennifer Gunter King First Associate University Librarian for Special Collections

August 26, 2024

Photo: At the completion of the program, the Brighter Boston team records STOMP performances in the set they built and lit

Theatre

BU’s Booth Theatre Helps Boston Public Schools Students and Grads Set the Stage for Success

August 26, 2024

Photo: A photo of the courtyard in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. There are lavender plants in the foreground and the second level in the background. The time of day is dusky.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Summer Exhibitions at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Highlight LGBTQIA+ Photography

August 26, 2024

Photo: A picture of members of Boston University's Bug Club in the woods.

Student Life

Love Insects? This Club’s for You

August 26, 2024

Office portrait of Karen Engelbourg, Senior Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations at Boston University

University News

Karen Engelbourg, Leader of BU’s Fundraising Efforts and Alumni Engagement, Is Stepping Down

August 23, 2024

Photo: A collage titled ‘BU Bucket List’ with eight polaroid-style photos pinned onto a white background. Each photo represents a landmark or event associated with Boston University. From top left to bottom right: ‘BU Beach’ shows a green field with trees and a city skyline in the distance; ‘Prudential’ displays the tall Prudential Tower building; ‘BSO’ depicts an indoor orchestra setting; ‘Beanpot’ features hockey players in action on the ice rink. The second row includes: ‘Fenway Park’ with its iconic baseball field and stadium seating; ‘MFA,’ which stands for Museum of Fine Arts, showing its grand exterior entrance; ‘Faneuil Hall,’ presenting its historic building facade and surroundings; and finally, ‘BPL,’ representing the Boston Public Library, showcasing an interior view of its expansive reading room with arched ceilings and rows of desks.

Things-to-do

The Terrier Bucket List: 15 Places You Need to Visit While Living in Boston

August 22, 2024

Photo: A picture of two students, a girl on the left and a boy on the right, posing in front of a red background. They are sitting at a table while the girl smiles and holds a red card that says "BU" and the boy places his pointer finger and thumb against his chin.

Watch Now

Mechanical vs Biomedical Engineering: What’s the Difference between the Majors?

August 22, 2024

Photo: Exterior shot of BU's Center for Data Sciences, a jenga shaped glass building that stands tall in the Boston Skyline on a sunny day as cars drive by on Commonwealth ave

Administration

Chief Investment Officer Lila Hunnewell Recognized for Stewardship of BU’s Endowment

August 22, 2024

WATCH NOW

20 Questions: Can You Guess the BU Location?

August 21, 2024

Photo: A picture of a procession where many people are gathered around a statue of Saint Anthony with confetti flying around

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Saint Anthony’s Feast in the North End

August 21, 2024

Photo: The hatch bandshell on Boston's Esplanade, with a large crowd of people watching an orchestra performance

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Boston Landmarks Orchestra at the Hatch Shell

August 21, 2024

Photo: A wide shot of a concert stage as an orchestra performs in the center.

Things-to-do

To Do Today: An Evening of Silent Film with the Tanglewood Music Center at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

August 20, 2024

Photo: A picture of students in lab coats, gloves, and protective eyewear gathered around a lab table during an experiment

Life Sciences

Young GENEiuses: SummerLab Gives Teens a Chance to Learn about State-of-the-Art CRISPR Technology

August 20, 2024

Photo: A picture of people moving items into a brick, BU dorm building using large, yellow rolling bins with "BU Housing" on the side.

Move-in 2024

Move-in 2024: Everything You Need to Know

August 20, 2024

Photo: A collage of three images depicting various urban scenes. The top left image shows a moving tram with ‘Babcock Street Green Line B Boston College’ sign in the foreground, indicating a tram stop. The top right image displays two individuals wearing masks inside a store, one behind a counter with snacks and beverages, and the other wearing a high-visibility vest. The bottom left image features a table covered with white cloth displaying food containers and disposable utensils, suggesting an event or gathering. The bottom right image presents recycling bins labeled ‘Paper,’ ‘Cans & Bottles,’ and ‘Trash’ next to an informational poster about waste sorting.

Sustainability

Eco-Friendly College Life: How to Move In and Live Sustainably

August 19, 2024

Photo: Padua and University police and officials confront demonstrators trying to block entrance to an administration building over university investments in armaments and the war in Gaza. Photos by Madi Koesler (COM’24)

Journalism & Media

Staying Safe When Reporting Gets Dangerous

August 19, 2024

Staying Safe When Reporting Gets Dangerous