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1952 - Boston, Mass. Students purchasing books for Boston University courses. Photo by Boston University Photography

Flashback Friday: Buying Textbooks

Adina Turner (ENG 27) gets a photo taken on the first day of classes on September 2, 2026 as part of Weeks of Welcome's First Day Fest on Commonwealth Ave. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

The Start of a New Year

Photo: Ava Cable (COM ’30) (left) and Iris Fahy (COM ’30) have their portraits drawn at BU Beach as part of Weeks of Welcome 2026 Comm Ave Fest August 30. The festival spanned the length of Comm Ave with free giveaways, live music, crafts, games, and more. Photo by Kelly Davidson

Comm Ave Fest

Photo: On Wednesday, John Byers, Executive Director of the AI Development Accelerator (AIDA), spoke at the AASHTO Agency Administration Leadership Conference in Boston. More than 250 transportation executives from all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico convened to share innovation and data‑driven strategies. In a panel with Massachusetts Secretary of Technology Services & Security Jason Snyder and Utah DOT Commissioner Carlos Braceras, Byers highlighted BU’s work to advance AI literacy and innovation among students, faculty, and staff—and how those efforts can be applied to state transportation agencies. Photo by Jim Curley

Agency Administration Leadership Conference

Welcoming BU’s Newest Transfer Students

Photo: 9/1977 - Boston, Massachusetts A student double parks as he unloads a mattress in front of Marsh Plaza during move in on the Boston University Campus in Sept. 1977. Photo by Frank Curran

Flashback Friday: Move-In 1977

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Welcoming BU’s Newest Terriers

Photo: Dr. Melissa Gilliam smiles after she discovered that new student, Aaron Chik (Questrom 30) is from Massapequa, New York where her husband is from originally. She was touring the new Warren Tower with Provost Colin Duckett (center) on August 25, 2026 Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

Meeting the Class of 2030

Photo: Roommates Owen Sileo (CAS’30), (left), and Jake Gerena (SAR’30) assemble a shelving unit together during move in August 24 at The Campus Center & Student Residence (CCSR) on the Fenway Campus. Photo by Cydney Scott

Move-In 2026 Begins!

Photo: Tour group on Boston University's campus on a sunny day

Class of 2031?

BU Professor of Law Kevin Outterson Visits Capitol Hill

Photo: Ji Kromah from Learning & Event Technology Services (LETS) tries his hand at ladder golf with a colleague at the BU Staff Advisory Council’s summer fair for employees August 5 on BU Beach. The event featured games, free ice cream, and arts & crafts. The first 75 attendees received a free BU Spirit T-shirt. Photo by Cydney Scott

Summer Fun

Tennis, anyone?

All for fun!

Summer Challenge

Exploring England’s Brighton

BU Plays Host to BPS Students

BU’s New Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Photo: Hazy skies over Boston from Wildfire smoke on July 15 2026

Hazy Skies Over Boston

Photo: A BU student sitting in a red lawn chair on BU campus green space.

Study Break