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A collage of different ideas, images and situations that relate to the humanities and the ways it improves peoples live. From top left, to the right, a photo of a food bank box of cans labeled “donation,” a photo of a Black Lives Matter protest, Diego Rivera mural at the PALACIO NACIONAL, a photo of a foot during a Southeast Asian dance, a photo of the UN, a photo of a person winnowing rice, a photo of a bike lane, hokusai’s internationally iconic print The Great Wave off Kanagawa, a photo of a social worker playing with a child, a black and white photo of new york city in the 1930s/40s, a photo of people praying in a mosque, a photo of the stock market. A blue overlay ties the images in together.

Humanities

Funding the Quiet Good: Gifts That Support the Humanities and Social Sciences

November 6, 2020

Members of Boston University administration and former trustees of Newbury College cut the ribbon to officially open the Newbury Center at Boston University which will support first generation students

First-Generation Students

BU to Open New Center to Support First-Generation Students

October 27, 2020

A composite image of A photo of Angelee Verdieu and Peiling Li

University News

BU’s Ongoing Commitment to “the Kids from Boston”

October 7, 2020

Photo of Dr. Sarabeth Buckley teaching about the urban carbon cycle in a circle of students sitting atop a roof. The students sit on the rooftop, while the Boston skyline is see in the background. Sarabeth wears a purple sweater and gestures towards a small chalkboard with charts.

Voices & Opinion

POV: We Need to Take Advantage of the Many Stimulating Outdoor Learning Opportunities

September 8, 2020

A learning and event technology specialist teaches faculty how to use new remote teaching and learning technology

Digital Learning & Innovation

Leading the Charge: The $7 Million Story of BU’s Hybrid Teaching Transition

August 26, 2020

Screenshot of former Upward Bound Student Victoria Omoregie (CFA’21) on a Zoom call. Victoria wears airpods and glasses and smiles.

Education

Upward Bound toward College, Remotely

August 6, 2020

A photo of the exterior of the new BU Children's Center

University News

BU Children’s Center Gets Expanded Home, Now Accepts Infants

July 27, 2020

Photo of a daycare classroom where some students raise their hands.

Reopening Childcare

POV: We Need to Focus on Children’s Rights as We Grapple with Reopening Childcare in Massachusetts

July 6, 2020

A photo of a child sitting against a bank of lockers with their head down

Voices & Opinion

POV: Schools Must Address Harassment Based on Immigration

June 18, 2020

A blue-gray sign that reads "Office of Admissions" in gold letters.

Voices & Opinion

POV: COVID-19 Makes the Case for Affirmative Action

June 1, 2020

A photo of Boston University's Charles River Campus during the fall semester

University News

BU Students Will Have Choice of In-Person or Remote Classes This Fall

June 1, 2020

Image of dark and light blue lockers in a row.

Voices & Opinion

POV: How Parents Can Help Their Children Deal with Ambiguous Loss

May 29, 2020

Photo of Commonwealth Avenue in East Campus by Silber Way. The T passes by and the trees look golden. Students wait at the BU BUS stop. Warren towers and Wheelock College banners are seen in the background.

Academics

BU Expands Hybrid/Simultaneous Graduate Program Offerings for Fall

May 27, 2020

A photo of a person using a VR headset and hand controls

Science & Technology

Real Doctors. Real Social Workers. Virtual Patients.

May 12, 2020

A photo of a student studying in Mugar library

University News

Changes for the Hub: More Classes, Transfer Students Will Be Included

April 13, 2020

female silhouette in front of a Tiger King Zoom virtual background

Technology

Have a Creative Zoom Background? We Want to See It

April 3, 2020

Screenshot of Aiken Bottoms from her “Building a Boat” lesson that’s included on the Deaf Education Library, a new resource for deaf children. A cartoon boat and wave are seen behind Aiken, who looks shocked as the wave approaches in the story.

Strategy & Innovation

Helping Deaf Children Learn in Coronavirus Isolation

April 2, 2020

Image of a person holding a pen taking a test; a calculator is at their left.

Academics

University to Offer Students Credit/No Credit Option for Spring 2020 Classes

March 27, 2020

BU early childhood education lecturer Megina Baker plays with her 7-year-old son.

Education

Homeschooling during the Coronavirus Pandemic: Tips from Three BU Childhood Experts

March 27, 2020

Senior Lecturer in Chemistry Binyomin Abrams gives a remote lecture using a laptop and his smart-podium at Boston University.

Remote Teaching & Learning

Remote Teaching and Learning in the Time of COVID-19

March 20, 2020

Remote Teaching and Learning in the Time of COVID-19