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Marsh Plaza

Photo: The exterior of Marsh Chapel at Boston University

Marsh Chapel Anniversary

Photo Gallery: Notable Moments from Marsh Chapel’s 75-Year History

September 24, 2025

Photo: A sea of confetti over a large crowd of graduates in red gowns at the 2024 Boston University Commencement

Commencement 2024

BU Celebrates 7,600 Graduates at Buoyant 151st Commencement

May 19, 2024

Photo: Various woven baskets filled with cucumbers, colorful bell peppers, and squash sit on a table in front of the George Sherman Union on BU's campus.

Student Life

Stop by Today’s Sustainability Festival on Marsh Plaza for Food, Giveaways—and Learning to Be Greener

September 28, 2022

a photo focused on Justin Blackwell's fingers on the keys of the organ at Marsh Chapel as he practices.

Music

Video: A Mighty Sound Can Often Be Heard on Marsh Plaza

October 12, 2021

Portrait of grad student Kimber Chewning in front of a piece of outdoor public art.

Arts on Campus

Public Art Is All Over Boston University. Stop and Appreciate It

February 21, 2020

A large crowd of people hold signs and protest during the Youth Climate Strike on City Hall Plaza, Boston.

Climate Change

BU Students and Faculty Join Global Strike for Climate Action

September 20, 2019

climate change strike

Climate Change

Everything You Need to Know about Friday’s Youth Climate Strike

September 19, 2019

Three Boston University graduating students jump on the BU Seal symbol on Marsh Plaza on Commencement Sunday.

Students

The Myths and Legends behind the BU Seal

May 9, 2019

A crowd of students on Nickerson filed during an event

Varsity Sports

14 Terms You Won’t Understand Unless You’re a BU Terrier

September 14, 2018

An Autumn view of Marsh Plaza and Marsh Chapel at Boston University

History

Discovering Marsh Chapel

October 10, 2017

Out of the Darkness walk

Marsh Plaza

Standing in Solidarity with Those Affected by Suicide

April 20, 2017

Students at Boston University participate in a rally protesting Donald Trump's Executive Order Immigration and Refugee Ban

University News

Hundreds Protest Trump’s Immigration Ban at Marsh Plaza Rally

January 31, 2017

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Students

A Guide to a Holly, Jolly Christmas

December 20, 2013

Free at Last sculpture by Sergio Castillo, Marsh Chapel Plaza, Boston University, Martin Luther King Jr MLK

Marsh Plaza

Finding the Meaning of Free at Last

January 17, 2013

Sustainability@BU Festival

Local

A Day to Celebrate Being Green

September 15, 2011

9/11 Memorial on Marsh Plaza

Robert Brown

Remembering 9/11

September 9, 2011

Marsh Plaza

Big Hugs

May 13, 2011

Marsh Chapel

Sunning on the Seal

May 10, 2011

Marsh Chapel

Learning Drills

May 4, 2011

Marsh Plaza

Never Forget the Holocaust

May 3, 2011

Never Forget the Holocaust