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Everything Guide

Your Everything Guide to Dropping Off Your Freshman at College

September 3, 2024

STUDENT PROFILE

Introducing BU’s Newest Terriers: Jonathan Galdamez

September 3, 2024

Photo: A photo of President Gilliam at BU's 2024 Matricualtion.

Matriculation

“Class of 2028: Today Is the First Day of a Great Adventure”

September 1, 2024

Image: A collage image of BU's RA strike during Move-in. The top photo has two RA's handing out leaflets to people on the BU Beach. The bottom photo are a group of RA's standing on Marsh Plaza getting ready to march.

University News

BU RAs Begin Strike as Move-In Winds Down

August 31, 2024

Student Life

How Do You Run a City of 650,000 Residents? These Terriers Have Some Insights

August 30, 2024

Photo: A picture of students doing service and pulling up weeds from the woods. They are wearing matching blue shirts and protective gloves

Community Service

FYSOP Looks to Expand the Horizons of Incoming First-Years

August 27, 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

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

WATCH NOW

20 Questions: Can You Guess the BU Location?

August 21, 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

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Social Media

10 Memes to Describe the First Week of School

August 15, 2024

Photo: Boston University's campus looking east, with the Boston Skyline in the background on a sunny day

University News

University Makes New Contract Offer to Graduate Students

August 7, 2024

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Student Life

Questrom Student Helps Women Artisans in India Become Entrepreneurs

August 6, 2024

Photo: Newly minted doctors stand in their white coats on stage at Boston University's 2024 White Coat Ceremony

University News

BU White Coat Ceremony Welcomes 141 Students to the Profession of Medicine

August 6, 2024

Photo: Nema Guri, a young woman with blonde hair and a soft smile, poses for the camera. She wears a white blouse.

Health

Living with a Rare Disease, This Recent Grad Is Trying to Help Others Like Herself

July 22, 2024

Student Life

Adventure in Thailand: SHA Undergrads Study Ecotourism

July 12, 2024

Photo: Will Loggia, a white man in his graduation cap and gown, for his vlog.

Student Life

Five Tips for Navigating College Without Regrets

June 20, 2024

Photo: Interim BU president, Kenneth Freeman, stands in a collared shirt and red tie on a sunny day on Commonealth Ave, an urban scene of Boston University in the background

Administration

Lessons from an Interim President: Kenneth Freeman Reflects on a Historic Year

June 17, 2024

Photo: A graph of Earth's orbit with stars surrounding it and a satellite nearby. The text on the image says "GRASP-Sat" and there are arrows pointing out the Graveyard Orbit, Geostationary Orbit (GEO), GRASP-Sat Cube Satellite Agent, and a defunct satellite in GEO

Awards

Proposal to Push Space Junk to “Graveyard Orbit” Earns BU Duo First Prize in National Contest

June 3, 2024

Proposal to Push Space Junk to “Graveyard Orbit” Earns BU Duo First Prize in National Contest