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Photo: Cornwall's bartender Bill Moran poses for a photo at the British pub, Cornwall’’s on November 30, 2022. A tall, white man wearing a dark green shirt that says "Cornwall's" on the breast pocket, leans against a wooden bar stool at the counter of a bar.

Hospitality

If the Prince and Princess of Wales Fancy a Pint and a Toastie in Boston, Cornwall’s Is the Spot

November 30, 2022

The Boston Pops performing its Holiday Pops concert at Symphony Hall in 2021. This year’s holiday show will be performed December 1 to 24. Photo by Stu Rosner

Things-to-do

14 Live Holiday Performances That Will Keep You Feeling Merry and Bright

November 30, 2022

BU Today 11-30-2022

November 30, 2022

Photo: Students from Wendell Williams Elementary School hold an inspirational sign during the Martin Luther King Jr. parade in downtown Las Vegas, Monday Jan.16, 2017. A young Black girl with beaded twists smiles and holds up an MLK sign featuring his photo and a quote of his.

Education

Why We Need More MLK in Schools, Not Less

November 29, 2022

Photo: Elon Musk, a white man with thinning brown hair, looks and points up as he's shot mid-talk in front of a black background.

ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

Can Elon Musk Fix the Twitter Chaos That He Created?

November 29, 2022

Bikers along Commonwealth Ave on November 22, 2022. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University

Campus Life

Commuting to Campus by Bike? BU Pros Offer Tips for Staying Safe

November 29, 2022

Photo: Two small, stuffed manila packages lay in front of an apartment door in an empty hallway.

Safety

Beware—“Porch Pirates” May Try to Steal Your Holiday Packages

November 29, 2022

BU Today 11-29-2022

November 29, 2022

Myles Standish Hall at Boston University

Voices & Opinion

POV: Rename Myles Standish Hall—“A Symbol of Continued Oppression”

November 28, 2022

Nate Dizor (SAR’24), from left, Rudy Joseph (Wheelock’24), and Abigail Hulick (Questrom’22) organize toys by category at Room to Grow in Hyde Park March 8. BU students volunteered at Room to Grow as part of Alternative Spring Break. Photo by for Boston University Photography

Giving

BU’s Ninth Annual #Giving Tuesday Aims to Open Doors for Students

November 28, 2022

A university classroom with theatre-style crescent seating. There is a large red question mark overlayed on the left side of the image and the entire canvas is tinted green

Listen Now

How Is the Conversation around Mental Health Changing among College Students?

November 28, 2022

BU Today 11-28-2022

November 28, 2022

Photo: Tess Walsh (Wheelock’24) leans against a stone ledge and smiles and turns to the camera on her left. Another student to her right stares straight ahead. A distant scene of Padua, Italy can be seen from an overhead view to both students' lefts.

Watch Now

Video: My Study Abroad Experience in Padua, Italy

November 23, 2022

Workers strike outside of the Starbucks on Commonwealth Ave. Multiple people carry signs, one reading "Union Busting is Disgusting"

Business & Law

Is America’s Labor Movement on the Upswing?

November 23, 2022

A family photo of the Silber's at the 1971 Boston University Commencement. The family's first Boston University Commencement and John Silber's inauguration as president. Front row, left to right: Kathryn, Laura Ruth, John, and David holding Caroline. Back row: Martha, Alexandra, Rachel, and Judith. Boston University Photography

Books

Determined? Divisive? Misunderstood? John Silber, Seen through His Daughter’s Eyes

November 23, 2022

BU Today 11-23-2022

November 23, 2022

Photo: At West Dining Hall, Toby Makoyawo (CAS’25), left, enjoys a turkey dinner and good company with friends Jada Smith (CAS’26), at left, and Matthew Spicer (CAS’25), not pictured, and Ijeoma Ezechukwa (CAS’26). On various plates around the table are the traditional Thanksgiving meal complete with turkey, local mashed potatoes, stuffing, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. A young black man wearing a black durag and black and grey hoodie laughs with cellphone in hand as a young Black woman to his left, wearing a red BU track and field hoodie, leans back with laughter.

Friendsgiving, BU-Style

November 22, 2022

Photo: A large Snoopy Astronaut balloon debuts at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. A giant Snoopy dog balloon held by a crowd of people in orange outfits below it, makes it way down the street.

Things-to-do

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving Weekend in Boston: The Complete Guide

November 22, 2022

BU Today 11-22-2022

November 22, 2022

Photo: Emily Feng (CAS ’23) is greeted by BU parent Kristin White’s dog Allie, a female 6-year-old hound mix. A dog sniffs at the face of a sitting young woman who smiles widely and scrunches her face.

It’s a Dog’s Life

November 21, 2022