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Watch Now

Early Bird or Night Owl? Students Share Their Preferences

December 12, 2024

BU Today 12-12-2024

December 12, 2024

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Student Voices

Beat the Fatigue: Proven Sleep Tips for Students by a Fellow Student

December 11, 2024

Photo: Students present their apps to judges, stakeholders, and visitors May 2 at CDS for BU Spark! Demo Day. They sit in a large room with floor to ceiling windows.

Innovation

Check Out the Experiential Learning Expo

December 11, 2024

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Business & Law

A CEO Is Murdered and Consumers Rage against the Healthcare Industry. Why?

December 11, 2024

Photo: Autumn Bachofen (CAS,KHC’26) crochets a sweater as a final project for her class Philosophy of Creativity Dec 4 in the lobby of the KHC dorm. Bachofen was confident she’d finish the piece in time for the final presentation. Photo by Cydney Scott

Relaxing with a Favorite Hobby?

December 11, 2024

BU Today 12-11-2024

December 11, 2024

Photo: A statue of late dictator Hafez Assad stepped on by a Syrian rebellion leader.

Politics

What’s Next for Syria, and America’s Middle East Role, after Bashar al-Assad’s Fall?

December 10, 2024

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Weekender

The Weekender: December 12 to 15

December 10, 2024

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Holiday Fun

Where to See Boston’s Best Holiday Lights

December 10, 2024

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Watch Now

A College Student’s Guide to a Better Night’s Sleep

December 10, 2024

Photo: 12/6/24 -- Boston, MA, USA Amira Sheikh (CFA’25) creates a henna tattoo for Interim managing director of BU Arts Initiative Elana Harris (MET’23) during the BU Art Market dec 6 in the GSU Link. The market made a variety of creative items available for passers-by to purchase including jewelry, artworks, baked goods, knitted and crocheted pieces. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography

BU Art Market: Hand-Crafted Holiday Gifts

December 10, 2024

BU Today 12-10-2024

December 10, 2024

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Style

Comm Ave Runway: December Edition

December 9, 2024

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Theatre

BU Dickens Scholar Serves as Dramaturg for New Production of A Christmas Carol

December 9, 2024

Photo: Bean, a golden retriever, in front of a photo booth with members of BUPD surrounding her. Onlookers are taking paparazzi-style photos of the comfort dog as well

A Special Birthday Party for a Special Dog

December 9, 2024

BU Today 12-09-2024

December 9, 2024

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Voices & Opinion

POV: To Control Your Spending This Holiday Season, Stick with Cash

December 6, 2024

BU Today 12-06-2024

December 6, 2024

Photo: Emma Daily (GRS’28) spoke at a side event at the COP 29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November. Photo by Jianwei Li

Science & Technology

BU Students Find Hope at COP29 UN Climate Summit

December 5, 2024

BU Students Find Hope at COP29 UN Climate Summit