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James Rebitzer (left) is presented with a plaque from Boston University President Melissa L. Gilliam shortly before he delivered this year's University Lecture at the Tsai Performance Center, Tuesday, November 12, 2024 titled: "Why Not Better and Cheaper? Healthcare and Innovation." Established in 1950, the University Lecture each year spotlights the outstanding and thought-provoking research and creative work of a BU faculty member to the BU community and general public. Photo by Jake Belcher

2024 University Lecture: James Rebitzer

November 14, 2024

BU Today 11-14-2024

November 14, 2024

Photo: A stock photo of locked case labeled HUMAN ORGANS.

Voices & Opinion

POV: Our Organ Donation System Is Broken. Here’s What We Need to Do to Fix It

November 13, 2024

Photo: Christina Vote (CAS'25) on the Boston University Women's Ice Hockey team skates towards the goal during a game against Northeastern University at the opening game of the season

Things-to-do

The Weekender: November 14 to 17

November 13, 2024

Photo of the TItanic, a large cruiseliner famous for striking an iceberg and sinking. Text reads "The Titanic Artifact Exhibition"

Things-to-do

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Comes to Boston

November 13, 2024

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Fine Arts

New 808 Gallery Show Celebrates the Vision and Talent of BU Staff Photographers

November 13, 2024

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BU Women’s Soccer Celebrates Fifth Patriot League Title

November 13, 2024

BU Today 11-13-2024

November 13, 2024

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Student Life

Terriers in Charge: Zach Schwartz (COM’25)

November 12, 2024

Illustration of bigfoot being abducted by a UFO

Campus Life

“I Want to Believe”: BU Class Explores UFOs, Bigfoot, and Why We Believe

November 12, 2024

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BU Hosts Boston Public Schools Students

November 12, 2024

BU Today 11-12-2024

November 12, 2024

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Varsity Sports

Men’s Soccer Enters Patriot League Semifinals as Regular Season Champions for Second Year

November 11, 2024

BU Today 11-11-2024

November 11, 2024

Photo: Yo-El leads his class in body movements in a studio.

Theatre

Yo-EL Cassell’s Students Discover the J.O.Y. in Movement

November 8, 2024

Photo: People dancing during a Diwali celebration, many wearing traditional saris.

Diwali Celebration

November 8, 2024

BU Today 11-08-2024

November 8, 2024

Photo: Dr. Melissa Gilliam and the BU community celebrate the opening of Lavender House

University News

Lavender House Is Officially Open on Bay State Road

November 7, 2024

Photo: A memorial for former One Direction star Liam Payne. A woman is holding yellow roses and a black and white framed photo of Liam Payne that says "forever in our hearts"

Child Stars

Liam Payne’s Death Raises Questions about Teenage Stardom

November 7, 2024

Photo: Poster for the 13th annual International Education Week at BU. It features hands in front of a vibrant blue background with the words "Celebrate Boston University's Global Engagement!"

Campus Life

International Education Week Brings the World to BU’s Doorstep

November 7, 2024

International Education Week Brings the World to BU’s Doorstep