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8 colorful book covers arranged in a grid, some of the books included are Family of Liars, This Time Tomorrow, and Sandwich.

Books

A Guide to This Summer’s Beach Reads

July 2, 2024

Dr. Melissa Gilliam meets Bean, the BUPD comfort dog, during her first day as the new president on July 1, 2024. Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University

Two BU Leaders Hitting It Off

July 2, 2024

Photo of The Boston Pops performing their annual Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular at the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. In the photo, the Hatch Shell is lit in red white and blue. The backs of spectators' heads are seen as the look up towards about a dozen fireworks that shoot up from the shell into the black sky.

Things-to-do

Great Picks for Celebrating the Fourth in the City

July 2, 2024

BU Today 07-02-2024

July 2, 2024

Photo: A composite image of Alanis Morisette, Clairo, and Cigarettes after Sex. The background of the image has the text "What's Hot in Music"

Music

What’s Hot in Music July: New Albums, Local Concerts

July 1, 2024

Macklin Celebrini (CAS’27) poses for a portrait after being selected first overall by the San Jose Sharks during the 2024 Upper Deck NHL Draft on June 28 at Sphere in Las Vegas, Nev. Photo by Mark Blinch/NHLI via Getty Images

Sports

BU’s Macklin Celebrini Is NHL’s Top Draft Pick, Second Terrier Ever to Go First

July 1, 2024

Photo: A picture of former President Donald Trump wearing a suit and blue tie

Business & Law

BU LAW Expert Says Supreme Court’s Immunity Decision Is a “Constitutional Embarrassment”

July 1, 2024

Photo: Boston University's new president Melissa Gilliam, a black woman with short dark hair in a formal outfit stands with arms crossed and a smile in front of a large red Boston University sign, in Boston on a sunny day.

Administration

Melissa L. Gilliam on Challenges, Ambitions for Boston University

July 1, 2024

Photo: A picture of a student laying on grass and reading a book

…and the Livin’ Is Easy

July 1, 2024

Photo: Boston University's new president Melissa Gilliam, a black woman with short dark hair in a formal outfit, sitting on a wooden bench and a smile in front of an MBTA train stop, in Boston on a sunny day.

Watch Now

Video: 10 Questions for BU’s New President, Melissa L. Gilliam

July 1, 2024

BU Today 07-01-2024

July 1, 2024

Paul Revere’s house

In the City

To Do Today: Paul Revere House

June 28, 2024

Things-to-do

Need to Cool Off? Head to One of the Boston Area’s Many Public Pools

June 28, 2024

Photo: A photo from January 6th, with people attempting to climb the walls of the Capitol building.

Politics

Supreme Court Rules for January 6 Rioter in Obstruction of Justice Case

June 28, 2024

Photo: A sea of protesters holding signs that read "safe abortion is a human right" outside of the US supreme court

Business & Law

Supreme Court Allows Emergency Abortions in Idaho—for Now

June 27, 2024

BU Today 06-28-2024

June 27, 2024

Poster for the annual Boston Art Music & Soul Festival, featuring a woman with a colorful afro and text reading "BAMS Festival 2024. BJ The Chicago Kid. Rapsody."

Things-to-do

To Do Today: Boston Art & Music Soul Festival

June 26, 2024

Photo: A movie poster for "A Quiet Place: Day One." It features the words "Stay Quiet. Stay Alive." over an image of an actor and actress running from alien creatures that are coming down from a shattered glass ceiling

Movie Quiz

Did You Win Two Free Tickets to Tonight’s Premiere of A Quiet Place: Day One?

June 26, 2024

Photo: A picture of the exterior of "Ziggy Bombs," a sub shop in Brookline.

Food & Dining

Worcester’s Favorite Steak-and-Cheese Sub Shop Comes to Brookline

June 26, 2024

Photo: A picture of a woman picking juneberries from a tree

Foraging on Bay State Road

June 26, 2024