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Campus Life

Photo of Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, holding a press conference at the Department of Education July 13, 2017, after a day of meetings weighing whether to keep or reject Obama-era guidance that laid out how schools must meet their obligations under Title IX, a federal law that prohibits sex discrimination at federally funded institutions. Devos wears a spotted shirt and glasses, holds papers, and speaks near a mic.

Campus Life

BU Readies for Title IX Changes to Sexual Misconduct Regulations

July 7, 2020

Photo of BU mascot Rhett the Terrier on the ice with the BU men’s hockey team during the 2020 Beanpot Tournament.

Campus Life

Is It Time to Rename Rhett, BU’s Mascot?

July 1, 2020

Photo of Dean Moore sitting on a bench in a scarf and teal shirt. Flowers and a grass patch are seen behind her.

Reflections

A Transformational Leader Looks Back

June 29, 2020

Commonwealth Ave around sundown June 23, 2020. The top of Marsh Chapel and the statue at the center of the plaza are seen in front of a blue sky.

International Students

New Immigration Ban Leaves Students Untouched

June 26, 2020

An image of an Islam crescent, Star of David, and Christian cross

Campus Life

Must Islam and the West Fight? Religion and Politics Class Tackles Sensitive Topics

June 25, 2020

Photo of a computer with speakers from Boston University's Day of Collective Engagement to Reflect on American Racism, hosted on Zoom. On screen, Ibram X. Kendi, Paula Austin, Louis Chude-Sokei, and Saida Grundy as they speak during the opening plenary.

Racism

Pain, Anger, and Hope as BU Comes Together to Talk Race and Racism

June 24, 2020

A photo of a man wearing a mask on a bicycle riding down an empty Commonwealth Ave.

Campus Life

New Student Guide for Undergrads Will Lay Out How Life at BU Will Be Different This Fall

June 23, 2020

Photo of Terry Everson, the primary instructor of trumpet performance in CFA's School of Music and how son, Peter pose for a photo at their Framingham home on June 19 ,2020. Terry wears a bright blue and red floral shirt and holds a trumpet, leans and looks towards his son who wears a white shirt and holds a trumpet as well.

Music

Father, Son/Teacher, Pupil

June 22, 2020

A photo of the entryway of 111 Commonwealth Ave. with signs on COVID-19 safety protocols

University News

Provost Addresses Faculty’s In-Person Teaching Concerns

June 22, 2020

A photo of Nickerson Field, where BU Commencement is held, from above

University News

Class of 2020 Commencement Planned for Next May

June 12, 2020

The BU Queer Activist Collective executive board during a Zoom meeting.

LGBTQ+

BU’s Queer Activist Collective Celebrates Pride at Home

June 12, 2020

A student wearing a mask sitting and reading a book in Marsh Plaza

Student Life

Students Voice Range of Emotions about Returning to Campus This Fall

June 11, 2020

Interactive Photo Essay

BU Then…and Now

June 11, 2020

Portrait of Isa Gell-Levey (MED’22) in a white medical coat and a red dress.

LGBTQ+ & Allies

New Medical Campus OUT & Ally List Helps Make Connections among LGBTQ+ Community

June 11, 2020

A photo of a student with their suitcase on BU move in day

University News

BU Campuses to Reopen, In-Person Classes Will Resume This Fall

June 10, 2020

Image of Rinka Murakami (SAR'20, MPH'21) volunteering as a contact tracer for the city of Boston. Murakami wears a mask, writes on some forms, while talking on the phone.

Student Life

Learning on the Front Lines of the Pandemic

June 10, 2020

A photo of Marsh Plaza during summertime

Student Life

BU Distributes Last of Federal CARES Aid to Students Affected by Campus Closure

June 9, 2020

Elizabeth Foster (STH’22), who has a condition that makes prolonged standing difficult, preaching from her walker chair during a Marsh Chapel service dedicated to those with disabilities. An altar with a purple cloth is seen behind her.

Campus & Facilities

For Students with Disabilities, the Long Commute Can Be Just Next Door

June 9, 2020

kyle hammanian sitting on a bench in boston

Student Life

#TerrierTuesdays: Imani Roberson (COM’20)

June 5, 2020

kyle hammanian sitting on a bench in boston

Student Life

#TerrierTuesdays: Kyle Hammalian (Pardee’22)

June 5, 2020

#TerrierTuesdays: Kyle Hammalian (Pardee’22)