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Dean Kenneth Lutchen, a white man in a gray suit wearing glasses, stands at a podium during the the NASA Downlink event with astronaut Bob Hines, PhD (ENG’97) in the GSU July 20.

University News

College of Engineering Dean Kenneth Lutchen Named Interim BU Provost

May 31, 2023

Photo: David Zaslav gives a speech at a podium at Boston University's 2023 commencement, while a sea of students look on

Voices & Opinion

POV: A Lesson from BU’s 150th Commencement

May 31, 2023

Photo: A birds eye view of a large stadium filled with people. Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 21, 2023. Photo by Dave Green

Commencement 2023

50 Great Photos Capture the Joy, Drama of BU’s 150th Commencement

May 25, 2023

Photo: Travis Roy, a man in a wheelchair, poses for a photo in the center of a hockey rink on Monday, October 6, 2015 at Agganis Arena Photo By Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography

Scholarships

Travis Roy Foundation Endows Sargent College Scholarship for Graduate Students in Occupational and Physical Therapy

May 24, 2023

Photo: A black man with natural hair and a large beard wearing a patterend suit and blue tie stands in front of a coniferous tree with a smile on his face

University News

Howard Thurman Center Taps Veteran Staffer as New Leader

May 23, 2023

Photo: Kim Raver stands at a podium wearing a red robe and black masters cap while addressing a large crowd at the College of Fine Arts convocation at Boston University in May 2023

Commencement 2023

Kim Raver to CFA Grads: “You’ll Hear a Lot of ‘No’s Before You Get to That ‘Yes,”

May 22, 2023

Photo: David Zaslav, a white man wearing a red ceremonial robe, black stole, and black sunglasses, speaks at a podium on stage with pointer fingers pointed up. Others wearing similar wear sit on either side of him.

COMMENCEMENT 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Tells BU Graduates to Pursue Their Passion, amidst Protests over Hollywood Writers Strike

May 21, 2023

Photo: A large sea of graduates in red robes with black caps celebrate at the 150th Boston University Commencement

Commencement 2023

Video: Sights and Sounds from BU’s 150th Commencement

May 21, 2023

Photo: Jason Campbell-Foster, a white man with dark hair and a slightly graying beard and mustache wearing a light blue collared shirt and navy suit, poses in front of an ivy-covered wall. He stands with hands clasped in front of him as he smiles for the camera.

New Appointment

Jason Campbell-Foster Appointed BU Dean of Students

May 18, 2023

Photo: Six people stand in a line to smile at a camera for a photo. From the left, a Black woman with her hair tied up with a scarf. She wears a maroon midi skirt, a black top and gray cardigan. Next to her is a woman with long black hair and a knee-length, bright red dress. In the middle, an Western Asian woman with her hair pulled up behind her with two pieces left out to frame her face. She wears a black suit set, and an orange top. Next to her is a white male with circular glasses on and a black blazer with a patterned button up. Next, a shorter white woman with short brown hair. She wears a black suit set and a deep-colored shirt. On the end of the line, the last on the right, is a white man with shoulder length black hair. He wears a typical suit with a white button up.

Fine Arts

CFA Graduates Honored at Annual Kahn Awards Competition

May 18, 2023

Photo: A white woman with short, brown hair looks into the camera and smiles. She wears a black cardigan and a blue-patterned infinity scarf. Behind her is a stack of books and a guitar.

COMMENCEMENT 2023

CFA’s Karin Hendricks to Receive the 2023 Metcalf Cup and Prize, BU’s Highest Teaching Honor

May 17, 2023

Commencement 2023

CGS’ Stephanie Byttebier Wins a 2023 Metcalf Award

May 16, 2023

Photo: CAS professor Joanna Davidson, a white woman with short, curly brown and wearing a blue mosaic-themed blouse and black long-sleeved top smiles and poses with arms clasped behind her back. A blurry outdoor BU building can be seen behind her.

Commencement 2023

CAS’ Joanna Davidson a 2023 Metcalf Award Winner

May 15, 2023

Photo: Portrait of Boston University Provost Jean Morrison on Commonwealth Ave. Asmiling white woman with short, silver white hair and wearing glasses, a white blouse, and red blazer poses with fingers clasped in front of her on a bustling sidewalk. Background and passerby are blurry.

University News

Jean Morrison to Step Down as BU Provost July 1

May 12, 2023

Photo: Commencement 2022 crowd facing the audience and waving at them. They were their cap and gown--black cap, red gown--on a bright, sunny day.

COMMENCEMENT 2023

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know about the Class of 2023 Commencement

May 11, 2023

Photo: Students sit in a circular pattern in a Boston University dining hall during a busy meal service

Local

Will Boston Become the First US City to Require Food Vendors Donate Leftovers to Its Hungry?

May 11, 2023

Photo: Kenneth Freeman, a white man wearing glasses, a light blue collared shirt, red tie, and black pants smiles and poses on a sidewalk on Commonwealth Avenue. Trees and various BU buildings can be seen in the blurry background on the sunny day.

New Appointment

BU Appoints Kenneth Freeman Interim University President as Search Continues

May 10, 2023

An older white man with dark gray hair and wearing glasses, a cream-colored collared shirt and grey blazer, reads from a podium as a large screen behind him displays a powerpoint that reads "My Last Lecture".

Faculty

Stephen Prothero Delivers a Deeply Personal, Final BU Lecture

May 8, 2023

Photo: Boston University athletic honorees gather at the annual Scarlet & White Honors banquet. Caitlin Weimar (from left), Emily Gant, Caitlin Coker, Kayla Roncin, Rachel Borzymowski, Megan Mastrorilli, Walter Whyte, Phil DeCarlo, Lane Huston, Domenick Fensore, Roy Meyer, and Maggie Lohrer. Photo by Matt Woolverton

Accolades

Terrier Athletes Celebrated at Annual Scarlet & White Honors Dinner

May 8, 2023

Photo: A group of students seated at large round tables look around with amazement as they react to news of the commencement speakers.

Commencement 2023

David Zaslav (LAW’85), President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, Is BU’s 150th Commencement Speaker

May 3, 2023

David Zaslav (LAW’85), President and CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery, Is BU’s 150th Commencement Speaker