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The Center for Computing & Data Sciences, dubbed the “Jenga building” by students, will house a new faculty that has received a $3 million gift from MassMutual. Photo by Janice Checcio

University News

MassMutual Gives $3 Million to Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences

September 21, 2022

9/8/22 -- Boston, MALoretta Lees, new leader of Initiatives on Cities (IOC). Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography

New Appointment

For New Initiative on Cities Leader, Urban Geography Is People

September 21, 2022

Photo of Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking about the launch initiative to support Afghan women during the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Sept. 20, 2022. An older white man with graying hair stands in front of a blue curtain at a lectern with the US Government insignia on it. He wears a dark gray suit and blue tie.

University News

US State Department Partners with Pardee School of Global Studies to Empower Afghan Women

September 20, 2022

Portrait of new Sargent College Dean Dr. Christopher Moore, PhD on June 29, 2015.Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography

University News

Sargent College Dean Christopher Moore to Retire at the End of the Academic Year

September 19, 2022

Photo: photograph of Marsh Plaza busy with people from across the street with CAS building in background. Red banners and BU red prominent throughout image. Students are on campus.

University News

Student Loan Forgiveness Expansion for Nonprofit Employees May Benefit Some BU Staff

September 15, 2022

Photo of BU President Bob Brown giving a speech on stage. Two people are seated beside him on stage as he stands and address the crowd at a podium.

SCHOLARSHIPS

BU Supports 2022 Boston Public Schools Graduates

September 15, 2022

Image of a group of students crossing the large intersection across from the Howard Thurman Center. Students walk in both directions. A trolley car from the T's is seen behind the crowd. Green line.

Campus Life

Video: Navigating Comm Ave

September 14, 2022

Screenshot of the scene of the package explosion at Northeastern. The scene is tinted blue form police cars and emergency vehicles blocking the street as officials work on the scene.

Safety

New Twists in Northeastern Package Incident

September 14, 2022

Photo of Brian McGrory, in his office at the Boston Globe. McGrory is a middle-aged White man with short blondish hair. He poses with his hand on his chin and holds a blue pen. He has a large desk that curves around to the back and his office has a large window that looks out onto downtown Boston. Papers and diet pepsi are seen in the foreground.

New Appointment

Boston Globe Editor Brian McGrory to Lead BU Department of Journalism

September 13, 2022

Photo of Jose Rodriquez (left) and Joe Moser of Pro Gym Supply setting up new equipment at Fit Rec. Two men wearing black shirts and shorts fiddle with large fitness equipment.

Campus & Facilities

FitRec Gets a Glow-Up

September 13, 2022

Photo of a group of nine BU students posing in front of a European style palace building with a central tower. An AAPI student at center holds a tote that reads "BU :heart: Sydney." They wear sweatshirts and pants and the day looks slightly overcast.

Student Life

Thinking about Studying Abroad? Don’t Miss Today’s Expo

September 13, 2022

Photo of students walking up and down Comm Ave's brick sidewalk by Marsh Chapel. Many wear backpacks and it is a sunny day.

University News

BU Climbs in Some U.S. News & World Report National College Rankings

September 12, 2022

Photo of Antoinette “Tonie” Leatherberry (ENG’85), a middle-aged Black woman with shoulder length, slightly curled dark hair. She smiles, wears read lipstick, and earrings in the shape of a flower. She wears a pinkish-orange dress and stands in front of a dark gray background.

University News

Search Committee Begins Process of Finding Next BU President

September 8, 2022

Photo taken from behind as President Brown processes into of Agganis Arena at the beginning of the matriculation ceremony. He wears a black hat, red robe and black sash, and students watch him as he walks by towards the stage.

Community Reactions

Transformative. Visionary. A Leader. BU Community Pays Tribute to President Brown

September 7, 2022

Photo of President Robert Brown in red ceremonial regalia. He has a blue color and wears a gold BU necklace. He is seated, and balances a red folder in his lap and smiles as he looks up into the middle distance. Brown is an older White man with glasses and short gray hair and a mustache.

University News

Robert A. Brown, BU’s 10th President, to Retire after 2022–23 School Year

September 7, 2022

Photo of the Boston University campus, including the Center for data Science, from the top of the Photonics building. Campus view is seen during sunset, with orange and purple hues in the sky fading to a darkish blue.

University News

President Brown’s Legacy—in Numbers

September 7, 2022

Photo of a diverse group of students clapping during the matriculation event in Agganis Arena. Almost all of them wear red BU tshirts, with either the words "Boston University" or an image of a terrier on them. Many also hold papers in their hands.

CLASS OF 2026

BU Matriculation 2022: Hopes for a “Near-Normal Year” on Campus

September 4, 2022

Photo of Scott Taylor. A bald black man with a neatly trimmed silver beard and mustache poses and looks directly at the camera. He wears a navy blazer and teal collared shirt and stands in front of a tree in a green field.

New Appointment

Georgetown Africa Scholar Named New Dean of Pardee School of Global Studies

August 31, 2022

Image: Blue and white banner for the BU alert system. Text reads: "Stay in the know with BU Alert. Update your contact information now!". Icons show various ways people can be reached and an arrow points to a QR code to update the system.

Safety

New BU Alert System Includes App for Quicker Communications during Emergencies

August 27, 2022

BOSTON, MA - MAY 19: Where's the rest of the bike? This wheel is locked to a rail in the 500 block of Massachusetts Avenue in Boston, May 19, 2016. (Pat Greenhouse/Globe Staff

Campus Safety

Tips for Students on How to Protect Your Property

August 26, 2022

Tips for Students on How to Protect Your Property