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Lobby of Warren Towers during student move out

University News

Plan to Return Student Property Left Behind Announced

May 8, 2020

Dean Kenneth Elmore stands on a stage in the George Sherman Union next to a podium with a red Boston University sign on it. He wears a red blazer and holds a champagne bottle. Behind him, a screen shows an image of the back of a Terriers jersey.

Senior Week

BU Celebrates the Class of 2020 with Virtual Events

May 8, 2020

A photo of the graduation ceremony held on John Krasinski's Some Good News show

Class of 2020

Two BU Seniors Appear in John Krasinski’s Some Good News Graduation-Themed Episode

May 7, 2020

A photo of the inside of Brookline Booksmith

Local Business

10 Local Businesses to Support during the COVID-19 Shutdown

May 7, 2020

Composite image of stills from videos of BU classes being taught remote. In the bottom left, Maura Smith, a College of Communication master lecturer in film, is seen standing at a standing desk. In the top left and bottom right, Yo-EL Cassell, a College of Fine Arts assistant professor of movement, reads from a computer and demonstrates movements. In the top right, students for Yo-EL's class are seen moving in door frames.

Remote & Innovative

The Challenge of Remotely Teaching Classes That Usually Demand Hands-on Learning and Collaboration

May 7, 2020

BU Today 05-07-2020

May 7, 2020

Image of Paul O’Connell, a physician’s assistant at BMC spends his lunch break playing the piano in the Hiebert Lounge at MED on April 29, 2020.

Lunch Break on the Medical Campus

May 7, 2020

Weekender

The Weekender: May 7 to 10

May 7, 2020

A photo of Reece Eddy on the field

Varsity Sports

Two Terrier Men’s Lacrosse Players Drafted by Major League Lacrosse

May 6, 2020

Students holding a sign that they will miss each other

Student Life

Class of 2020: Tell Us What You’ll Miss Most about BU

May 6, 2020

Azer Bestavros Director, Data Science Initiative Associate Provost for Computing and Data Sciences, at his home in Wayland

Coronavirus

My Battle with COVID-19: “A Harrowing Experience I Will Never Forget”

May 6, 2020

Photo of Azanta Thakur (Sargent’20) prays before breaking her Ramadan fast at her Florida home. A plate of food is before her outstretched hands, and her eyes are closed.

Student Life

Observing Ramadan Remotely, without Campus Community

May 6, 2020

A photo of a dark hallway in the College of Arts and Sciences

Student Life

Photo Essay Captures How COVID-19 Has Transformed BU

May 6, 2020

Image of Rose's front porch, she stands on the steps and a man stands near the door. The BU Dining Services team has hung a sign that says "Happy Birthday, Rose's 85th birthday!" and tied balloons to her porch. Photo courtesy of Michael Jackson

Celebrating Rose Giraud’s 85th Birthday

May 6, 2020

BU Today 05-06-2020

May 6, 2020

A photo of Geneve Lau holding scarlet and white balloons and wearing a Boston University shirt

Class of 2024

BU Alums and Current Students Welcome Class of 2024 on College Signing Day

May 5, 2020

National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories Davey Lab members (above): Callie Donahue, (MED’26) (from left) postdoctoral associate Hiroyuki Mori, Image of BU microbiologist Robert Davey (center), a MED professor, and senior research scientist Manu Anantpadma (right), with two students. The group stands in the NEIDL lab with full protective gear on.

Giving

BU Joins Today’s Global Giving Tuesday Now Event

May 5, 2020

Photo of the exterior of Great Scott in Allston on May 4, 2020. The music venue is closing permanently after 44 years. A cardboard sign resting along the fence out front reads "RIP to Boston's best venue, killed by the virus of capitalism #rentstrike"

R.I.P. Great Scott

May 5, 2020

BU Today 05-05-2020

May 5, 2020

Screenshot of a recreation of Boston University’s campus in the popular video game Minecraft. Image shows BU's central campus. Terriers have used Minecraft to create a national, virtual college graduation.

Gaming & Graduation

Terriers Build a Global Commencement and BU’s Campus, All in Minecraft

May 5, 2020

Terriers Build a Global Commencement and BU’s Campus, All in Minecraft