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What if being part of BU meant feeding Boston?
Student Food Rescue volunteers like Ocean Bruinius (COM’27) help deliver donated food to 25 community partners—from food pantries to senior living communities—turning campus connection into real impact.
Student Food Rescue volunteers like Ocean Bruinius (COM’27) help deliver donated food to 25 community partners—from food pantries to senior living communities—turning campus connection into real impact.
Student Food Rescue Brings Hope to the Hungry
Student Food Rescue aims to make a tangible impact on hunger in Greater Boston Becoming a Student Food Rescue volunteer made Ocean Bruinius (COM'27) feel truly a part of the BU community. Student volunteers pick up food donations from bakeries, grocers, and restaurants and deliver them to those in need through 25 community partners such as food pantries, women's transitional homes, shelters, and senior living communities.
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January 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
What if being part of BU meant feeding Boston?
Student Food Rescue volunteers like Ocean Bruinius (COM’27) help deliver donated food to 25 community partners—from food pantries to senior living communities—turning campus connection into real impact.
Student Food Rescue volunteers like Ocean Bruinius (COM’27) help deliver donated food to 25 community partners—from food pantries to senior living communities—turning campus connection into real impact.
For almost 80 years, the Framingham Heart Study has significantly influenced our understanding of heart disease. This 77-year-old study has identified key risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure, smoking, diet, and inactivity.
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The Framingham Heart Study: A Foundation for Discovery
The 77-year-old Framingham Heart Study "told us that cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, diet, sedentary lifestyle-these are the core risk factors for cardiovascular disease," says Donald Lloyd-Jones , principal investigator and chief of preventive medicine at our Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:46 PM
For almost 80 years, the Framingham Heart Study has significantly influenced our understanding of heart disease. This 77-year-old study has identified key risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure, smoking, diet, and inactivity.
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Imagine waking after a stroke and finding yourself struggling to read a sentence. That’s the reality for nearly two million Americans living with aphasia—a neurological disorder that impairs speaking, reading, and writing, but not intelligence.
Combating Neurological Language Loss | Boston University Annual Report 2025
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January 5, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Imagine waking after a stroke and finding yourself struggling to read a sentence. That’s the reality for nearly two million Americans living with aphasia—a neurological disorder that impairs speaking, reading, and writing, but not intelligence.
The top social media moment of 2025 was when BU's telescope, the Lunar Environment heliospheric X-ray Imager (LEXI), was about to land on the moon. It is part of NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, which launched from Florida on January 15. This historic event tops our annual recap.
December 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
The top social media moment of 2025 was when BU's telescope, the Lunar Environment heliospheric X-ray Imager (LEXI), was about to land on the moon. It is part of NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission 1, which launched from Florida on January 15. This historic event tops our annual recap.
It was a moment to remember! Last February, our Men’s Ice Hockey team claimed the 2025 Beanpot Trophy in a 4-1 victory against Boston College. This moment comes in at number two in our top social media moments of 2025.
December 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
It was a moment to remember! Last February, our Men’s Ice Hockey team claimed the 2025 Beanpot Trophy in a 4-1 victory against Boston College. This moment comes in at number two in our top social media moments of 2025.
Each year, the BU physics department attracts many spectators to its famous Pumpkin Drop, demonstrating gravitation and energy transition as various-sized pumpkins, filled with substances are dropped from a roof to the plaza below. This year, our recap video went viral, achieving over 13.6M views.
December 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Each year, the BU physics department attracts many spectators to its famous Pumpkin Drop, demonstrating gravitation and energy transition as various-sized pumpkins, filled with substances are dropped from a roof to the plaza below. This year, our recap video went viral, achieving over 13.6M views.
Built in 1965, Warren Towers has been a prominent building at BU and in Boston. It is now undergoing renovations! Upon completion, it will feature new plumbing and security systems, updated infrastructure, a remodeled dining hall with new equipment, and air conditioning.
December 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Built in 1965, Warren Towers has been a prominent building at BU and in Boston. It is now undergoing renovations! Upon completion, it will feature new plumbing and security systems, updated infrastructure, a remodeled dining hall with new equipment, and air conditioning.
BU alum Megan McClung (MET’06) was the first female Marine officer killed in combat during the Iraq War. Two decades later, the US Navy is honoring her by naming a class of landing ships and its first vessel, the USS McClung, after her.
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December 28, 2025 at 2:30 AM
BU alum Megan McClung (MET’06) was the first female Marine officer killed in combat during the Iraq War. Two decades later, the US Navy is honoring her by naming a class of landing ships and its first vessel, the USS McClung, after her.
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Boston University ranked sixth in our top social media moments of 2025 for being featured in LinkedIn’s inaugural list of Top Colleges for Career Success, which evaluated nearly 1,000 accredited four-year programs based on their alumni's career achievements.
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December 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Boston University ranked sixth in our top social media moments of 2025 for being featured in LinkedIn’s inaugural list of Top Colleges for Career Success, which evaluated nearly 1,000 accredited four-year programs based on their alumni's career achievements.
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She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment!
In 2025, we marked the first birthday of our BU-tiful campus comfort dog, Bean. Since her arrival on campus, Bean has brought joy to everyone she has met within the BU community. Marking our seventh top moment of the year. We love you, Bean! ❤️🐾
In 2025, we marked the first birthday of our BU-tiful campus comfort dog, Bean. Since her arrival on campus, Bean has brought joy to everyone she has met within the BU community. Marking our seventh top moment of the year. We love you, Bean! ❤️🐾
December 25, 2025 at 2:30 PM
She’s an icon, she’s a legend, and she is the moment!
In 2025, we marked the first birthday of our BU-tiful campus comfort dog, Bean. Since her arrival on campus, Bean has brought joy to everyone she has met within the BU community. Marking our seventh top moment of the year. We love you, Bean! ❤️🐾
In 2025, we marked the first birthday of our BU-tiful campus comfort dog, Bean. Since her arrival on campus, Bean has brought joy to everyone she has met within the BU community. Marking our seventh top moment of the year. We love you, Bean! ❤️🐾
At number eight in our countdown of the top social media highlights of the year was the news that six of our alumni were named in Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 lists for 2025 and the 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2024. Congratulations, Terriers!
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December 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
At number eight in our countdown of the top social media highlights of the year was the news that six of our alumni were named in Forbes Magazine’s 30 Under 30 lists for 2025 and the 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2024. Congratulations, Terriers!
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As we approach year-end, we celebrate Commencement! Ranked ninth in our social media highlights, we honor #BU2025’s graduation events. This ceremony marked several milestones, including President Gilliam's first commencement and BU's largest graduation crowd in over thirty years.
December 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
As we approach year-end, we celebrate Commencement! Ranked ninth in our social media highlights, we honor #BU2025’s graduation events. This ceremony marked several milestones, including President Gilliam's first commencement and BU's largest graduation crowd in over thirty years.
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re counting down our top 10 social media highlights that had our Terriers #ProudtoBU. Coming in at number 10 was the news that BU rose in the rankings according to ratings compiled by London’s QS and the French company Emerging.
December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re counting down our top 10 social media highlights that had our Terriers #ProudtoBU. Coming in at number 10 was the news that BU rose in the rankings according to ratings compiled by London’s QS and the French company Emerging.
This year, Boston University Government & Community Affairs and BU Athletics brought the joy of reading to six Boston Public Schools, reaching 40 classrooms across Allston-Brighton, Roxbury, and the South End, and sharing stories with over 700 kindergarten, 1st-, and 2nd-grade students.
December 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
This year, Boston University Government & Community Affairs and BU Athletics brought the joy of reading to six Boston Public Schools, reaching 40 classrooms across Allston-Brighton, Roxbury, and the South End, and sharing stories with over 700 kindergarten, 1st-, and 2nd-grade students.
At a time when people are yearning for closer community, greater inclusion, integrity, and messages of hope, we turn to powerful words from Lucy Wheelock, Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King, Jr., Howard Thurman, Barbara Jordan, and others who have helped to shape today’s Boston University.
Video: BU’s Legacy of Values, as Told Through Voices from Our Shared History
At a time when people are yearning for closer community, greater inclusion, integrity, and messages of hope, we turn to powerful words from Lucy Wheelock, Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King, Jr., Howard Thurman, Barbara Jordan, and others who have helped to shape Boston University to reflect on the values that define our legacy
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December 20, 2025 at 12:57 AM
At a time when people are yearning for closer community, greater inclusion, integrity, and messages of hope, we turn to powerful words from Lucy Wheelock, Elie Wiesel, Martin Luther King, Jr., Howard Thurman, Barbara Jordan, and others who have helped to shape today’s Boston University.
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Hear from the @bostonu.bsky.social students who attended this year's COP conference in Brazil, accompanied by Pamela Templer (CAS distinguished professor & IGS core faculty): spr.ly/63320COPqk
Terriers Reflect on Attending This Year’s United Nations Climate Conference
Four BU doctoral students traveled to Brazil for COP30
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December 18, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Hear from the @bostonu.bsky.social students who attended this year's COP conference in Brazil, accompanied by Pamela Templer (CAS distinguished professor & IGS core faculty): spr.ly/63320COPqk
In the second installment of her video series Leaders Among Us, BU President Melissa Gilliam speaks with Mike Eruzione (Wheelock’77), captain of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” gold medal–winning team, about leadership and receiving the nation’s highest civilian honor.
1980 US Olympic Hockey Team, with Four BU Players, Gets Congressional Gold Medal
In the second installment of her video series, "Leaders Among Us," BU President Melissa Gilliam speaks with Mike Eruzione (Wheelock’77), captain of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” gold medal–winning hockey team, about leadership and receiving the nation’s highest civilian honor.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:44 PM
In the second installment of her video series Leaders Among Us, BU President Melissa Gilliam speaks with Mike Eruzione (Wheelock’77), captain of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice” gold medal–winning team, about leadership and receiving the nation’s highest civilian honor.
A message from Boston University President Melissa Gilliam regarding the heartbreaking events at Brown University and Bondi Beach, Australia.
December 14, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A message from Boston University President Melissa Gilliam regarding the heartbreaking events at Brown University and Bondi Beach, Australia.
Locked in for finals 🔐 Happy last day of classes, Terriers!
📸 : Vernon Doucette
📸 : Vernon Doucette
December 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Locked in for finals 🔐 Happy last day of classes, Terriers!
📸 : Vernon Doucette
📸 : Vernon Doucette
BU Neuroscientist’s “Riveting Debut” Book Discusses “How to Change a Memory”
Steve Ramirez draws on research and his own life for insights into the science of remembering, including creating false memories.
Steve Ramirez draws on research and his own life for insights into the science of remembering, including creating false memories.
BU Neuroscientist’s “Riveting Debut” Book Discusses “How to Change a Memory”
Steve Ramirez draws on the lab and his own life for insights into the science of remembering, including false memories
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December 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
BU Neuroscientist’s “Riveting Debut” Book Discusses “How to Change a Memory”
Steve Ramirez draws on research and his own life for insights into the science of remembering, including creating false memories.
Steve Ramirez draws on research and his own life for insights into the science of remembering, including creating false memories.
Your Guide to the Best Holiday Markets Around Boston
Ring in the holidays and support local artists. More here ⬇️
Ring in the holidays and support local artists. More here ⬇️
Your Guide to the Best Holiday Markets Around Boston
Ring in the holidays and support local artists
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December 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Your Guide to the Best Holiday Markets Around Boston
Ring in the holidays and support local artists. More here ⬇️
Ring in the holidays and support local artists. More here ⬇️
Flashback Friday: A BU Christmas, 1951 Style
Santa selling Christmas stockings! Really? Well, it was probably for a good cause. These College of Practical Arts and Letters (PAL) students seem to have the holiday spirit and are willing to shell out the 35 cents.
Santa selling Christmas stockings! Really? Well, it was probably for a good cause. These College of Practical Arts and Letters (PAL) students seem to have the holiday spirit and are willing to shell out the 35 cents.
December 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Flashback Friday: A BU Christmas, 1951 Style
Santa selling Christmas stockings! Really? Well, it was probably for a good cause. These College of Practical Arts and Letters (PAL) students seem to have the holiday spirit and are willing to shell out the 35 cents.
Santa selling Christmas stockings! Really? Well, it was probably for a good cause. These College of Practical Arts and Letters (PAL) students seem to have the holiday spirit and are willing to shell out the 35 cents.
Meet the BU Career Ambassadors Helping Their Peers Find Internships
These students review résumés, host career workshops, and guide fellow students in navigating the professional world.
These students review résumés, host career workshops, and guide fellow students in navigating the professional world.
Meet the BU Career Ambassadors Helping Their Peers Find Internships
These students review résumés, host career workshops, and guide fellow students in navigating the professional world
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December 4, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Meet the BU Career Ambassadors Helping Their Peers Find Internships
These students review résumés, host career workshops, and guide fellow students in navigating the professional world.
These students review résumés, host career workshops, and guide fellow students in navigating the professional world.
Most of MBTA Green Line to Shut Down for 15 Days in December.
The B branch will shut down between North Station and Babcock Street from December 8 to 22 to allow for accelerated infrastructure projects.
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The B branch will shut down between North Station and Babcock Street from December 8 to 22 to allow for accelerated infrastructure projects.
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Most of MBTA Green Line to Shut Down for 15 Days in December
BU riders will need to take free shuttle buses as B branch will close from North Station to Babcock
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December 4, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Most of MBTA Green Line to Shut Down for 15 Days in December.
The B branch will shut down between North Station and Babcock Street from December 8 to 22 to allow for accelerated infrastructure projects.
More info ⬇️
The B branch will shut down between North Station and Babcock Street from December 8 to 22 to allow for accelerated infrastructure projects.
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Check out the latest fall 2025 Campus Climate Lab projects working to reduce waste and make @bostonu.bsky.social buildings and operations more sustainable! 🌎♻️
BU Campus Climate Lab Projects for Fall 2025 Focus on Reducing Waste, Making Campus Buildings and Operations More Sustainable
This fall, Boston University's Campus Climate Lab (CCL) awarded funding for three new and three continuing student-led projects focused on waste reduction and sustainable buildings and operations. CCL research projects promote sustainability and climate action with real-world impact by supporting BU students and faculty in developing solutions that support the University Climate Action Plan using the campus as a living laboratory.
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December 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Check out the latest fall 2025 Campus Climate Lab projects working to reduce waste and make @bostonu.bsky.social buildings and operations more sustainable! 🌎♻️