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The official Bluesky of Boston University's Alumni Association. News, events & stories about the 350,000+ #BUalumni around the world.

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On December 2, BU students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff came together to give back and celebrate what makes them #ProudToBU. Thank you to all of the donors who helped make this year’s #GivingTuesday a success!❤️🐾
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December 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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Just hours after Marnie Jones (COM’96) said her final goodbyes to her father, she received a remarkable sign: an email from the BU Alumni Help Desk with the news that her class ring—a gift from her parents, lost for 30 years—had been found.

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Marnie Jones (COM’96) and her long-lost BU class ring.
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We’ve already raised over $200,000! Thank you to everyone who has participated in this year’s #BUGivingTuesday. Every dollar makes a difference! Haven’t made your gift yet? It’s not too late!

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December 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Way to go, Terriers! We just hit 500 unique donors for #GivingTuesday! Let's keep the momentum going!

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December 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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We're on a roll now! Thanks to your generosity, we've already raised $100k to support our students. Let's keep the #GivingTuesday spirit coming!

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Giving Tuesday $100k update
December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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What is #GivingTuesday? Every year, Terriers come together to participate in a day of global philanthropy and give back to BU. From research to scholarships and student life, your generosity has direct impacts on Comm Ave and beyond!

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Neuroscience major Agasthya Kamath (CAS’28) (left), who conducted research with Laura Lowery, a Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine associate professor of hematology and medical oncology, in summer 2025, presents his work at the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) Symposium October 17. UROP is one of many funds BU is highlighting on Giving Tuesday. Photo by Morgan Danna
December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Happy #GivingTuesday, Terriers! Today is a global day of giving back, and we’re calling on you to support whatever matters the most to you at BU. From scholarships to UROP, your generosity helps push Boston University forward.

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A photo of BU's central campus accompanied by the #GivingTuesday logo.
December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Today, we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving—a holiday that dates back to 1621. But how did it become synonymous with turkey and football? BU Today sat down with master lecturer of archeology and gastronomy, Karen Metheny, to find out!

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Little is known about what was served at the first Thanksgiving meal in 1621, except that it included fowl and venison. Maize, squashes and gourds, root vegetables, and berries would also have been served. Photo via Getty Images/GraphicaArtis
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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What are Terriers thankful for? 🦃 BU Today asked students and community members to dial in and share heartfelt, funny, and unexpected moments of gratitude ahead of this year’s holiday ☎️

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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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November 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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From scholarships to student clubs & orgs, your generosity helps empower students to follow their passion, explore the arts, and engage in cutting-edge research. Join us on December 2 for #GivingTuesday and make an impact at BU.

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Two BU students working in a lab, framed by a 3D printer, with a Boston University Giving Tuesday logo in the bottom right corner.
November 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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A BU Beach day in November? Absolutely 🍁
A BU student studying on an Adirondack chair on the BU Beach underneath a tree in vibrant orange fall foliage.
November 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Six BU researchers have been named the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program award winners! The awards recognize researchers with the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education 🙌

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BU’s latest NSF CAREER award winners are (clockwise, from top left) Nathan Klein, Sabrina Neuman, Kayhan Batmanghelich, Vasiliki Kalavri, Eshed Ohn-Bar, and Kira Goldner. Photos by Jackie Ricciardi, Cydney Scott, and Dana J. Quigley
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Mark your calendars, Terriers! Boston University is celebrating #GivingTuesday on December 2. Join us in supporting vibrant student experiences, advancing life-changing research, and creating diverse communities for all Terriers.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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By the time Joy Huber (MET'18) was diagnosed with stage 4 lymphoma in 2010, it had spread to her bones and major organs. Over 15 years later, she shares her story of survival, hope, and happiness, crediting science and research with saving her life.

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A collage of photographs from cancer survivor Joy Huber's (MET'18) life since her 2010 diagnosis of stage 4 lymphoma.
November 19, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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A BUtiful autumn view from across the Charles 🍁

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A view of BU's campus, framed by bright orange fall foliage, as seen from across the Charles River. Photo credit: bandj_photography via Instagram
November 18, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Across the street from Agganis Arena lives an invaluable resource. Inside, the BU Food Pantry—run by BU Student Wellbeing—is stocked with canned veggies, cereal, pasta, and more, fully prepared to feed any BU student facing food insecurity.

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Kaylin Torres (Sargent’26) filling student orders at the BU Food Pantry at 930 Commonwealth Ave.
November 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The transition from active service back to civilian life can be a challenge, especially for women. The Women Veterans Network (WoVeN), created by BU professor Tara Galovski, helps women veterans find community, healing, and a sense of belonging.

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WoVeN is a unique social network of women veterans created by a BU psychiatry professor, meant to foster connections and build relationships. Photo courtesy of Tara Galovski
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Nine Terrier athletes launched a Boston chapter of Run Your City, offering free K–8 practices at BU’s Track & Tennis Center. The student-run nonprofit fosters community through running, regardless of skill, gender, or financial background 🏃

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BU track and field and cross country student-athletes coach and mentor local students at RYC Boston practices
November 6, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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No student should have to worry about their next meal. The BU Food Pantry offers students free food and resources when they need it most. For as little as $25, you can help feed a BU student for an entire week. Support the BU Food Pantry today ➡️ spr.ly/633257MSAv
Boston University Food Pantry logo above a graphic of various grocery items
November 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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A BU engineering team is working on a better battery technology they say could charge faster and last longer—and they just won a BU Ignition Award to help take the tech from the lab to your phone or car 🔋

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The Ignition Awards highlight “BU’s role as a growing innovation hub,” says Melinda Shockley, BU’s executive director of faculty entrepreneurship. Photo by Above Summit for Boston University Photography
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Naomi Caselli (Wheelock'09, GRS'10), associate professor of Deaf education and director of BU's Deaf Center, is building a hub for researchers, educators, and creators to promote sign language, Deaf culture, and accessibility for Deaf children.

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November 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Bay State stuns in gold 🍁

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Bay State Road in fall colors. Photo by Nishchitha Silva
October 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Megan Burke never planned to coach. As a kinesiology major, she figured her career would lead elsewhere, but the BU Women's Soccer head coach is shaping the team with a reputation for confidence, competitiveness, and care for her players ⚽

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“It’s everything I always dreamed of once I started coaching,” the head coach of BU women’s soccer, Megan Burke, says.
October 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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Meet Toni Pepe (MET'11), BU's Chair of Photography and Associate Professor of Art, and an artist-in-residence at the Boston Public Library's Special Collections! Her work focuses on the material life of photos and clippings that document women in the media.

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October 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM