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Academics
11/6/18 – Boston, Massachusetts BUTV News anchors Nick McCool (COM’20, CAS’20) left, and Josee Matela (COM’20, CAS’20) during a run-through of their election night coverage in Studio West at COM November 6, 2018. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Sargent grad students Grace Hartl (SAR’21) and Tanisha Catule (SAR’21) laugh while working on making a 3-D printed product in the Tinker lab on Monday, November 27, 2018. OT and ENG students collaborated on a series of 3-D printed projects that will produce small items that a person with a disability might find beneficial to use to enhance their occupational performance. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
10/24/17 – Boston, Massachusetts. Arnelle Kodjo (SAR’20) plays the role of patient while Varshini Balasubramanian (SAR’20) performs a range-of-motion assessment in a physical therapy class examining the elbow October 24, 2017. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
2/12/2019 – Boston, Massachusetts. CAS stock photography. CAS BB 522 A1: Molecular Biology Laboratory with Professor Thomas Gilmore. Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography
1/31/19 – Boston, Massachusetts Maryville Raymond (ENG’19) and Kyle Krenzel (ENG’19) in ENG Professor Roberto Tron’s Intro to Robotics class in which students will build and program simple robots. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
5/31/18 – Boston, Massachusetts Kevin Alana (SAR’19) studies MRIs and X-rays on his laptop during Professor Diane Heinlein’s course Diagnostic Procedures for Rehabilitation Professionals at SAR May 31, 2018. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Dennis Ou (MET’13) studies for the MCAT exam at Mugar Library. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
Students at Mugar Library finish papers and prepare for their last exams. Photo by Dana J. Quigley
BU School of Public Health Dean Sandro Galea participates in the Mid-Career Faculty Leadership Program: Challenges and Opportunities in Academic Health Sciences. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi
Rob Carter (COM’17) center, and Zoe Mitchell (COM’17), right, co-host the first live broadcast of WTBU News Brunch on Feb 14, 2016. Students from Anne Donohue’s COM Radio Station Practicum produce the show. Photo by Cydney Scott
Jean Michel (CAS’25) participates in an Introduction to Painting class on June 27, 2023. Photo by Chris McIntosh for Boston University
Various images from the School of Law
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Athletics
The Men’s Crew team practices on Thursday, October 15, 2015
Photo By Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
2/28/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
The Synchronized Swim team practices at Fit Rec onTuesday, February 27, 2018.
Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
2/13/19 — Boston, Massachusetts
The Women’s ice hockey team reacts to defeating Harvard at the 41st Women’s Beanpot Tournament, their first Beanpot championship since becoming a varsity team, in 2005.
Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Satchel Cortet (CAS’20) celebrates his 42nd-minute goal which helped secure BU’s 2-1 victory over American University in the Patriot League opener Sept. 22, 2018 at Nickerson Field. Photo by Maddie Malhotra (COM’19)
The Men’s Lacrosse team practices at Nickerson Field on Friday afternoon. Tilt shift photo by Jacob Chang-Rascle (COM’22)
6/20/14 — Boston, Massachusetts. Ava Mack (CAS’17) who plays the flute, finds a marching band uniform that fits just right on June 20, 2014 in the BU band building. Select members of the BU band along with chosen players form area schools, will be making a cameo appearance in the upcoming Whitey Bulger biopic “Black Mass.” Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
2/12/19 — Boston, Massachusetts
BU Terrier fans celebrate a first period goal by Reagan Rust (CAS’20) in the Women’s Beanpot Championship game at the Bright-Landry Hockey Center on Feb. 12, 2019.
Photo by Andy Costello for Boston University Photography
2/3/15 — Boston, MAConor McCarron (ENG’14) holding a sign, in the Dog Pound during the BU men’s 4-3 double overtime Beanpot victory against Harvard at TD Garden February 3, 2105.Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University
Aravind Sridhar (ENG ’17) enjoys a patch of sunlight on Nickerson Field as he kicks around a soccer ball on June 2, 2017. Photo by Maddie Malhotra (COM ’19)
2/6/17 – Boston, MassachusettsBU Terriers from left, Jakob Forsbacka Karlsson (Questrom’19), Patrick Curry (CGS’18), and Doyle Somerby (CGS’15, COM’17) celebrate Forsbacka Karlsson’s first period goal against Boston College during the first round of the Beanpot tournament at the TD Garden on Feb. 6, 2017.Photo by Andy Costello for Boston University Photography
11/7/15 — Boston, Massachusetts The team celebrates their win over American University in the Final Patriot League tournament game. BU defeated the Eagles 2-1 to take the title of PL champs. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Students shoot hoops at Fit Rec on Friday, January 15, 2016. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
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Boston
November 3, 2017 – Boston, Massachusetts. Stock photography. Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography
5/23/18 – Cambridge, Massachusetts. The Women’s Lightweight Rowing team hits the Charles River May 23, 2018. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
BU students on the steps of the Boston Public Library. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
October 19, 2016 – Boston, Massachusetts. Boston University Charles River Campus. Photographed by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/23/18 – Cambridge, Massachusetts. A member of the Men’s Rowing team hits the Charles River May 23, 2018. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Students walk along and across Commonwealth Ave during the first week of classes of the fall 2023 semester on September 7, 2023. Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography.
View of the new CDS building at night from Commonwealth Ave on October 9, 2022. Photo by Bob O’Connor for Boston University Photography
Aerial view of Boston University’s main campus including the new CDS building on Commonwealth Ave along with the Charles River and downtown Boston on Oct 20, 2022. Photo by Above Summit for Boston University Photography
Students walk on the bridge over the Mass Pike along Commonwealth Ave on a beautiful fall day on Nov. 2, 2022. Photo by Jake Belcher for Boston University Photography
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Campus Life
11/7/2018 – Boston, Massachusetts. Fall campus stock photography. Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography
3/30/19 – Boston, Massachusetts. The BU Hindu Students Council welcomed students and the public for a Holi 2019 celebration on Cummington Mall. Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography
March 5-12, 2017 – Boston, Massachusetts. Dancers perform at Callejon de Hamel (Hamel’s Alley). 2017 Alternative Spring Break in Havana, Cuba. Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University.
Professor Yo-El Cassell teaches a movement class on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
November 2, 2016 – Boston, Massachusetts. Boston University Charles River Campus. Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography
9/13/17 – Boston, Massachusetts. Natalie Wong (Questrom’18), left, and Apryl Shu (COM’19) relax on Wong’s hammock on the BU Beach September 13, 2017. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Bryan Yang (SMG’13) tries to guess lantern riddles during BUCSSA’s Chinese New Year celebration at GSU on Friday, February 14, 2014. Photo by Jacke Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
Students come and go from class outside Alfred L. Morse Auditorium in the morning. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
1/27/15 – Boston, Massachusetts. Snow scenes on campus on January 27, 2015. BU students participate in a large snowball fight during a snow storm. Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
Flowers bloom outside of Questrom, April 29, 2015. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
A crowd watches as pumpkins drop from the roof of Metcalf Science Center on Friday, October 30, 2015, during the annual physics department pumpkin drop. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
9/5/16 – Boston, Massachusetts. This year’s Matriculation ceremony—the official welcoming event for the 3,566 members of the Class of 2020—at Agganis Arena, preceded by a procession up Commonwealth Avenue by members of the freshman class. Photo by Michael D. Spencer for Boston University Photography
October 17, 2016 – Boston, Massachusetts. Campus stock photography. Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography
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Commencement
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts. Aerial view of the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019. Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts. 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019. Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts. 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019. Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts. 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019. Photo by Chris McIntosh for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts. 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019. Photo by Chris McIntosh for Boston University Photography
Students applaud during the 2023 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 21, 2023. Photo by Jake Belcher for Boston University Photography
Confetti flies over BU graduates at the end of the 2023 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 21, 2023. Photo by Jake Belcher for Boston University Photography
Families and guests fill the stands of Nickerson Field for the 2023 Boston University Commencement on May 21, 2023. Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
Graduates cheer while their schools are recognized during the presentation of candidates near the end of the 2023 Boston University Commencement ceremony on Nickerson Field on May 21, 2023. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
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Research
11/14/18 – Boston, Massachusetts. Robert Davey at right, with Patrick Keiser, senior research technician, in a NEIDL simulator lab. Davey, a new faculty member at NEIDL, has an upcoming study that shows derivatives of a malaria antiviral drug are very effective in treating Ebola infection. They were photographed in a simulator lab at NEIDL on November 14, 2018. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Ji-Xin Cheng, a world leader in optics and photonics, and graduate student Lu Lan pose for photo on September 7, 2018. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
PhD candidate Whitney Manhart (CAMED’20) and Research Technician Jennifer Pacheco pose for a photo at NEIDL on August 24, 2018. They are working with Dr. Elke Muhlberger on LLOV, a filovirus related to Ebola. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
Michael Albro looks at tissue samples in his lab on July 5, 2018. His research is in engineered tissue and a new method his lab used to grow better cartilage. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
8/3/17 – Boston, Massachusetts. Danny Truong (left), a senior at British International School of Boston, and Brandon Hector, a senior at Boston Latin School, participate in Youth to Health Care program at BUSM on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. The program brings high-achieving high school students in for a combination of classes and hands-on experiences. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
Alex Adrian (CGS’19) takes a sample from the Charles River on Thursday, January 26, 2017. A CGS professor is working with undergrads to monitor effects of ambient antibiotics from people and animals on water and environment. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
1/21/16 – Boston, Massachusetts. Researcher Cara Stepp, at center, and her two students, Carolyn Michener (SAR’16), at left, and Kate Girouard (ENG’17), in the Stepp Lab on January 21, 2016. Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography
Details of a lab at BU’s Center for Regenerative Medicine. Photo by Dan Watkins for Boston University Photography
Krishna Singh (CAS’18) checks the liquid in a test tube as her lab partner Natalya Shelchkova (CAS’18) looks on during a chemistry lab on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
James Bird, mechanical engineering assistant professor, who researches fluid dynamics, is working on creating surfaces that will shorten the contact time of droplets on surfaces. It has implications, for example, for the airline industry, which doesn’t want water freezing on planes. Photo by Mike Spencer
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