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Alumni Spotlight
Do you want to share your story with the CGS community? Email cgscomm@bu.edu to be featured in our alumni spotlight on the CGS website and social media accounts. Check out more news about CGS alumni here.
Collegian
Monica Larner (’90, COM’92) becoming the Indiana Jones of Italian wine. Marcus Wachira (’22, ENG’24) self-publishing a novel as a student. Associate Professor Joshua Pederson teaching a class on how to give wisely. Stay up-to-date on the latest news with Collegian, the CGS alumni magazine.
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Opening Doors
Erica Mosca was the first in her family to graduate college. Now, she’s committed to helping others follow in her footsteps, running a nonprofit that empowers first-generation students to get into college.
Fulfilling a Dream
For Onyemaechi Onyekwu, the College of General Studies was one step on the path toward fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming a certified midwife and helping women and families in need.
The Power of Authenticity
Nancy Katz is a career coach & trainer, entrepreneur, authenticity advocate, and CGS alumna. On Feb. 18, she spoke to CGS students about navigating college to career, happiness, and well-being.
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Alumni Resources
Alumni Association
The BU Alumni Association exists to keep every one of you connected to one another and to BU for the rest of your life. Learn more about what your BUAA membership means.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Boston University College of General Studies recognizes alumni who have brought honor to their alma mater through outstanding achievement and service.
Upcoming Events
The College of General Studies welcomes all CGS alumni to its lectures and events, including the Poetry Reading Series, the Stanley P. Stone Distinguished Lecture Series, interdisciplinary conferences and institutes, and the events we co-sponsor with campus partners. Visit Boston University Alumni Association and make sure your contact info is updated to learn about upcoming events. Be sure to check out the BU Alumni Associations’ events as well.
Events coming soon!
Dean's Advisory Board
The Dean’s Advisory Board guides the leadership of CGS on policy, strategy, and planning. See who currently sits on the board.
Alumni Benefits
Alumni benefits—access to BU games, classes, networking events, and perks—continue long after you leave Boston University.
Career Tools
Access career development resources, professional development webinars, continuing education, and an alumni app to help you connect with fellow Terriers.
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Drop us a line to let the CGS alumni community what you’ve been up to. Submit a note to appear in an upcoming version of Collegian, the CGS alumni magazine.
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