Must-follow social media accounts at BU

by Tom Honsinger, Dean of Students Marketing and Strategic Communications Assistant

Who knew Boston University could say so much in fewer than 140 characters? Social media, specifically Twitter, is a main way for offices and groups at BU to get information out, so make sure to follow these accounts:

Boston University @BU_Tweets The official Twitter account of BU
Activities Info @theGSU Info about what’s going on at BU from the Mavens’ Desk on the second floor of the GSU
Dean Elmore @DeanElmore Tweets from the Dean of Students
Mugar Library @MugarLib Information about the libraries
BU FYI Blog @BU_FYI (Our account, of course) Get the inside scoop about BU
BU Police Department @BUPolice 24-hour police coverage and crime prevention strategies
BU Housing @BU_Housing Info about on-campus housing
BU Abroad @BUabroad Tweets about BU abroad students and BU’s place in the world
BU Student Health @BUStudentHealth Tweets with tips on how to stay healthy at BU
BU Shuttle @BUShuttle Provides updates about the BUS, specifically delays
BU Student Activities @saoBU Tweets about what’s happening with the student groups on campus
BU FitRec Center @FitRec Information about staying healthy on your own and at FitRec
BU Central @bucentral Tweets about events at BU’s premiere late night entertainment venue
BU Dining Services @BUDiningService A very active account posting about all things related to on-campus dining
BU Athletics @BUAthletics Tweets about your favorite Terrier teams
BU CCD @BU_CCD Information about career-related topics
BU ERC @BUERC Information about how to do your best academically