The Newbury Center opened its doors in January 2021 with the goal of fostering the holistic success of first-generation students at Boston University—students we refer to as “Terrier F1RSTS.” We aim to become a highly visible, transformative unit of the University, offering programming and services designed to ensure that first-generation students experience the same sense of well-being, belonging, self-efficacy, and academic accomplishment as their continuing-generation peers. The center is primarily funded by an endowment established with funds received from Newbury College, a private liberal arts college that served many first-generation students in nearby Brookline before closing its doors in 2019.
Specific initiatives include:
Part of fostering the first-generation student is providing them resources to help them succeed.
What is a first-generation undergrad student? A student in the first generation of their family to go to college (i.e., a student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn bachelor’s degrees, although elder siblings and cousins may be attending college already or have earned four-year degrees). What is a first-generation graduate/professional student? A student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did […]
“I'm Excited to Embark on This Journey We Call Life.” - Yadira Cabrera, COM’24 Yadira Cabrera, a College of Communication PR program graduate as of this spring, reflected on her experience as a first-generation college student, the importance of family in her life, and growing into herself at Boston University. Read More.
First-Generation Graduation Pinning Ceremony 2024 Graduation is always a reason to celebrate, but it’s an especially proud occasion for first-generation students. Before Commencement each May, we hold a pinning ceremony to celebrate BU’s first-gen graduates. Each student participating in the ceremony invites a guest—a family member or other supporter—who will have the honor of “pinning” […]
The Newbury Center, alongside The Gastronomy Program, hosted an interactive cooking demonstration and communal lunch designed especially for Terrier F1RSTS to learn practical cooking skills and discover affordable meal ideas that cater to their tastes. Read the feature in the link down below! Read the feature here!
The 3rd Annual Issue of Elevate Magazine was launched on Thursday, March 28th 2024. This year's theme was Gratitude, where we invited our first-gen students, and for the first time, our first-gen faculty and staff to share about what they were/are grateful for in their time as first-gen students. Check out the online version […]
Join us in celebrating all Graduate and Professional Students (especially our Terrier F1RSTS!) all week! Who is a first-generation graduate or professional student? A graduate or professional student whose parents/guardians/caregivers did not earn a master’s, doctorate, or professional degree, such as a JD, MD, or MA. GPSAW 2024 Events First-Gen Graduate & Professional Student […]
Boston University's Spring Induction Ceremony for the Gamma Iota Chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha National Honor Society took place on Thursday, April 11th, 2024. We welcome these inductees to the Boston University Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society: Faculty, Staff, and Alumni Inductees Graduate and Professional Student Inductees Undergraduate Student Inductees […]
Come to our ELEVATE Magazine Launch Party to celebrate this year's publication by our very own Terrier F1RSTS! Join us for the surprise cover reveal and hear from some of the contributors to our 3rd Volume who will share words about their contribution. Dinner will be served, so please be sure to register in advance. […]