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Like Many Chinese International Students, Cecilia Kwok Hasn’t Been Home in Two Years: How Covid-19 Tavel Bans Impact International Students

December 1, 2021

photo of the BU variant sequencing team working with COVID tests and tracking the genetic lineage of the coronavirus amidst our community and identifying variants of concern such as Delta and Omicron.

PANDEMIC

Omicron Variant: “A Little Too Much Hype, Saying This Is the Next Scary Thing”

November 30, 2021

photo of the Newbury Center ceremonial ribbon-cutting in October 2020: Crystal Williams (from left), BU VP and associate provost for community and inclusion; Margaret Winslow, former Newbury College chair of trustees; Robert A. Brown, BU president; Jean Morrison, BU provost; former Newbury College trustee Ray Witkowski; and Karen Engelbourg, BU senior VP for development and alumni relations.

Giving Tuesday

BU Needs You: For Today’s Giving Tuesday, Focus Is on Providing a Vibrant Academic Experience

November 30, 2021

photo of André de Quadros, choir director and teacher of music in the BU prison education program, looking at the camera with a stoic expression. He wears black, rectangular glasses and a light blue collared shirt.

Social Justice

Human Rights Activist and Music Educator André de Quadros Recognized for Career Dedicated to Justice and the Arts

November 29, 2021

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Giving Thanks

Students Answer the Timeless Question: “What Are You Thankful For?”

November 23, 2021

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Food

10 Dorm-Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes

November 22, 2021

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND - NOVEMBER 01: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres (R) greet U.S. President Joe Biden as they arrive for day two of COP26 at SECC on November 1, 2021 in Glasgow, Scotland. 2021 sees the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Voices & Opinion

POV: Takeaways, Hopes, and Disappointments from COP26

November 22, 2021

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Friendsgiving

Your Guide to a Successful Friendsgiving

November 19, 2021

photo of two wild turkeys walking down a paved, city street.

Students

Gobble, Gobble: Wild Turkeys Star on Student-Run Instagram Page

November 19, 2021

photo collage of three international Chinese students. From left to right: Kristi Li, Shilu Wang, and Yuli Wen. Shots are all taken outside on the Bu campus.

International Student Life

These BU International Chinese Students Haven’t Been Home in Almost Two Years

November 18, 2021

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Transgender Health

How Does Testosterone Therapy Change the Voices of Transgender Men?

November 15, 2021

a composite image shows 3 different scenes, on the left a menorah being lit, in the middle a dad carrying his daughter on his shoulders to top the christmas tree, and on the right a couple lighting the candles for Kwanza

Holiday Traditions

Tell Us the One Holiday Tradition You Missed in 2020 and Hope to Resume This Year

November 15, 2021

Career advice

Eight Tips for a Successful Job Interview

November 12, 2021

photo of a person in a kendo stance, holding a long wooden stick, and wearing a navy uniform and black reflective chest protector. White triangle play button overlays image.

Club Sports

BU Kendo Association: Rookies, Vets Flock to the Sport for Its Action and Discipline

November 11, 2021

Photo of two Muslim women worshiping on prayer rugs. They kneel on the rugs that are decorated in ornate patterns.

Religion

What Does Your Faith Mean to You?

November 6, 2021

COVID ON CAMPUS

BU COVID Update: Most Coughs, Sniffles, and Sore Throats Are Other Illnesses, Not COVID

November 5, 2021

Photo of a rehearsal featuring: fEmma Permé (CAS'22) as Demetrius, Ian Aquino (COM'23) as Helena, Anoushka Thakur (CAS’23) as Hippolyta (she also plays Titania), Elizabeth Kostina (CAS'24) as Theseus, Gayane Kaligian (CAS'22) as Egeus, Carolyn (Carrie) Welter (CAS'22) as Hermia, and Ella Moran (CAS'25) as Lysander. They all wear shiny clothing, and rainbow pastel-colored curtains hang behind them.

Theatre

Back to the Stage: BU’s Shakespeare Society Puts On A Midsummer Night’s Dream

November 5, 2021

Daylight Saving

Seven Daylight Saving Memes and TikToks Everyone Can Relate To

November 5, 2021

Doug Densmore poses with arms crossed for a photo in front of a light blue wall. He wears a burgundy sweater and smiles at the camera.

STEM OUTREACH

Jump-starting Biotechnology Careers for Boston High School Students

November 4, 2021

photo of 2 brown boxes stacked in front of a nondescript apartment door. a potted indoor tree stands to the side of the door.

Holiday Safety

Here’s How to Protect Your Holiday Packages

November 3, 2021

Here’s How to Protect Your Holiday Packages