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Photo: Photo: Tom Gilmore, professor of Biology and director of the graduate program in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry, a white man with grey hair, holds onto a lifeguard floatation spear as he smiles for a photo in the FitRec pool.

FitRec

From Lab to Lifeguard Chair

July 31, 2023

Photo: David Zaslav gives a speech at a podium at Boston University's 2023 commencement, while a sea of students look on

Voices & Opinion

POV: A Lesson from BU’s 150th Commencement

May 31, 2023

Photo: A birds eye view of a large stadium filled with people. Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 21, 2023. Photo by Dave Green

Commencement 2023

50 Great Photos Capture the Joy, Drama of BU’s 150th Commencement

May 25, 2023

Collection site specialist Jessica Sandberg, a white woman wearing a surgical mask and blue gloves, guides a masked visitor through the COVID test collection process at the Rajen Kilachand Center.

University News

BU to Drop COVID Vaccine Requirement for Most Beginning This Summer

April 4, 2023

Overhead shot of the indoor track at the BU Track and Tennis Center. The shot shows bustling activity during the annual David Hemery Valentine Invitational, as runners are shown racing on the track, pole vaulters and high jumpers are on the green infield, and people spectate in the stands.

Track and Tennis Center

Video: The Mystery behind BU’s Record-Breaking Indoor Track

March 1, 2023

Photo: On the left, a glass wall of a BU building on 808 Commonwealth Ave. There are students walking on the sidewalk on the right. They are wearing winter coats, indicating it's cold outside.

LGBTQ

Boston University to Open New LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center

February 23, 2023

A photo of Stuvi II on Boston University's campus against a sunny sky background

Campus & Facilities

StuVi 2 Community Shaken by Jumping Death of Non–BU Affiliated Person

February 16, 2023

Photo: Image of ThorLabs equipment and technology with a video-player arrow overlay. On the picture itself there are black and silver equipment, cylinder and and tall. The one in the middle has a yellow light on top and it is semi transparent.

Watch Now

Video: Behind the Scenes at BU’s Photonics Center

January 25, 2023

Photo: Overhead shot of students walking and gathering in and around a large set of black and wood butterfly stairs.

Campus & Facilities

Photo Gallery: BU’s Newest Building Is a Big Hit

January 24, 2023

Tenant Jose Lopez (far left) spoke to a rally last month in opposition to his BU-owned apartment buildings in Los Angeles being sold to a private investor; the University has agreed tentatively to sell the structure and three others to a trust representing the tenants. Photo by AP/Damian Dovarganes

University News

BU Strikes Tentative Deal to Sell Four LA Apartment Buildings, Keeping Tenants in Their Homes

January 13, 2023

Photo: The Ribbon cutting to officially open the Center for Computing and Data Science Dec 8. From left are Associate Provost for Computing and Data Sciences Azer Bestavros, CAS dean Stan Sclaroff, Boston City Mayor Michelle Wu, President Robert A Brown, Board of Trustees chair Ahmass Fakahany (Questrom’79), Provost Jean Morisson, and Boston city councilor Kenzie Bok. They all stand with scissors in hand looking down as a cut blue ribbon floats to the ground.

University News

BU Unveils Dramatic, Fossil Fuel–Free Center for Computing & Data Sciences

December 8, 2022

Photo: Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences is shown as part of the nighttime Boston Skyline. Buildings are lit and a reflection of the city is shown on the river in front of everything.

Center for Computing & Data Science

A New Landmark for Boston University, a Dramatic Addition to Boston’s Skyline

December 6, 2022

Image: Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences is depicted in collage format with different photos and textures of greenery and blue boxes on a pale, lime green background.

Science & Technology

No Gas. No Fuels. No Emissions. BU’s Greenest Building Ever

December 6, 2022

Photo: Center for Computing & Data Sciences at sundown Nov 16. A large, alternating bookcase-like structure is shown during a blue and red sunset. Structure is covered in reflective glass and reflects the street next to it.A green "Commonwealth Ave" street sign is shown prominently at the base of the building.

Photography

An Iconic Building Rises: Photo Gallery Traces Construction of BU’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences

December 6, 2022

11/3/21 -- Boston, Massachusetts Hard hat tour of the Center for Computing & Data Sciences construction site on Nov. 3, 2021. Photo by Conor Doherty for Boston University Photography

Campus & Facilities

Iconic or Ugly? Architects of BU’s Data Science Building Explain Their Design

December 6, 2022

Photo: Covered in signatures, the final beam is put into place during the Topping Off ceremony at the Data Sciences Building September 30. The Marine flag and the American flag hang off the beam as two hard hat workers help lead it into place.

Poetry

BU Poet Karl Kirchwey Reflects on the Center for Computing & Data Sciences Building

December 5, 2022

Roubing Liao (CGS’22, CAS’24) stands on Nickerson Field in front of the three residential towers comprising West Campus—Rich, Sleeper, and Claflin Halls, named for BU’s founders: Isaac Rich, Jacob Sleeper, and Lee Claflin.

Campus Life

A Video Tour of West Campus

October 8, 2022

A photo of the CCDS on Boston University's campus. “There are approximately 300, sometimes 320 construction workers there every day,” says Sonia Richards, associate vice president for planning, design, and construction, about the new Center for Computing & Data Sciences. “We have started to move furniture into the building, and are getting ready for folks to start using it in the next academic semester.” Photo by Janice Checchio

Campus & Facilities

A Busy, and Challenging, Construction Season for BU

October 4, 2022

Image of a group of students crossing the large intersection across from the Howard Thurman Center. Students walk in both directions. A trolley car from the T's is seen behind the crowd. Green line.

Campus Life

Video: Navigating Comm Ave

September 14, 2022

Screenshot of the scene of the package explosion at Northeastern. The scene is tinted blue form police cars and emergency vehicles blocking the street as officials work on the scene.

Safety

New Twists in Northeastern Package Incident

September 14, 2022

New Twists in Northeastern Package Incident