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Residence Life

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University News

University, RA Union Agree to 3-Year Contract, with Vote Pending

September 18, 2024

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Student Life

Video: New Terriers Asked Questions on Instagram. We Answered.

September 6, 2024

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University News

BU to Suspend Free Room and Meals for Striking Student RAs

September 5, 2024

Image: A collage image of BU's RA strike during Move-in. The top photo has two RA's handing out leaflets to people on the BU Beach. The bottom photo are a group of RA's standing on Marsh Plaza getting ready to march.

University News

BU RAs Begin Strike as Move-In Winds Down

August 31, 2024

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University News

Boston University Removes the Myles Standish Name from Dorm

May 23, 2024

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Campus Life

A Video Tour of Myles Standish Hall

April 30, 2024

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Campus Life

A Video Tour of StuVi I and StuVi II

April 24, 2024

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University News

BU RAs Authorize Four-Day Strike over Contract Negotiations

April 11, 2024

Photo: Danielle Vella, a white woman with long curly hair wearing a taupe long sleeve top, the RA at Sleeper Hall talks with a student

WATCH NOW

For This RA, Her Job Is a Chance to Make Her Mark on the World

March 4, 2024

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University News

BU to Conduct Student Climate Survey on Sexual Misconduct

February 16, 2024

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Campus & Facilities

For BU Custodian Victor Cabral, “This Job Is Never Done”

February 2, 2024

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Watch Now

Video: Terriers Give Thanks to Favorite BU Staffers

November 17, 2023

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Campus & Facilities

Meet the Team That Keeps BU Cool during the Hot Summer Months

August 17, 2023

Photos: Students are shown moving in to West Campus dorms dorms on Boston University's Campus. Various students and people push large blue carts filled with various items and suitcases.

Move-in 2023

Move-in 2023: What You Need to Know

August 16, 2023

Photo: Sarah Rho (left) and Sarah Kirk poses back to back with arms crossed. Each holds their back foot against the other as the look towards the camera. The both stand in front of a large, brick, tower-style dorm residence.

Campus Life

Video: A Tour of The Towers

April 3, 2023

2/8/23 -- Boston, MassachusettsBaiden Wright (CAS’23) an RA at Myles Standish Hall takes tot he mic during a rally in the GSU Plaza for the unionization of Residence Assistance Feb 8. The group is unionizing for, among other things, dining plans for all, guaranteed medical leave, mental health care, stipends for RAs and housing security.Photo by Cydney Scott for Boston University Photography

University News

BU’s Resident Assistants Move to Unionize, Ask for Stipend, Support

February 8, 2023

Photo: Sophia Delia (ENG’23) (left) and Rohin Bajaj (ENG’25) are caught mid-jump in front of a red, brick brownstone building. A young white woman and a tan young man both jump and laugh on the sidewalk in front of a brownstone. Both wear puffy winter jackets.

Watch Now

Video: Inside Two Bay State Road Brownstones

November 30, 2022

Residence Life

7 Ways To Stay Engaged With Your Residence Hall

October 12, 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

Photo of students moving back to BU's campus . A blurry overhead action shot shows students moving a large yellow cart and bed supplies as they move into a dorm building.

Move-in

Move-in 2022: What You Need to Know

August 23, 2022

Move-in 2022: What You Need to Know