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Students gather at Marsh Plaza to mourn the Palestinians who lost their lives in the Israel-Hamas War. The vigil was held on Wednesday and was hosted by several Boston University groups including the BU Palestine Student Association.

Vigil held in Marsh Plaza in honor of Palestine

By Mariano Fuentes October 9, 2025

Boston University's Marsh Plaza transformed into a vigil honoring the Palestinian lives lost in the Israel-Hamas War Wednesday. The gathering included prayers, speeches and an open mic for attendees...

The first floor of the Boston University College of Communications wall adorned with photos by alumni. COM recently introduced Branded Content, a 4+1 accelerated master's program for students interested in combining aspects from the majors advertising, public relations and film and television.

BU introduces new COM major for next fall: Branded Content

By Daniela Ginsburg October 9, 2025

In Fall 2026, Boston University’s College of Communication is introducing Branded Content, a five-year accelerated master's program incorporating elements of advertising, public relations and film and...

An article from BU’s School of Public Health about Professor Prasad Patil. Professor Patil was a guest on Jeopardy for two episodes and won over $35,000.

BU professor wins lifetime goal: first place in ‘Jeopardy!’

By Nolan O’Keefe October 8, 2025

For Boston University professor Prasad Patil, well versed in all things trivia, his “Jeopardy!” training consisted of improving his reaction time — it’s all about who gets to the buzzer first. Patil,...

“Choose to Reuse” bin in the George Sherman Union at Boston University. The initiative was launched in early 2023, where students are given reusable to-go containers, which are placed in the bin after use.

‘Choose to Reuse’ continues toward sustainability efforts despite removing return bins

By Aarna Bhammar October 8, 2025

Boston University’s “Choose to Reuse” program, a reusable to-go container system, eliminated three return bin locations on campus.  The closures of Bay State Underground, Late Nite at West...

The corner of Ashford Street and Pratt Street in Allston. The two streets are home to many of Boston University’s fraternity houses.

Life on ‘Frat row’: Fraternities, residents attempt to make peace despite varying lifestyles

By Olivia Ruzic October 8, 2025

Allston residents living in the midst of Boston University's “Frat Row” have learned to coexist amongst the empty beer bottles and raucous parties of the University’s fraternities.  BU has...

Boston University Student Government President Matthew Feliciano delivers the president’s address. The fourth meeting of the year was held Monday night, and the main topic of discussion was led by guest speaker Harvey Young, dean of the College of Fine Arts, on the future of arts at BU.

StuGov discusses new art initiatives, passes SR03 Proxy Rule Amendment

By Jia Suyal October 8, 2025

The Boston University Student Government Senate passed a proxy amendment, discussed the future of arts at BU and pushed for community-based uses of StuGov funds at their fourth meeting this school year...

Boston University's “About the Provost” page, featuring Gloria Waters. Waters is resigning from her position as University provost and chief academic officer.

Gloria Waters to step down from provost role at end of the year

By Cornelia Nisbet October 7, 2025

Boston University Provost Gloria Waters will step down from her role at the end of the 2025-26 academic year and return to BU faculty, BU President Melissa Gilliam announced in a Sept. 30 letter to faculty. Waters...

BU Students for Israel, Hillel, Center for Jewish Studies host vigil, commemorative display to honor lives lost on Oct. 7

By Daniela Ginsburg October 7, 2025

Boston University Students for Israel, BU Hillel and BU’s Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies held a vigil Monday and an all-day display today to commemorate two years since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas...

Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs included a false bomb threat at Mugar Memorial Library and a theft at Warren Towers.

Campus Crime Logs: Sept. 28-Oct. 4

By Delaney Single October 6, 2025

The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Sept. 28 to Oct. 4. Defacing of property at 32 Harry Agganis Way Between 10:23 p.m. on Sept....

A Boston University Medical Campus Shuttle bus. A pedestrian was struck and killed by a BU bus near the medical campus Monday morning.

BREAKING: Pedestrian killed by BU Shuttle bus on medical campus

By Sam Brink October 6, 2025

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Boston University Shuttle bus in Boston’s South End neighborhood Monday morning, according to Boston Police Department. Around 7:58 a.m., BPD responded...

The John F. Kennedy Federal Building located in Boston. The federal government shutdown will likely not affect Boston University students unless they need to interact with a federal agency.

What to know about the federal government shutdown’s impact on BU

By Avery Fox October 2, 2025

The federal government shut down Wednesday after Congress failed to reach an agreement on a budget dispute over healthcare coverage before the end of the fiscal year.  As a result, the federal...

The current main building for The Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies located on Bay State Road. Construction for a new Pardee building was delayed indefinitely from its original start date of May 2026.

New Pardee building construction halted

By Cooper Formica October 2, 2025

The construction on the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies' timber tower is delayed indefinitely from its original start date of May 2026.  Scott Taylor, dean of Pardee, wrote in an email...

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