‘There will never be another Dean McKnight.’ CGS dean, colleagues reflect on past 13 years

By Brian Chan, Business & Science Editor • May 5, 2026

When Natalie McKnight first became a professor at Boston University’s College of General Studies in 1990, she was only intending to be an emergency replacement for one semester.  “Thirty-six years...

Campus Crime Logs: March 30-April 4

By Charlie Johnson • April 7, 2025

This week's crime logs include destruction of property, theft and a disorderly person.

Students frustrated after BU housing lottery yields unexpected results

By Maya Mitchell • April 23, 2023

Boston University's housing lottery left many students frustrated due to the unexpectedly low housing availability.

BUPD responds to hoax shooting at spots on campus

By Sydney Topf • April 11, 2023

Boston University Police responded to several false active shooter calls at two locations on campus Sunday evening.

BU HUB courses to become eligible for Pass/Fail credit beginning next semester

By Ruihan Yang • April 6, 2023

BU announced on March 30 that students will now be able to receive BU HUB credit even if they declare Pass/Fail for a HUB course, effective Fall 2023.

Complaints on students smoking outside of BU’s Questrom School of Business

By Akua Devall • March 20, 2023

Non-smoking signs located on the office windows of the building's first floor, however students have continued to use cigarettes and other smoking materials outside BU Questrom.

Increase in new on-campus residents results in irregular housing assignments for new students

By Matthew Eadie • January 23, 2023

Nearly 100 incoming students have been temporarily assigned in Hotel Commonwealth while others were assigned to 33 Harry Agganis Way despite BU Housing's policy.

StuGov Hears End-of-Semester Updates, Committees Share Upcoming Plans

By Anna Vidergar • December 6, 2022

BU StuGov heard committee, cabinet, executive board and budget updates in its final meeting of the semester Monday night.

Candlelight Vigil for the women of Iran held at Marsh Plaza

By Talia Lissauer • October 2, 2022

The Persian Student Association at Boston University held a candlelight vigil for 22-year-old Mahsa Amini and the women of Iran at Marsh Plaza on Sept. 29.

Shu Da Xia Hotpot opened after delayed construction due to COVID-19

By Xiaoya Shao • September 25, 2022

Shu Da Xia Hotpot located at 580 Commonwealth Avenue in operation after prolonged construction due to COVID-19.

Fight to BU wins StuGov elections

By Anna Vidergar • April 5, 2022

Meanwhile, every At-Large party obtained about 20% of the votes, subsequently receiving 2 Senate seats each.

PREVIEW: Slates and parties running for Student Government election

By Anna Vidergar • March 16, 2022

Fight to BU and Be You are running for Executive Board, while five parties are running for eight At-Large party seats.