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EmpowerBU slate members (left to right) Alara Baran, Natalie Reilly, Suraj Nellore and Bryce Thompson. EmpowerBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on building a stronger campus through fostering community and representation. COURTESY OF JANELLE RAMOS/EMPOWERBU

‘A conduit for change’: StuGov slate EmpowerBU strives to adapt, include, mobilize

Austin Kittrell March 26, 2025

Suraj Nellore moved around a lot growing up — from the United Kingdom to France, India and Australia — and constantly found himself in a new place, not knowing anyone.  “I didn’t necessarily...

President Melissa Gilliam gives her inaugural address on Sept. 27. The Boston University Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground hosted a celebration Saturday at the George Sherman Union Metcalf Hall in partnership with the City of Boston to honor the legacy of Boston University alum Martin Luther King Jr with Gilliam as a keynote speaker. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU, Bostonians celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day event themed around overcoming darkness

Isabelle Zhang January 27, 2025
BU Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the George Sherman Union Metcalf Hall, hosted by The Howard Thurman Center and the City of Boston.
The “Free at Last” statue, inspired by Boston University alum Martin Luther King, Jr., in Marsh Plaza. BU is hosting a celebration of King at the Howard Thurman Center on Jan. 25. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day in light of presidential inauguration overlap

Amil Coutinho Amado January 22, 2025
The Boston University community is commemorating the legacy of civil rights activist and alum Martin Luther King Jr. this week, a celebration eclipsed by President Donald Trump's inauguration.
Bikes locked to the bike rack outside of the Boston University College of Fine Arts. The Boston University Bridge Safety Alliance is hosting a public meeting with the Boston Transportation Department, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation and the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to discuss possible safety improvements to BU Bridge. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Advocates for BU Bridge improvements to hold event at Howard Thurman Center

Nicole Abrams November 13, 2024
Advocates and members of the Boston University Bridge Safety Alliance plan to host a public meeting Thursday at the Howard Thurman Center to discuss bike safety improvements to be made to the BU Bridge.
Xiaodan He (CAS '25) colors in a large coloring sheet splayed out on a table in the George Sherman Union Link for Student Wellbeing's decompression activity, "Pause from Politics: Connection and Coloring." Boston University Student Health Services offered in-person and online mental health services and activities for students following the 2024 presidential election. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU offers resources, activities to help students manage anxiety surrounding the election

Daniela Ginsburg November 11, 2024
In response to heightened anxiety during and after the presidential election, Boston University created resources designed to support students struggling with mental health by focusing on relaxation tactics.
A representative from the Howard Thurman Center informs students about upcoming voting-related events at the BU Votes Civic Engagement Fair on Oct. 15. Boston University Student Government Department of City of Affairs and BU Votes collaborated to create Terrier Turnout, a committee designed to foster civic engagement on campus. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Terrier Turnout committee hosts events to increase student voter participation

Kiyoung Haavisto October 17, 2024
Boston University Student Government Department of City Affairs and BU Votes collaborated to form a new committee called Terrier Turnout, which aims to foster civic engagement on campus.
Members of the Triveni School of Dance perform an Indian dance at the International Women’s Day celebration hosted by the Boston University Women’s Guild, Women of Color Circle on March 28. This event brought together performers and vendors to celebrate women’s contributions to the arts. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU Women of Color Circle inspires community with International Women’s Day Celebration

Elizabeth Plese April 1, 2024
The Women of Color Circle of the BU Women’s Guild held a celebration for International Women’s Day in the Howard Thurman Center on March 28.
The Boston University Police Department station. This week’s crime logs include trespassing, an overdose and an assault with a dangerous weapon. ANNALYN KUMAR/DFP FILE

Campus Crime Logs: Oct. 8 – Oct. 15

Samantha Genzer October 23, 2023
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department’s crime logs from Oct. 8 – Oct. 15. 
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Fragmentos exhibit gives queer, BIPOC stories ‘the respect that they deserve’

Zenobia Lloyd April 10, 2023
Charcoal Magazine and BU Student Activities collaborated on Fragmentos, an event to spotlight queer BIPOC students through portraits, storytelling and pop-up performances at the Howard Thurman Center on Thursday.
Stugov election debate 2023

BU Student Government candidates discuss platforms ahead of elections

Nathan Metcalf March 24, 2023
Three candidate groups, Fight 2 BU, Unleash BU and To Infinity and BU-yond, spoke about their experience and initiatives for BU Student Government elections.
Forum at Howard thurman center

Gubernatorial candidate Sonia Chang-Díaz discussed affordable housing, climate crisis at BU forum

Tanisha Bhat April 27, 2022
Chang-Díaz discussed the state's plan for carbon neutrality and affordable housing plans in a Monday forum at BU.
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BU to lift social distance requirements for summer, keep masks indoors

Emily Stevenson June 12, 2021
Starting June 14, physical distancing requirements will no longer be in place on BU campuses.
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