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Boston University • September 15th, 2025

8 Tips for New Transfer Students, from Someone Who Did It

Moving into college for the first time is one of the most monumental life changes a young person can experience. Tackling a long list of daunting tasks—living away from home, making new friends, doing well in classes, and adjusting to dining hall food—just to name a few—can feel like juggling a bunch of bowling balls.

What if you had to do it all over again?

In addition to the thousands of first-year undergraduate and graduate students settling into life on Commonwealth Ave each year, Boston U...

Brookline.News • September 10th, 2025

60 years later, BHS Class of 1965 shares lunch and fond memories at reunion - Brookline.News

Measuring at roughly 680 students, Brookline High School’s Class of 1965 holds the record for the largest graduating class to ever pass through the school. Over half a century later, more than 80 of its alumni, now in their late 70s, met for their 60th reunion on Saturday to reminisce about going to high school in a very different world. 

The Punch Bowl restaurant at the Hilton Garden Inn on Brookline Ave. was buzzing with excitement, as the class members caught up on each other’s lives. 

Some...

Boston University • August 27th, 2025

What I Wish I Knew Before Coming to BU

To say that this year’s summer months flew by would be a wild understatement. Whether you’ve been spending time at the beach or hustling to make some extra spending money, the school year is creeping up quickly, and it’s time for all of us to get into the groove of balancing classes and homework with extracurricular obligations and social events. Having just graduated in May, I was in your shoes not too long ago, and as I prepare to officially enter the “real world,” I’m here to recap the highli...

Boston University • July 30th, 2025

Take a Trip to the Beach on the MBTA

If you’ve been longing to head to a beach this summer, but don’t have a car, you’re in luck—you can easily reach over a dozen beaches by MBTA trains and buses, all without breaking the bank. Check out our list of Greater Boston beaches (from north to south) just a hop, skip, or jump away on the T. As noted, a few are available only by commuter rail, and getting to some requires additional bus connections and a bit of a walk.

One last thing: be sure to check on the state’s water quality dashboar...

Boston University • July 28th, 2025

Getting To Know Your Neighborhood: Fort Point

Few city neighborhoods have undergone as dramatic a transformation as Fort Point/Seaport has over the past decade or so. Comprising about 100 waterfront acres in South Boston, the area has become Boston’s hottest—and hippest—district, home to museums, innovative restaurants, and a vibrant artist enclave.

The neighborhood was named for a long-gone fort constructed on a hill there during the colonial period, when the area’s topography was different. The hill’s height and location by the sea made...

Boston University • July 14th, 2025

How to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day

Boston is known for many things: its rich history (as evidenced in the Freedom Trail); its role as a center for higher learning (more than 40 colleges and universities in the city and surrounding metropolitan area); and its world-famous sports teams. But did you know that Boston was also recently ranked among the top-10 ice cream cities in America?

In honor of National Ice Cream Day, which this year is July 20 (it’s celebrated annually on the third Sunday of July), we’ve put together a list of...

Boston University • July 2nd, 2025

How to Spend the July Fourth Weekend in Boston

Travel + Leisure magazine recently named Boston one of the best places in the country to celebrate the Fourth of July—and for good reason. In addition to our gorgeous East Coast beaches, the fresh lobster rolls, and the chance to watch a baseball game at ever-so-historic Fenway Park, we have the annual three-day Boston Harborfest, the yearly USS Constitution turnaround, and fireworks over the Charles River. This year is also the 250th anniversary of the American Revolutionary War, which began in...

Boston University • June 24th, 2025

COM Students Win New England Emmy Award for 2024 BUTV10 Election Coverage

Several Boston University College of Communication students recently added an honor to their résumés that most professional journalists wait years—even decades—to achieve. Earlier this month, BUTV10 producers Addison Cummings (COM’25), Sophia Falbo (COM’25), and Sydney Topf (COM’25) accepted the Emmy Award for Best Student Newscast for their hour-long 2024 presidential election special, United We Vote, which aired the day after last November’s election.

The recent graduates, along with other me...

Boston University • April 30th, 2025

The Weekender: May 1 to 4

Well, Terriers, you made it! May 1 is the last day of classes as well as the first day of May. No matter your year at BU, finishing the semester is a big accomplishment that should not go uncelebrated. And you’re in luck, because we’ve created a list of some exciting happenings in and around the city this weekend, when you need a break from studying and final papers. Whether you’re looking for a good laugh or hoping to see some artwork, we’ve got you covered.

If you’ve got an interest in art, b...

Boston University • April 17th, 2025

Who Won a BU Swag Bag by Correctly Answering Our Revolutionary War Quiz?

Earlier today, BU Today challenged the University community to put their Revolutionary War knowledge to the test with a 12-question quiz, in honor of its 250th anniversary, celebrated this year on April 19. Everyone who answered all of the questions correctly by noon today was entered into a drawing for a BU swag bag filled with goodies from the BU campus store, and the results are in.

The winner is Kevin O’Donnell, a public safety officer on the Medical Campus.

Check out the questions and cor...

Boston University • April 15th, 2025

Transfer Students Find Community with Transition to BU Club | BU Today | Boston University

Sara Howie spent her college freshman year at Holyoke Community College, choosing to stay close to home during the COVID-19 pandemic. As a sophomore, Howie (CAS’25) reapplied to BU—her high school “dream school”—as a transfer, with the hope of moving to the city for a welcome change of pace. She’s not alone: hundreds of transfer students matriculate to BU each year. In the 2024-2025 academic year, the enrollment rate for transfers was 915 students.

Howie credits her success on campus to the fri...

Boston University • March 12th, 2025

The Weekender: March 13 to 16

With spring just around the corner, the city of Boston is slowly waking up from its winter hibernation (of sorts). Red Sox season is so close, we can almost taste the Fenway Franks! Whether you stayed local for all of spring break or are just returning to campus, fret not—there’s lots more fun to be had before classes start back up on Monday.

Calling all shopaholics and vintage style enthusiasts: Vivant Vintage now has a storefront on Newbury Street. With their Allston location a staple for alm...

Boston University • March 7th, 2025

Alternative Service Breaks Program Returns in Full Swing for 2025

Excitement was in the air as BU students wrapped up their midterms and began packing for spring break, especially those traveling as part of Boston University’s Alternative Service Breaks (ASB) program.

Hosted by the Community Service Center (CSC), ASB has for decades sent students to a variety of locations across the country on service-oriented trips. This year, dozens of Terriers will head out to four locations: Moncure, N.C., New Orleans, La., Macon, Ga., and Shawnee, Ill. While equally focu...

Boston University • February 28th, 2025

BU Alum Stars in National Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

When Aidan Close first stepped into the audition room for the national tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, he had read only a handful of the J. K. Rowling books. He wasn’t quite sure what he might be getting himself into. He had his sights set on playing the role of Albus Potter, Harry’s son. But several auditions and callbacks later, he was cast as Scorpius Malfoy, the son of Draco Malfoy, Harry’s bully and an infamous troublemaker throughout the original book series and film adaptations...

Boston University • February 12th, 2025

Who Won a BU Swag Bag by Answering Correctly Our Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Movie Quiz?

Earlier today, BU Today challenged the University community to put their Bridget Jones film franchise knowledge to the test, publishing a trivia contest to mark the film’s release. Everyone who answered all the questions correctly by noon was entered into a drawing for a BU Swag bag filled with goodies from the BU Campus Store, and the results are in.

The winner is Hui Shi (CAS’23).

Check out the trailer for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy here.1. What classic 19th century novel loosely inspi...

Boston University • February 5th, 2025

Celebrate National Pizza Day with a Slice from Any of These 10 Local Spots

Who’s hungry? In honor of National Pizza Day—celebrated February 9—we’ve compiled a list of 10 of the most popular pizza joints in and around Boston, featuring predetermined BU staples, authentic North End pies, and a bunch in between. Whether you’re craving a simple slice of cheese or a fun, unorthodox creation, our list has got you covered!

This reliable campus pizza and sub shop definitely deserves a spot on the list. A late-night classic for BU students and Allston residents alike, T. Antho...

Boston University • January 22nd, 2025

The Weekender: January 23 to 26

Welcome back, Terriers! BU kicked off the spring semester with a short week, so the weekend is already upon us. It’s set to be a busy one on campus, with highlights that include SPLASH 2.0 and the annual men’s hockey two-game faceoff against their biggest rival, Boston College.

Whether this is your first semester at BU or your last, BU Today has got you covered!

Thursday is the opening night of Trasluz/Translucent at the Stone Gallery, a collaboration between artists Michael Zachary and Juan J...

Boston University • December 10th, 2024

The Weekender: December 12 to 15

Congratulations, Terriers, you’re in the home stretch of finals! The end of each semester always feels a little bittersweet, but luckily, we’ve compiled a solid list of activities to ease exam tension and places you can grab a last-minute secret Santa or white elephant gift, if you need to. We recommend checking out these events and shops to get into the holiday spirit and spend some quality time with friends before heading home!

Journey back to Victorian England and experience Charles Dickens’...

Boston University • November 27th, 2024

10 Live Holiday Performances Worth the Splurge

The holiday season is upon us, and one of the best ways to get into the festive spirit is to treat yourself to a trip to the theater for a feast of the eyes (and ears). We’ve put together a list of local holiday performances and events, including the classics (a night at the Boston Ballet or the Boston Symphony Orchestra) and some new favorites (Mariah Carey live in concert singing a holiday song you may have heard of). If you’re looking for a celebratory night out amidst the chaos of the end of...

Boston University • November 26th, 2024

Who Won Free Tickets to See Gladiator II?

Earlier today, BU Today challenged you to put your Gladiator II knowledge to the test, publishing a trivia contest to mark the film’s release. Everyone who answered all the questions correctly by noon was entered into a drawing for two free tickets to a 7:30 pm showing tonight, November 27, at AMC Boston Common, and the results are in.

Congratulations to Samantha Germano (SHA’23,’26), assistant director of alumni initiatives at Questrom School of Business! We’ll send details by phone. Enjoy the...

Boston University • November 21st, 2024

Who won free tickets to see Wicked?

Earlier today, BU Today challenged you to put your Wicked knowledge to the test, publishing a trivia contest to mark the film’s release. Everyone who answered all the questions correctly by noon was entered into a drawing for two free tickets to an 8 pm 3D showing tonight, November 22, at AMC Boston Common, and the results are in.

The winner of the drawing is Mason Sanford, a School of Hospitality Administration student.

Congratulations!

Check out a preview of Wicked here.

Boston University • November 14th, 2024

Listen to BU Treblemakers’ A Cappella Arrangements of Songs by Coldplay, Sabrina Carpenter, and More

Last year was a banner year for the BU Treblemakers—they placed first in the 2023 International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICAA) Northeast Quarterfinals and traveled across the country to perform at the Los Angeles A Cappella Festival (LAAF). Add to that their hard work at their weekly rehearsals and concerts, and the Treblemakers have a lot to celebrate.

That’s the genesis of the group’s new album, Afterglow, which showcases a wide range of talent and features songs originally perf...

Boston University • October 24th, 2024

Sink Your Teeth into Our Venom: The Last Dance Movie Quiz

Calling all Venom fans: the third and final movie in Sony’s trilogy, Venom: The Last Dance, hit the big screen yesterday. Oscar-nominated and BAFTA-winning actor Tom Hardy will return to portray Venom/Eddie Brock.

BU Today is celebrating the release of The Last Dance with a trivia quiz. The prize? Two tickets to a 7 pm showing Friday night at AMC Boston Common. To enter, answer all of the questions on the form below correctly and submit your answers by noon today, October 25. BU Today will anno...

Boston University • October 23rd, 2024

The Weekender: October 24 to 27

As the leaves continue to change, there’s a hot debate on campus: When should we celebrate Halloween? October 31 is next Thursday, but many people feel strongly about celebrating this weekend rather than next. If you’ve got your costumes ready, you’re in luck, because there are plenty of spook-tacular festivities happening in and around the city this weekend.

What lurks in the deep? The museum’s new exhibition, Sea Monsters: Wonders of Nature and Imagination, explores the allure of serpents, kr...