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Boston University

Latin: Universitas Bostoniensis
Former name	Newbury Biblical Institute (1838–1847) Methodist General Biblical Institute (1847–1867) Boston Theological Seminary (1867–1869) Boston Theological Institute (1869–1871)
Motto	"Learning, Virtue, Piety"
Type	Private research university
Established	April 24, 1839; 186 years ago (April 24, 1839)
Accreditation	NECHE
Religious affiliation	Nonsectarian, but historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Academic affiliations	AAU AICUM IAMSCU NAICU URA Space-grant
Endowment	$3.2 billion (2023)
President	Kenneth W. Freeman (interim)
Provost	Kenneth Lutchen (interim)
Academic staff	4,187 (2022)
Administrative staff	10,468 (2022) (including faculty)
Students	36,729 (2022)
Undergraduates	17,590 (2022)
Postgraduates	17,937 (2022)
Other students	1,202 (2022)
Location	Boston , Massachusetts , United States 42°20′56″N 71°06′01″W / 42.34889°N 71.10028°W / 42.34889; -71.10028
Campus	Large city, 169 acres (0.68 km2)
Other campuses	Bedford Los Angeles Washington, D.C. London Paris Sydney
Newspaper	The Daily Free Press
Colors	Red and white
Nickname	Terriers
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division I – Patriot League Hockey East NEISA EARC EAWRC
Mascot	Rhett the Boston Terrier

Boston University (BU) is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts. It was started in 1839 by a group of Boston Methodists in Newbury, Vermont. Later, in 1869, it officially became "Boston University" in Boston. BU is part of the Association of American Universities, a group of top research universities.

Even though it used to be connected to the United Methodist Church, the university is now open to everyone, regardless of their religion. BU has over 4,000 teachers and almost 34,000 students, making it one of Boston's biggest employers. It offers many types of degrees, from bachelor's degrees to doctorates, through 17 different schools and colleges.

The main campus is along the Charles River in Boston. There's also the Boston University Medical Campus in the South End. In 2018, Wheelock College joined BU and is now part of the Fenway campus. BU is known for its "Very High Research Activity," meaning it does a lot of important research.

BU's sports teams are called the Terriers, and their mascot is Rhett the Boston Terrier. They compete in NCAA Division I sports. Many famous people have studied or taught at BU, including 9 Nobel winners and 23 Pulitzer Prize winners. In 1876, a BU professor named Alexander Graham Bell even invented the telephone in a lab at the university!

History of Boston University

How Boston University Began

Boston University started as the Newbury Biblical Institute in Newbury, Vermont, in 1839. It was officially named "Boston University" by the Massachusetts Legislature in 1869.

In 1839, a group of Methodist ministers decided to create a Methodist school for theology. This school, the "Newbury Biblical Institute," was set up in Newbury, Vermont. In 1847, the school moved to Concord, New Hampshire, and was called the "Methodist General Biblical Institute."

After 20 years, the school moved again in 1867 to Boston and became the "Boston Theological Seminary." In 1869, three important Boston businessmen and Methodists, Isaac Rich, Lee Claflin, and Jacob Sleeper, got a special paper from the Massachusetts government to create "Boston University." These three men are known as the founders of BU. Lee Claflin's son, William, who was the Governor of Massachusetts at the time, signed the university's official paper on May 26, 1869.

The founders made sure that the university's rules said no teacher would have to believe in any specific religious ideas to work there. Also, no student would be turned away because of their religious beliefs. This was very unusual for that time. Every part of the new university was also open to everyone, no matter their gender, race, or (except for the School of Theology) religion.

Early Years: 1870-1900

The Boston Theological Institute became part of Boston University in 1871, known as the BU School of Theology.

In 1872, Isaac Rich passed away and left most of his money to Boston University. This was a huge gift, worth over $1.5 million at the time. However, a big fire in Boston later that year destroyed many of the buildings Rich had left, and the insurance companies went out of business. This meant the university received only half the money expected.

Because of this, BU couldn't build its planned campus. Instead, it set up buildings in different parts of Boston, like Beacon Hill and Copley Square. Later, in the 1930s, it started building its main campus along the Charles River.

In 1875, Alexander Graham Bell, a professor at BU, received money to continue his research. The next year, he invented the telephone in a Boston University lab.

BU continued to be a place of firsts. In 1877, Helen Magill White became the first woman in America to earn a PhD degree from a university. In 1878, Anna Oliver was the first woman to get a theology degree in the U.S. And in 1881, Lelia J. Robinson, a law school graduate, became the first woman allowed to practice law in Massachusetts. Solomon Carter Fuller, who graduated in 1897, became the first black psychiatrist in the U.S. and helped study Alzheimer's disease.

20th Century and the Charles River Campus

To bring the university's scattered buildings together, President Lemuel Murlin helped BU buy land along the Charles River between 1920 and 1928. This land was used to build the main campus we see today. His successor, Daniel L. Marsh, raised money to build the new campus, even through the Great Depression and World War II. By 1936, BU had over 10,000 students.

In 1951, Harold C. Case became president. He wanted to make BU a major research university. The campus grew a lot, adding 68 new buildings. The first big dorms, Claflin, Rich, and Sleeper Halls, were built. In 1965, construction began on Warren Towers, a huge dorm for 1,800 students. Many new buildings like the BU Law Tower and Mugar Memorial Library were built in a modern style.

Later, under President John Silber, BU continued to grow. He brought in famous teachers, including Nobel Prize winners like Elie Wiesel and Derek Walcott. New buildings were constructed, such as the Photonics Center for studying light, and a new building for the School of Management. Campus growth continued into the 2000s with new dorms and the Agganis Arena.

Student and Faculty Activism

Students and faculty at Boston University have often spoken up about important issues. In 1968, African-American students held a peaceful protest to ask for better courses and support for black students. They got most of their requests approved, including creating a special chair for Martin Luther King Jr. studies.

In the 1970s, students protested against military recruitment on campus and tuition increases. In 1979, many faculty members, office workers, and librarians went on strike to ask for better contracts and union recognition. The strike ended with good results for the employees.

21st Century Developments

In 2006, Robert A. Brown became BU's 10th president. In 2012, BU was invited to join the Association of American Universities, a group of 66 top research universities in the U.S. and Canada.

That same year, BU started a big fundraising campaign to raise $1 billion for student aid, faculty support, research, and campus improvements. They reached this goal in 2016 and then raised it to $1.5 billion, eventually collecting $1.85 billion by 2019. This money helped create new teaching positions and improve facilities.

The campus has continued to change with new buildings and renovations. This includes new student dorms like "StuVi2," the Yawkey Center for Student Services, and the Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering. The Kilachand Center was built thanks to a huge $115 million gift from Rajen A. Kilachand.

In 2019, Boston University improved its financial aid program. Starting in fall 2020, it would meet 100% of the financial need for all U.S. students who qualify for aid.

In 2022, President Robert A. Brown announced he would step down. Kenneth W. Freeman became the interim president, and Melissa L. Gilliam was named the next president, starting in July 2024.

Boston University Campus

Main Campus and Facilities

BU's main Charles River Campus stretches along Commonwealth Avenue for over a mile and a half. The Boston University Bridge divides the main campus from West Campus, which has athletic facilities and dorms.

The main campus buildings are separated from the Charles River Esplanade by Storrow Drive, a busy road. A grassy area between the buildings and the road is jokingly called "BU Beach" because students like to relax and sunbathe there.

The campus has many different types of buildings. Some, like the College of Arts and Sciences and Marsh Chapel, were built in a traditional collegiate gothic style in the 1930s and 40s. Many buildings are traditional Boston brownstones, especially along Bay State Road. Newer buildings from the 1960s to 1980s, like the Mugar Library and Warren Towers, are in a brutalist style. Recent additions, like the Photonics Center and the Questrom School of Business, use brick and brownstone.

BU has won awards for restoring old buildings, such as the School of Law tower and Myles Standish Hall. Newer buildings like the Rajen Kilachand Center and the Center for Computing & Data Sciences use glass and steel. The Center for Computing & Data Sciences, which opened in 2022, is known for being Boston's largest carbon-neutral building and for its unique design.

In 2018, Boston University bought the former Wheelock College, now called the Boston University Fenway Campus. In 2021, BU finished a $115 million project to improve and expand the Henry M. School of Dental Medicine.

Student Housing

Boston University has one of the largest housing systems for four-year colleges in the U.S. BU guarantees on-campus housing for all undergraduate students for four years. About 76% of undergraduate students live on campus. Students living in dorms must also have a meal plan.

BU's housing is very varied. It includes old 19th-century brownstone townhouses and apartment buildings, as well as large high-rise dorms built in the 1960s and 2000s.

The largest dorms are Warren Towers (for 1,800 students), West Campus, and The Towers. Smaller dorms and apartments are mostly on Bay State Road and in the South Campus area. Bay State Road has many "brownstones" that are now dorms. South Campus has larger buildings converted into dorms and apartments.

BU's newest residence is 33 Harry Agganis Way, unofficially called "StuVi2." It's part of The John Hancock Student Village project and houses 960 students in apartment and dorm-style suites.

BU also has specialty houses or floors for students with specific interests. Kilachand Hall, formerly Shelton Hall, is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of playwright Eugene O'Neill, who lived there when it was a hotel.

John Hancock Student Village

The Student Village is a big new area for living and recreation, covering 10 acres. The first dorm, 10 Buick Street (called "StuVi" by students), opened in 2000. In 2002, John Hancock Insurance sponsored the project.

The Agganis Arena, named after Harry Agganis, opened in 2005 for concerts and hockey games. It can hold 6,224 people for Terrier hockey games. In March 2005, the Fitness and Recreation (FitRec) Center also opened, which is very popular with students.

Other Facilities

The Mugar Memorial Library is the main library for the Charles River Campus. It also has the Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center, which stores important documents from famous people.

The George Sherman Union (GSU) is a student center with a food court, lounges, and study areas. The basement has the BU Central lounge, which hosts concerts and events.

"The Castle" on Bay State Road is one of the oldest buildings on campus, built in 1905. It used to be the university president's home and is now a conference space. The BU Pub is located underneath it.

The Florence and Chafetz Hillel House on Bay State Road is a center for Jewish students. It has lounges, study rooms, and a kosher dining hall. It's a key place for BU's active Jewish community, hosting many student groups and events.

Cultural Life

BU is located near many cultural spots. In the Fenway-Kenmore area, you can find the Museum of Fine Arts, the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, and Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Allston, a nearby neighborhood, is known for its artists, musicians, cafes, and small music venues.

Other cultural places nearby include Symphony Hall, the main branch of the Boston Public Library, and the shops on Newbury Street. Across the Charles River in Cambridge, there are more museums, shops, and galleries.

BU is home to the Boston Playwrights' Theatre. The university also hosts music performances at the Tsai Performance Center and the CFA Concert Hall. Artworks by students and visiting artists are shown in BU's three galleries: the BU Art Gallery, the 808 Gallery, and the Sherman Gallery.

Mass Transit

Most of the main campus buildings are on or near Commonwealth Avenue. This area is served by the [[{{{station}}} (MBTA station)|{{{station}}}]] subway stop on the Green Line and five stops on the Green Line B branch. The South Campus and Fenway Campus are served by other Green Line branches. MBTA bus routes also run along Commonwealth Avenue.

Biking is popular on Commonwealth Avenue. There are plans to improve safety for bikers and pedestrians and to make subway stops more accessible.

The Medical Campus is served by several bus routes and the Silver Line, which connects it to downtown Boston.

Sustainability Efforts

Boston University has a strong focus on sustainability. The university has a special office and a plan to make the campus more environmentally friendly. The Campus Climate Lab allows students to do research projects that help with campus sustainability.

In 2022, BU started the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability to do research on sustainability, focusing on fairness and equality. The university also bought a wind farm in South Dakota to help reach its goal of having no carbon emissions by 2040.

Academics at Boston University

Schools and Colleges

College/School	Year founded
School of Theology	1839
Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine	1848
School of Law	1872
College of Arts & Sciences	1873
Graduate School of Arts & Sciences	1874
College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (Sargent College)	1881
Wheelock College of Education & Human Development	1888
Questrom School of Business	1913
School of Education	1918
School of Social Work	1940
College of Communication	1947
College of Engineering	1950
College of General Studies	1952
College of Fine Arts	1954
Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine	1963
Metropolitan College	1965
School of Public Health	1976
School of Hospitality Administration	1981
Arvind & Chandan Nandlal Kilachand Honors College	2010
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies	2014

Boston University offers many types of degrees through its 17 schools and colleges. The newest school is the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies, started in 2014. The Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development was renamed in 2018 after merging with Wheelock College. In 2019, BU created the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences to teach students about computing and data science. In 2022, BU's medical school was renamed the Aram V. Chobanian & Edward Avedisian School of Medicine.

Each school and college at BU has a short, three-letter abbreviation, like CAS for the College of Arts & Sciences or ENG for the College of Engineering.

BU's Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine (MHCBM) Program offers a master's degree for students who want to become mental health counselors. This program is special because it's the only one in the U.S. housed in a medical school that focuses only on training students to help people with mental disorders through counseling. Boston University is officially recognized by the New England Commission of Higher Education.

Becoming a Student at BU

BU has a diverse student body. In 2022, about 50.6% of students were white, 14% Asian, 11.6% international students, 8.6% Hispanic, and 3.2% black. Many international students come from China, India, and Korea. BU also has the largest number of Jews among private schools in the U.S., with about 6,000 Jewish students.

Most students come from Massachusetts, followed by New York, New Jersey, and California.

Boston University's financial aid program, "affordableBU," helps U.S. students by covering 100% of their financial need if they qualify.

University Rankings

U.S. university rankings
ARWU World	101–150
THES World	78
USNWR National University	41
Washington Monthly National University	86
Forbes	54

USNWR 2021 graduate school rankings

Business		48
Education		39
Engineering		36
Law		20
Medicine	Primary Care	43
	Research	29
Public Health		8
Social Work		10
Occupational Therapy		1

USNWR 2021 departmental rankings

Biomedical Engineering	9
Biological Sciences	85
Chemistry	59
Clinical Psychology	27
Computer Science	49
Earth Sciences	78
Economics	23
English	42
Fine Arts	32
Health Care Management	28
History	44
Mathematics	47
Physics	37
Political Science	56
Psychology	39
Public Health	8
Social Work	10
Sociology	47
Speech-Language Pathology	10
Statistics	50

U.S. News & World Report ranks Boston University as one of the top national universities. For 2022, it was tied for 41st among national universities and 57th among global universities. It also ranked BU highly for "Best Value Schools" and "Most Innovative Schools."

Other rankings also place Boston University among the best in the world. QS World University Rankings gave BU a 5-star rating in 2019. Times Higher Education ranked BU 54th in the world for 2021 and 6th in 2017 for how well its graduates get jobs.

The Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked Boston University 36th in the U.S. and 76th in the world in 2019. BU is also one of 96 American universities that do the highest level of research, according to the Carnegie Foundation.

Research at BU

In 2023, BU received $645.6 million for research projects. It is a leader in many research areas, including data science, engineering biology, global health, and neuroscience.

In 2017, BU received a $20 million grant to create an Engineering Research Center (ERC) focused on bioengineering heart tissue.

In 2003, BU received a grant to build one of two National Biocontainment Laboratories, called the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL). This lab studies dangerous infectious diseases and has high-level safety labs (BSL-4) to work with very risky germs safely.

BU also works with companies and governments on research. For example, the BU School of Law leads a big project called CARB-X to find new antibiotics and ways to fight infections. This project has received hundreds of millions of dollars in funding.

In 2020, BU welcomed Ibram X. Kendi, a history professor, to lead its new Center for Antiracist Research. This center focuses on research to fight racism.

Special Academic Programs

BU Hub

The BU Hub is a special program for all undergraduate students. It includes courses and experiences that help students develop six important skills. These skills include understanding different ideas, thinking scientifically, solving problems with numbers, being a good citizen, communicating well, and having an "intellectual toolkit" for critical thinking and teamwork.

Kilachand Honors College

Boston University's honors college started in 2010. In 2011, it was renamed Arvind and Chandan Nandlal Kilachand Honors College after a $25 million gift from businessman Rajen A. Kilachand. The Kilachand Honors College helps students develop a love for learning, curiosity, and clear thinking.

Students in the honors college follow a special four-year curriculum and attend many events like visits to cultural places and talks by famous people. First-year students in the honors college live together in Kilachand Hall. In 2017, Rajen Kilachand gave another $115 million to BU to support research in life sciences and engineering. This gift created the Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering.

Boston University Academy

Boston University Academy (BUA) is a private high school run by Boston University. It has about 234 students in grades 9-12. It's the only high school in New England that is part of a major research university. BUA students can take university courses with BU students. The school is known for its high academic achievements.

Student Life at BU

Student body composition as of May 2, 2022

Race and ethnicity	Total
White	34%	34
Foreign national	22%	22
Asian	20%	20
Hispanic	11%	11
Other	9%	9
Black	4%	4
Economic diversity
Low-income	17%	17
Affluent	83%	83

Student Publications

The Daily Free Press (often called The FreeP) is the student newspaper on campus. It's the fourth largest daily newspaper in Boston. Since 1970, it has given students news about the campus, city, and sports, along with opinions and entertainment stories.

The literary magazine Clarion has been printed since 1998, featuring creative writing. Burn Magazine is another literary magazine that publishes only student work.

ROTC Programs

Boston University has all three Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs: Army, Navy, and Air Force. These programs train students to become officers in the U.S. military after they graduate. Students who want to join the Marine Corps train as Navy Midshipmen.

Sports at Boston University

Boston University's sports teams are called the Terriers. They compete in NCAA Division I in many sports, including men's and women's basketball, ice hockey, soccer, and rowing. BU teams are part of the Patriot League and Hockey East conferences. Their mascot is Rhett the Boston Terrier.

The BU men's hockey team is very successful, having won five NCAA championships, most recently in 2009. They have won 31 Beanpot titles, which is a tournament against other Boston-area teams. The BU Women's ice hockey team has won 2 Beanpot titles.

BU has also won two national championships in women's rowing, in 1991 and 1992. In 2020, the men's basketball team won the Patriot League Championship for the first time.

The new Agganis Arena opened in 2005 for hockey games and other events like concerts.

BU stopped its football team in 1997. The money saved was used to build the John Hancock Student Village and improve other sports programs, especially for women.

Club Sports

BU students also play sports at the club level. There are 34 recognized club sports, including badminton, baseball, cricket, cycling, fencing, figure skating, golf, gymnastics, and many types of hockey, martial arts, and rowing.

The BU Sailing Team is one of the most successful college sailing teams, with seven National Championships. The BU Figure Skating Team has won seven Intercollegiate National Figure Skating Championships. The BU Men's Club Volleyball team won a national championship in 2016.

Famous People from Boston University

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  Martin Luther King Jr. (STH '55) – a leader of the civil rights movement and Nobel Peace Prize winner.

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  Anna Howard Shaw (STH 1878, MED 1886) – a leader in the women's right to vote movement.

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  Edward Brooke III (LAW '48) – the first African American Senator.

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  Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (CAS '11) – the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.

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  Gary Locke (LAW '75) – the first Asian American governor.

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  Barbara Jordan (LAW '59) – the first African American woman elected to Congress from the South.

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  Helen Magill White (GRS 1877) – the first woman in the United States to earn a Ph.D..

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  Charles Eastman (MED 1890) – the first Native American in the United States to earn an MD.

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  John W. Bowen (STH 1885, STH 1887) – the first person born a slave to earn a Ph.D..

Boston University has over 342,000 alumni around the world. Many graduates have achieved important "firsts" in U.S. history. In 1837, BU was the first university in the nation to open all its programs to women, showing its mission of inclusion for everyone, regardless of gender, race, or religion.

In academics, Helen Magill White was the first woman in the U.S. to earn a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from a university in 1877. Rebecca Lee Crumpler and Charles Eastman were the first African American woman and the first Native American to earn a medical degree (MD) from BU.

In government and politics, BU alumni include Edward Brooke III, the first African-American Senator, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever elected to Congress.

In civil rights, civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King Jr. earned his doctorate at BU in 1955. He later won the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for his work. Anna Howard Shaw, a leader in the women's right to vote movement, was the first woman to receive the Distinguished Service Medal.

Science and Math Leaders

People connected to Boston University have won seven Nobel prizes. One of the most famous is Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone while he was a professor at BU. In 1875, the university even gave him an advance on his salary so he could continue his research.

Other notable BU scientists include Sheldon Glashow and Daniel Tsui, both Nobel Prize winners in Physics, and Osamu Shimomura, a Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry.

Writers and Thinkers

Two U.S. Poets Laureate, Robert Lowell and Robert Pinsky, have taught at BU. During John Silber's time as president, he brought two Nobel Prize-winning writers to the university: Elie Wiesel and Saul Bellow. Another Nobel Prize winner in the English Department was Derek Walcott.

Many BU alumni have won over thirty Pulitzer Prizes. Other famous writers include Ha Jin, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Isaac Asimov.

Government and Political Figures

Boston University graduates include 13 current or former governors of U.S. states, eight U.S. senators, and 33 members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Famous alumni in American politics include former Defense Secretary William Cohen and former Senator Judd Gregg. Former President William Howard Taft also lectured at BU's law school.

In international politics, BU alumni include Sherwin Gatchalian, a Philippine senator, and Archbishop Makarios, the first President of Cyprus.

Television personality Bill O'Reilly studied journalism at BU in the 1970s. He wrote that his time at BU helped him find his passion for reporting.

Film and Television Stars

Many Boston University graduates work in Hollywood. The university estimates that over 5,000 alumni work in entertainment, and more than half of them are women. Graduates include famous actors, screenwriters, producers, and directors. Over 30 alumni have won or been nominated for Academy Awards, and many have won Emmy Awards and Golden Globes.

Harold Russell won BU's first Oscar in 1949 for Best Supporting Actor. Faye Dunaway, a famous actress, earned her degree from BU in 1962 and won an Oscar for Best Actress.

Geena Davis graduated from BU in 1979 and won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress. She also has a nonprofit organization that researches how women are shown in film and media. Julianne Moore, another highly praised actress, earned her degree from BU in 1983 and won an Oscar for Best Actress.

Alfre Woodard graduated in 1974 and has won four Primetime Emmy Awards. Olympia Dukakis also won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

Behind the scenes, BU alumni hold top positions at major entertainment companies like Warner Bros. and CBS Entertainment.

Sports Figures

David Hemery, who won an Olympic gold medal in 1968 for hurdles, was a student and coach at BU. John Thomas, an Olympic silver medalist in high jump, also attended and coached at BU.

In 2020, Travis Roy, a former BU ice hockey player, passed away. In 1995, he became paralyzed during his first hockey game for BU. He later started the Travis Roy Foundation to help others with spinal cord injuries. In 2017, BU created a special professorship in his honor.

Images for kids

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  Commonwealth Avenue in the 1930s.

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  Sert's buildings expanded the campus in the 1960s.

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  BU Exposure, March 1978.

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  Resident life and graduate workers at Boston University on strike for better protections and pay, April 2024.

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  Aerial view of the campus.

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  The "BU Beach" is a linear strip of land between the main BU campus and busy Storrow Drive, used as an outdoors space to relax and sunbathe in good weather.

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  Marsh Chapel, located at the BU beach, is right next to the BU Law Auditorium.

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  The building often appears transparent due to its use of mirrors.

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  Viewed from Granby St.

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  A brownstone townhouse used by Boston University as dormitory.

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  Built in 1925 as the Myles Standish Hotel, this building was converted to dorm space in 1949.

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  The Castle (built 1915) on Bay State Road.

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  The Charles River and the university.

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  Kilachand Hall, formerly Shelton Hall and home of BU's Kilachand Honors College, viewed from the Charles River.

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  43 Harrington Gardens, the main academic building for Boston University's London Campus.

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  DeWolfe Boathouse.

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  BU Sailing Pavilion.

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  Robert Lowell.

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  Howard Stern.

See also

In Spanish: Universidad de Boston para niños

• Boston University Tanglewood Institute
• Boston University Police Department
• Einstein Papers Project
• Framingham Heart Study