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Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. New construction on the building is on track to break ground in the spring of 2026. AMEILA GIESE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Pardee building set to begin construction spring 2026

Charlie Johnson March 4, 2025
Construction of a new building for the Pardee School of Global Studies is on track to start construction spring 2026.
(From left) Cast members of Stage Troupe’s production of “the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” Seven Zhang, Nicholas Formato, Ali Cook, Lanz Perez-Kudzma, Christa Campbell and Evan Laufman. The production will run from Feb. 29 to March 2 at the student theater, with proceeds going to the Home for Little Wanderers. PHOTO COURTESY OF STAGE TROUPE

Stage Troupe bonds over ‘Spelling Bee’: a production to support a local nonprofit

Deanna Soukhaseum February 29, 2024
Boston University Stage Troupe’s production of “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” will donate its revenue to the Home for Little Wanderers, an organization focused on supporting children who were abused, neglected or at risk by providing a wide range of services.
A performer at Boston University Stand-up Club’s Queer & Femme Open Mic on Nov. 30. The event was created to foster an environment for queer people and women underrepresented in comedy

Stand-up Club’s Queer & Femme Open Mic provides comedy space for underrepresented performers

Ruby Voge December 5, 2023
BU Stand-up Club hosts first Queer & Femme Comedy Open Mic to create a platform for underrepresented communities in comedy.
The “Shut it Down for Palestine Sit-In” organized by Boston University Students for Justice on Palestine outside of Tsai Performance Center.

BU students read names of Palestinian civilians killed in Gaza during three-hour sit-in

George Lehman November 9, 2023
Boston University’s students held a three-hour sit-in Thursday on the steps of the Tsai Performance Center to acknowledge the death of Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
The Boston University Admissions building

StuGov shares BU does not use legacy status in admissions decisions

Sydney Topf October 27, 2023
Boston University Student Government sent out an email on Thursday stating the University will “no longer consider legacy status in admissions decisions,” after meeting with BU administrators earlier this school year to discuss BU’s policy on legacies.
Monday’s Student Government meeting

BU Student Government calls for administration response, protocol following ‘hoax’ calls

Anna Vidergar April 11, 2023
BU StuGov endorsed an open letter requesting updated emergency protocols for all buildings on campus and an understanding of lockdown and shelter-in-place procedures.
sam morril

Stand-up comic Sam Morril heads to The Wilbur next weekend

John Maniace March 3, 2023
Sam Morril will be performing at the Wilbur Theatre from March 10-12, and although the first two days are sold out, tickets are still available for March 12.
Boston University freshman Josh Mayer

BU freshman works to bring networking into the next generation with ‘OintTag’

Amanda Brynn Birbara March 3, 2023
Josh Mayer's OintTag is a small circular sticker that goes on your phone case that makes it possible to share a link with a person without them opening their phone or typing out a link to a certain website or app.
Edge Dance company

BU Edge Dance Company performs at Breaking Bounds showcase in Tsai Performance Center

Selene Ho February 28, 2023
The showcase took place on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Tsai Performance Center.
Dog Pound

The Dog Pound: the fan experience at Boston University

Chloe Patel August 17, 2022

Upon arriving in Agganis Arena, scarlet and white is everywhere. Decked out in jerseys, sweatshirts, t-shirts or any other type of Boston University gear, students fill the stands, particularly in...

BU Display Names

Boston University allows students to change their own display name and pronouns on BU directory

Daily Free Press Staff August 3, 2022
Boston University students can now change their display name, preferred pronouns, and gender identity for BU systems.
Jack-o-lanterns sitting outside a Boston University residence building. The BU Campus Activities Board is putting on several Halloween-themed events to get students in the spooky spirit this year. ELLEN CLOUSE/ DFP FILE

Halloween celebrations on campus return in-person with COVID-19 guidelines

Ashley Soebroto October 28, 2021
BU is hosting the Halloween Boo Bash and the Class of 2023 Masquerade event at the House of Blues this weekend.
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