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Boston University mascot, Rhett the Terrier, at a Women’s Hockey Game in February. In an email Wednesday, BU President Robert Brown announced he has appointed a committee to consider changing the name of the University’s mascot because it was inspired by a character in a racist film. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community responds to potential renaming of mascot Rhett the Terrier

Sarah Readdean July 1, 2020
After receiving criticism for naming its mascot after the depiction of a character in a racist film, Boston University has appointed a committee to consider renaming Rhett the Terrier, President Robert Brown announced in an email Wednesday.
A look at BU’s past: 1939-2017

A look at BU’s past: 1939-2017

Andres Picon June 7, 2017

In less than two centuries, a countryside theological seminary blossomed into a leading global research university. Here is a walk down memory lane, BU edition.

Julie Brooks is the CEO of eCape. PHOTO COURTESY JULIE BROOKS

TERRIERS INBIZ: eCape CEO Julie Brooks on managing her own company

Andrea Kaufman December 3, 2015

Terriers InBiz is a series that highlights Boston University alumni who have been innovative leaders in their field and have played a significant role in businesses, locally or globally. If Julie Brooks...

Union’s banner signing brings warm wishes to Roy

Daily Free Press Admin November 1, 1995

By Laura Cioffi The Boston University Student Union this week offered the BU population a chance to show its support for paralyzed Terrier hockey player Travis Roy. Since Roy's accident on Oct. 20,...

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