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Intro level language classes to be held online for first weeks of semester, ASL for entire semester

Tanisha Bhat September 8, 2021
Difficulty of teaching and learning a language while wearing a mask resulted in the decision.
BU student receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

BU opens Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students, staff

Tanisha Bhat May 6, 2021
International students will be allowed extended stay on campus to receive second doses next month.
Cameraman wearing a face covering

BU film students creatively work around production obstacles on-campus

Connor Allen April 23, 2021
COVID-19 protocols, such as masks and distancing, have reduced the accessibility of student productions.
vaccination sign in the george sherman union

International students face unique challenges with mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the Fall

Madhri Yehiya April 16, 2021
Students cited concerns around travel restrictions and receiving vaccines not approved by BU.
hallway in kilachand hall

Students offered reduced-density housing for the Fall, University still evaluating policy

Tanisha Bhat April 14, 2021
While the policy may change, continuing students are only able to reserve singles and doubles.
scientist holds a vial of the pfizer-biontech covid-19 vaccine

BU announces student COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Fall 2021

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 12, 2021
The vaccine will be mandatory to return to campus in order to facilitate in-person learning.
boston university pep band performs in front of the george sherman union

BU Bands discuss keeping up morale through changes, restrictions

Molly Farrar April 8, 2021
Students discussed adapting to keep playing their instruments and stay a part of the BU community.
isolation housing at 575 commonwealth avenue

BU community has mixed experiences with COVID-19 rule enforcement

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 25, 2021
Students noted inconsistent enforcement of many COVID-19 restrictions in place since the Fall.
musicians play in a concert at the college of fine arts

CFA brass, woodwind performers can return to in-person rehearsals

Vanessa Bartlett March 24, 2021
BU reversed the decision initially made due to safety concerns at the beginning of the semester.
boston university students on the college of communication lawn

BU public health experts emphasize importance of vaccinations, COVID-19 precautions for Fall semester

Connor Allen March 22, 2021
BU public health experts express cautious optimism about fall 2021 in-person plans.
students walk in front of the fitness and recreation center at boston university

BU to plan for in-person Fall semester

Vanessa Bartlett March 15, 2021
Boston University President Robert Brown announced in an email to students and parents Friday that the University plans to hold in-person classes this Fall, citing increased vaccination distribution.
Vaccination site at Boston University fitness and recreation center

BU proceeds with Phase Two vaccinations, faces limited supply

Rin Velasco February 25, 2021
Boston University is currently moving forward with COVID-19 vaccinations of students with two or more medical conditions, but the process is experiencing setbacks from a limited supply, said a BU Medical Advisory Group member.
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