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10/10/2026
From renovated chemistry labs and refreshed study spaces to new laundry machines, upgraded classrooms, a new testing center, and improvements to athletic facilities, major projects are underway across BU’s Charles River and Medical Campuses.
Here are the campus construction projects to know about ➡️ http://spr.ly/6186BGfPfA
10/10/2026
Who deserves to be recognized on the BU stage? 🎓
For the third year in a row, Boston University is inviting members of the BU community to nominate someone for an honorary degree at the 2027 Commencement. Nominees can come from any field, with past recipients recognized for achievements in scholarship, science, the arts, public service, humanitarian work, and more.
Nominations are confidential and must be submitted by October 19.
Read more ➡️ http://spr.ly/6184BGfzH0
10/09/2026
Terriers Meet Huskies 🐾
BU men’s hockey goaltender Mikhail Yegorov (CAS’28) shows some love to an Alaskan husky during the team’s visit to Trail Breaker Kennel in Fairbanks, Alaska, on October 1.
The Terriers opened their season with two victories over the University of Alaska, with Yegorov stopping 41 of the 42 shots he faced.
📸: Dan Koerner
What can butterflies teach us about life in the city? 🦋
Boston University researcher Abby Robinson (GRS’26) teamed up with the Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy to study butterflies in the heart of downtown Boston, turning her research into a citizen science program where anyone can help track butterfly populations and migration.
10/08/2026
Happening soon: Charting Our Future | Transformation in Action.
Join us live as President Gilliam explores the progress Boston University is making across the four pillars of our Strategic Framework. Learn how people across the University are turning ideas into action
Tune in at 4:30 p.m. ET. Link in the comments to access the livestream
Set your reminder and watch with us.
10/08/2026
A $41 million funding boost could help turn more promising research into lifesaving treatments. 🧬
The NIH has awarded BU’s Clinical & Translational Science Institute a seven-year grant to expand research support, training, community engagement, and collaborations across Boston University, Boston Medical Center, and the VA Boston Healthcare System.
From pioneering lung disease treatments to advancing research in stroke recovery, infectious disease, individualized medicine, and more, the CTSI is helping break down the walls between disciplines and move discoveries closer to the patients who need them.
More here ➡️ http://spr.ly/6182BGN8ZY
10/07/2026
Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to start with a crisis. Sometimes, it starts with taking two minutes to check in.
This Thursday, October 8, BU is offering free, anonymous mental health screenings and resource fairs on both campuses as part of World Mental Health Day. The University is also hosting events throughout October focused on connection, wellness, self-care, and support, from therapy dog yoga to su***de prevention programs.
Learn more ➡️ http://spr.ly/6185BGN817
Disciplined, arduous, and fueled (by ) 🏉
We walked 100 meters with to learn a little more about their club, what keeps them going, and what gets them hyped.
Check them out on Instagram (and maybe even try out 👀)
See you in the scrum!
10/07/2026
Get to know one of the newest members of BU’s Class of 2030 🐾
Born in Fiji, raised in Vermont, and competing on the US Junior Snowboard Racing Team, Alaiza Roth (CAS’30) has taken an unconventional path to Boston University.
The dual US-Fiji citizen describes herself as a “Pacific Island girl who surfs in the snow.” Now, she’s balancing international relations, her connection to her Fijian roots, and dreams of competing in the 2030 Winter Olympics.
Read more ➡️ http://spr.ly/6185BGF37X
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