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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 10h

Mariana Agathoklis Schlock (COM'03) has a lot on her plate—she's a Fortune 50 executive, a communications leader, and a mother of two—but she still finds time to give back to BU as an active alum and an inaugural co-chair of the 1839 Society. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63326BGsYVe

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 13h

BU alumna and Iceland's sitting prime minister Kristrún Frostadóttir (GRS’14) returned to campus during Alumni Weekend to receive a 2026 Arts & Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award. Bostonia sat down with Frostadóttir after the ceremony. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63327BGs5CX

Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir (GRS’14) received a 2026 Arts & Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award in a ceremony at the BU Castle on September 24.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The orangutans of Gunung Palung National Park, Indonesian Borneo, are being threatened by wildfires, but BU anthropologist Cheryl Knott and her team are working to protect the great apes and their rainforest habitat 🦧 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63327BGqydX

Life before the fire: An orangutan mother and baby in Gunung Palung National Park.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

After more than a decade working in higher education and academic libraries, Kate Donovan has been appointed as BU's new university librarian, bringing a deep commitment to making libraries more accessible and inclusive 📚 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63328BGUxkA

Kate Donovan arrives at Boston University with more than a decade of experience working in and leading university libraries.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Boston University's 2026 Ignition Award winners are moving breakthrough research from the lab into the real world. This year's innovators are working to reduce knee pain, treat cancer, propel underwater robots, and more! Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63320BG5eNE

BU biomedical engineer Carolyn Marar (center) won an Ignition Award for her work with researchers Daniel Taub (left) and Venetia Zachariou (right) on a drug-free technology to tackle knee pain.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

U.S. News & World Report has ranked Boston University 34th in its latest compilation of the best national universities in the United States—BU’s highest-ever placement on the 43-year-old list and an eight-spot jump from last year. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63323BGdgvL

An aerial image of Boston University from the Charles River with text overlaid: "We're rising! Boston University ranked #34 among the best national universities, jumping eight spots in the 2027 US News & World Report Rankings.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Following its major renovation, Warren Towers' Tower A now features refreshed student rooms, updated bathrooms, air conditioning, new lounges, expanded laundry, and more, with the Warren Towers dining hall also receiving major upgrades. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63321BGdXsV

Lizzie Meden (COM’30) (left) and Chloe Johnson (ENG’30) in their newly renovated Warren Towers residence room.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Terriers, we want to hear from you! As we look ahead, BU wants to ensure your experience as an alum shapes our future. Your feedback will help us build what's next. But hurry, the 2026 BU Alumni Survey closes tomorrow, September 22! Take the survey ➡️ spr.ly/63329BGbZTH

BU's CDS building as seen from Storrow Drive

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Victor Goines (CFA'27) is a renowned jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, composer, nonprofit leader, and educator. Now, as he pursues a Doctor of Musical Arts in music education at BU's College of Fine Arts, he's also donning the title of student. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63327BGbwQf

Goines (right) and Wynton Marsalis (Hon.’92) perform at Lincoln Center in New York in 2013. Photo by Slaven Vlasic via Getty Images

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Four days, dozens of events, one Terrier community. As Alumni Weekend 2026 comes to a close, we want to thank all of our wonderful alumni, family, and friends for joining us back on campus. This is our favorite weekend of the year, and we can't wait to see you in 2027! #ProudtoBU ❤️🐾

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Welcome back to campus, Terriers! Alumni Weekend 2026 is off to a great start. From reunion parties to boat cruises on the Boston Harbor, there’s been no shortage of ways to celebrate your #TerrierPride. Today, the fun continues! 🎉 🐾

Class of 2016 and 2021 reunion party photo

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Alumni Weekend is finally here! With over 65 events on tap, from awards ceremonies and panel discussions to concerts and reunion parties, there's something for everyone. Here are three things you need to know about Alumni Weekend 2026 ❤️🐾 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63328BGp4PG

Harold DuFour-Anderson (COM’75, Wheelock’78) picks out a Class of ’75 shirt at a Golden Terriers celebration during Alumni Weekend 2025. Photo by Jake Belcher

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Purple wayfinders have reappeared along Comm Ave, which can only mean one thing: Alumni Weekend starts tomorrow! We can't wait to welcome our Terriers back to campus 🐾

BU Alumni Weekend 2026 wayfinder on Commonwealth Ave

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Terriers, we want to hear from you! As we look ahead, BU wants to ensure your experience as an alum shapes our future. Your feedback will help us build what's next. But hurry—the 2026 BU Alumni Survey closes September 22! Take the survey ➡️ spr.ly/63323BGTWQ1

A photo of the BU CDS building as seen from Storrow Drive.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

What did your summer look like? For 31 sophomores, it looked like internships at Boston City Hall, GBH, the Museum of Science, and more. Through BU Launchpad, Terriers gained experience, mentorship, and the confidence to build their futures. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63324BGTOjq

BU’s inaugural Launchpad interns gather for a welcome reception at the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences, June 8.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

From a BUTV student producer to co-executive producer on Vince Gilligan's hit sci-fi series, Jenn Carroll (COM’10) earned a nod for her work on Pluribus during last night's 78th Emmy Awards—among 8 other Terrier nominations. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63329BGRLMb

Several alums who work on Pluribus appeared on a Boston University Los Angeles (BULA) panel last year: music supervisor Thomas Golubić (COM’93) (from left), Apple TV creative content producer Dianna DiPrimio (CGS’04, COM’06), producer and writer Ariel Levine (CGS’10, COM’12), script coordinator Meredith Aebi (COM’20), coexecutive producer and writer Jenn Carroll (COM’10), and moderator and former BULA faculty Marcia Lewis Smith (COM’74), president of Lewis Smith Media. Carroll, Levine, and Aebi attended the BULA program. Photo courtesy of Clare Le

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

BU’s new Marine Science Career Accelerator gives students hands-on experience and professional certifications to help them transition from the classroom into marine science careers 🐟 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63327BGzmFF

Students in BU’s inaugural Marine Science Career Accelerator Program at Camp Emerald Bay on Catalina Island.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Every year, seemingly overnight, BU's Charles River and Fenway campuses come alive as 11,500 new and returning students take part in Move-In. BU photographers captured all the action throughout the week for a special photo gallery. Take a look ➡️ spr.ly/63321BGK7az

11,500 Terriers arrived in one week. Here’s what it looked like.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Time is running out to register for Alumni Weekend 2026! September 17–19, join fellow alumni and friends at the Back to BU Beach Festival, Taproom Trivia at Sunset Cantina, and so much more. Come share your BU pride on campus! Register now ➡️ spr.ly/63321BGJSQf

BU Alumni Weekend 2026 - Featured Events graphic with a photo of a family attending a previous Back to BU Beach Festival

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

This year, 89 Boston Public Schools graduates are arriving at BU with big dreams and a commitment to making a difference in their communities. Backed by BU scholarships, the Menino and Community Leaders Scholars are ready to change the world. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63327BGJlwv

Boston University President Melissa Gilliam (front row, third from right) welcomes 30 new Thomas M. Menino Scholars alongside Mary Skipper, Boston Public Schools superintendent (front row, far left), at a reception at the Questrom School of Business, August 31. Also part of the ceremony were 59 Community Leaders Scholars. “Boston gives something important to this University too. And that includes all of you,” Gilliam told the students.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

At her summer internship, Helena Nguyen (CFA’27, COM’27) combined skills in sculpture and advertising with her Vietnamese heritage to create educational programs for San Francisco's Asian Art Museum—and it all started with an Instagram Reel. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63324BGH9mn

Helena Nguyen (CFA‘27, COM‘27) inside the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco. Nguyen served as the museum’s inaugural learning and civic engagement intern.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If a research team lacks the resources for a study, their options have historically been limited. But BU, with support from the National Science Foundation, is creating an automated "cloud lab" network that scientists across the country can use remotely. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63328BGBKSw

Building out BU’s cloud lab capabilities, as well as those of other US labs, should “democratize the space and lower the capital expenses of building up a biotechnology company,” says Douglas Densmore, founding director of the DAMP Lab.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

At this week's Matriculation ceremony, BU welcomed 3,722 new Terriers. In a packed Agganis Arena, filled with scarlet and white T-shirts, President Gilliam urged incoming freshmen to embrace their shared superpower: finding common ground. Welcome, Class of 2030! ❤️🐾

Photos from Boston University's 2026 Matriculation ceremony. Photos by Jackie Ricciardi, Cydney Scott, and Janice Checchio

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Over the summer, BU's Photonics Center hosted Boston high school and community college educators for a 6-week, paid research opportunity, helping them build original curriculums and deepen their understanding of science concepts 🔬 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63322B1hYXM

Sarah Barrington, a 9th and 10th grade biology teacher at the English High School in Boston.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Alumni Weekend is just around the corner, and so is everyone's favorite Trivia night! Saturday, September 19, join fellow alums for Taproom Trivia at Sunset Cantina and put your knowledge to the test. But hurry, events are filling up fast! Register now ➡️ spr.ly/63323B1CWBX

BU Alumni Weekend 2026 - Sunset Cantina Taproom Trivia

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

BU has hundreds of classrooms, but finding the right place for ~4,500 classes each semester is a real challenge. Joey Russoniello (CDS’26) developed a program that could help optimize classroom assignments. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63326B1COde

Joey Russoniello (CDS’26) collaborated with IS&T as part of a CDS clinic on his senior capstone project.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Over the past year, we've heard from Terriers from Boston to Singapore. Now we want to hear from you. The 2026 BU Alumni Survey asks what you want to see from your Alumni Association, and your answers help shape what we build next ❤️🐾 Take the survey ➡️ spr.ly/63328B1ANE2

An image of Boston University's Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences as seen from Storrow Drive, with cars visible in the foreground. Photo by Janice Checchio.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

And just like that, BU becomes home to nearly 4,000 new students. Freshman move-in day is an emotional rite of passage as friends and family unload cars, set up dorms, and share one last hug before heading out. Welcome to BU, Terriers 🐾❤️ Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63329B1ALMN

Parents help freshmen settle into college life.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

From career readiness programs to hands-on internships, BU is giving our students a jump-start towards finding fulfilling careers. Support BU Students in Action today and make a difference for a Terrier's tomorrow. Make a gift ➡️ spr.ly/63325B1FXuN

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Kerith Koss Schrager (CAS’01) is vice president and head of conservation at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, built underground at the site of the World Trade Center. Her mission? Preserve history and honor victims, survivors, and first responders. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63322B1FkSk

Kerith Koss Schrager (CAS’01) says the museum has 28,000 objects in its collection and 50,000 digital assets. “We really have an emotional connection to this collection in a way that I haven’t had in other museums,” she says. Photo courtesy of Kerith Koss Schrager

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Alumni Weekend is a time to celebrate what BU means to you. It is also a chance to support the students, programs, and research that you care about most! Your gift supports the communities and opportunities that make us all #ProudtoBU. Give now ➡️ spr.ly/63325B1FnrN

Students studying in the Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

What could dust teach us? More than you might think! BU researcher Nan Liu is studying mind-bogglingly old, microscopic flecks of stardust that predate our Sun to better understand the ancient materials that built our solar system 🌌 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63325B10L19

Nan Liu, a BU Institute for Astrophysical Research senior research scientist, holds a meteorite sample. Just a small percentage of meteorites contain presolar grains. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

BU is launching two new programs to support convergent research across its schools, colleges, and research centers. The programs include new research funding opportunities and aim to help solve complex modern societal challenges. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63329B1LKhH

According to President Melissa Gilliam, the convergent research "may help solve some of the most complex challenges of our time."

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

The bins are back, and so are our Terriers. We're thrilled to welcome our returning students and the incoming class of #BU2030. Happy move-in, everyone! ❤️🐾

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

For many Terriers, The Dugout was more than a local dive. It was a third space, meeting place, and integral part of their BU experience. After its closure, BU alumni shared memories of traditions, friendships, and joy. Cheers to The Dugout 🍻 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63326B1ajls

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Thanks to her internship through BU's Yawkey Center, Marissa Carty (CAS’22, SSW’27) graduated with a job already lined up. Across BU, internships provide a launchpad for our Terriers' careers, and your support helps get them started. Make a gift ➡️ spr.ly/63320B1Q0di

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Looking for your next book? Check out Bostonia's latest reading list, featuring Christopher Castellani (GRS'99), Jasper Craven (COM'16), and Jessica Keener (CAS'79). Plus, a tiny excerpt from Heather Eng's (COM’04) debut novel, Double Happiness! 📚 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63327B1QPtf

Reading List: New Books by Alums Christopher Castellani, Jasper Craven, and Jessica Keener

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

The Back to BU Festival lineup is HERE! With returning favorites and newcomers to the festival stage, there will be something for everyone to enjoy—including a New England cookout. Join us Saturday, September 19, during Alumni Weekend! Register now ➡️ spr.ly/63327B1sdDV

An illustrated graphic of the BU Beach with Marsh Chapel and the MBTA Green Line visible in the background

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

BU PhD candidate MaryKate Smolenski (GRS’27) is highlighting overlooked voices of the American Revolution by creating lesson plans and teacher resources on Black Bostonians, women, Indigenous communities, and other underrepresented groups. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63321B1SQAZ

MaryKate Smolenski (GRS’27) stands inside the Boston Athenaeum, one of the oldest libraries in the nation.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

To celebrate its 60th anniversary, BU's Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) hosted a four-day concert featuring a Young Artist Orchestra Performance and a gala concert featuring Grammy-winning violinist Joshua Bell, accompanied by BUTI students 🎻 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63324B1cU6j

Boston University Tanglewood Institute students performed with Grammy Award–winning violinist Joshua Bell at a private 60th anniversary benefit concert on August 1: Claire Lee (BUTI’26) (from left), Ellie Washecka (BUTI’26), Magdalena Calabria (BUTI’26), Juliette Xiang (BUTI’26), Bell, Lucy Wang (BUTI’26), Antonio Casaranos (BUTI’26), Julia Lee (BUTI’26) and Nathan Lupinetti (BUTI’26).

The BUTI Young Artists Orchestra performs inside Seiji Ozawa Hall on August 1. Photo by Carlin Ma

Aram Demirjian (BUTI’02) (right), leads the BUTI Young Artists Orchestra August 1. Demirijian, who studied at BUTI as a teenager, now leads the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Carlin Ma

Boston University President Melissa Gilliam speaks at the benefit. Photo by Tom Tranfaglia

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

In an annual celebration and rite of passage, Boston University’s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine welcomes 138 first-year medical students at its White Coat Ceremony, which marks the beginning of their training. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63329B1cKzN

Max Ptacek (CAMED’30) is all smiles as he glimpses his family at the conclusion of the annual White Coat Ceremony.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

The arts are woven into everyday life at BU. September 17–19, celebrate the creativity of the BU community at Alumni Weekend! Join us back on campus to admire artwork, join a poetry reading, or dive into the world of theater on Comm Ave. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63324B1gpTy

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

In BU's Community Writing class, BU students and Brookline residents come together to exchange perspectives—and, along the way, form unexpected bonds—during weekly visits to the Brookline Senior Center. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63328B15YsY

Boston University students sharing life stories with older adults from the Brookline Senior Center.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Behind the charm of many New England homes is a problem: their walls contain little to no insulation. BU researchers are developing an augmented-reality system to create highly customizable insulation panels for historic homes Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63323B1j28b

BU researchers using augmented reality to insuate homes using both a software and mechanical approach.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Our Terriers want to know their BU education will lead to fulfilling careers. That's why, with your help, we're launching the Students in Action initiative to directly support career readiness and hands-on learning through internships. Learn more ➡️ spr.ly/63321B1w7a7

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Inspired by his pandemic-era street interviews in New York, Julian Shapiro-Barnum (CFA’21) has launched Outside Tonight, a seven-episode late-night variety show that combines celebrity interviews, comedy, games, and live music. Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63326B1ZAqa

Julian Shapiro-Barnum (CFA’21) says his new show, Outside Tonight, has the energy and spontaneity of internet culture while embracing the variety-show format that inspired it.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Taking advantage of this summer Friday with a walk through BU's Fenway campus 🌳

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Beginning in the upcoming academic year, Boston University has launched the BU Promise, a new financial aid initiative that cuts loans, ensures scholarships keep pace with tuition increases, and—for many—covers the full cost of tuition ❤️🐾 Read more ➡️ spr.ly/63322B1rgKm

A group of students cross Comm Ave with BU's CAS and CDS buildings in the background.

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Boston University Alumni Association @bualumni.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Sculptor Janice Corkin Rudolf's (CFA’74) home contains a lifetime’s worth of her art. But her pride and joy is upstairs in her studio, where her clay sculptures capture her subjects' inner essence. Read more on Bostonia ➡️ spr.ly/63328B1u4vo

Janice Corkin Rudolf's (CFA’74) at work in her home studio

Rudolf’s 1,600-pound bronze of the Franklin Park Zoo’s resident gorilla Kiki and her daughter Kimani. “I sat and watched them for hours,” Rudolf says. Photo by Zoo New England

Life Emerging at Boston Children’s Hospital. Photo courtesy of Janice Corkin Rudolf

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