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Love Italian cuisine? Go explore the North End with our guide. The neighborhood is about more than just food though. Check out its rich history, one-of-a-kind shops, and winding streets. 🍝 http://spr.ly/63329LErtx

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FitRec began its Outdoor Programs series in fall 2019 and has expanded to over a dozen outdoor excursions for BU students, from skiing to hiking to overnight camping. The programs’ durations range from day trips to multiday programming and are categorized by intensity levels.

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Is the United States facing a constitutional crisis? BU LAW Professor Jessica Silbey says yes, but it’s not up to the courts to resolve it. She emphasizes the important role representatives and individual citizens play in ensuring the future of democracy.

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#Breaking from the BU CTE Center: Researchers confirm NHL legend Bobby Hull had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). His family hopes his story will raise awareness and encourage others to seek help. Details ⬇️

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The weekend is upon us. Need plans? Look no further: 🐝🎶 Live music at the Beehive 🏒 BU men’s hockey against Northeastern 🚛 The Greenway food trucks And more ⬇️

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The BU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams make their way to Bucknell for the 2025 Patriot League Championship. The men’s team is hoping for a fourth-place finish, while the women look to carry the momentum from last season’s top-three finish.

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BU's Adriana Craciun's upcoming book, Arctic Enlightenment: The Time of Plants in the Global Seed Vault, delves into the history and symbolism of the Svalbard Seed Vault, highlighting its role as a beacon of hope amid our climate crisis. Read on ⬇️

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@comatbu.bsky.social new Center on Media Innovation for Social Impact will tackle societal challenges by enhancing communication, starting with environmental justice and working with affected communities to create effective communication strategies.

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Mission update: LEXI's journey. NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 is transporting the BU-developed telescope, LEXI, to the moon. The spacecraft is over two weeks from landing, but enjoy these stunning new images of its journey. Read on ⬇️

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Let it snow 🏂 ❄️ ☃️ 📸: Cydney Scott

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To celebrate Black History Month, we compiled a list of 15 remarkable Black BU alumni who have made lasting impacts in politics, civil rights, sports, arts, media, medicine, education, and more. Check it out ⬇️

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Mission update 🌗 NASA’s Blue Ghost Mission 1 spacecraft is taking a BU-developed telescope, called LEXI, to the moon. The spacecraft is still more than two weeks away from its scheduled lunar landing, but check out these stunning new images that capture its out-of-this-world journey. ⬇️

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If you’re looking for a fun, simple, and cost-effective way to celebrate, look no further than these movies we curated for a Valentine’s Day movie marathon that run the gamut from romance to horror to cynical. Take a look ⬇️

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City of Boston Week is coming up! #GoBU City of Boston residents can get complimentary tickets to @BUAthletics events from February 14-22! Get tickets ➡️ http://spr.ly/63320IeZza

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Are you a @bostonu.bsky.social grad student, med student, doctoral or post doc trainee looking for funding for research related to infectious diseases or global health security? We have a pilot grant opportunity for you! Apply by March 31st! www.bu.edu/ceid/2025/02...

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BU strongly supports the lawsuit filed by the Association of American Universities (AAU) to halt the NIH's drastic funding cuts. These changes could severely impact our ability to conduct life-saving research and train the next generation of scientists. Details ⬇️

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Introducing the 2025 Beanpot Champions! Our Boston University Men's Ice Hockey team has claimed the Beanpot Trophy!! 🏆🫘 #ProudtoBU ❤️🐾

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The energy we're looking for at the Beanpot Finals: ⬇️ 🏒 🐾 ❤️

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Congratulations to Philadelphia Eagles owner and Boston University alum Jeffrey Lurie (Wheelock’75) on his Super Bowl LIX win! Read up on some fun facts about his time at BU and beyond! Keep reading ⬇️

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Our 24-hour countdown is set. See you at the Beanpot 'ship, Eagles. 🐾 🏒 #GoBU

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David Hoffman (CFA’99) went from chasing acting gigs to becoming an advertising icon as Liberty Mutual’s mustachioed spokesman, Doug. His comedic chemistry with LiMu Emu has made the campaign a household name. 🗽 ➡️ http://spr.ly/63326xIHWu

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Hard at work. 📚📝 🤓 📸: nic.lehoux on IG

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How well do you really understand #AI? Our A-to-Z guide on artificial intelligence, with help from BU professors, explains the technology’s uses and problems, its rise and its risks, plus what kind of research is happening at BU. 💻

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BU, we’re finals bound! 🏆🐾 The BU men’s ice hockey team is heading to the Beanpot finals for a classic showdown against our favorite opponent, BC, for the 32nd Beanpot Championship title. Let's go, Terriers! Details ➡️ http://spr.ly/63320xFLvs

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Hey, @bostonu.bsky.social CDS community! These past two weeks have been a filled with familiar faces, new connections, and moments worth capturing. We’ve been keeping an 👀 on the action, and now it’s time to see who made the cut. Have you been spotted? 📸

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Beanpot, Beanpot, Beanpot! 🏒 Tonight, Boston University Men's Ice Hockey faces Harvard in the first round of the Dunkin’ Beanpot. Let's go, Terriers! http://spr.ly/63325xaRRP

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Meta's end of partnership with independent fact-checkers raises concerns about misinformation and public trust. The shift to a "community notes" model may affect content quality, according to @COMatBU's Michelle Amazeen. ⬇️

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#ProudtoBU 🐾 Composer, flutist, and educator and BU College of Fine Arts alum Valerie Coleman has received her second Grammy nomination, for her contemporary classical work Revelry—a nomination she found out about through her students. 🏆

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Would we ever wish for six more weeks of winter in Boston? No way! Please don’t see your shadow, Mr. Groundhog—we’re ready for spring in the city! 🌷❄️

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This is what it feels like to be a Boston University Men's Ice Hockey fan. 🏒🐾 The dogpound never fails to bring the noise and energy to Agganis Arena. Let’s keep these vibes going for the rest of the season ❤️⚡️💥 #hockey #bostonuniversity #proudtobu

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Weekend plans? We have some ideas. Venture to this semester’s first Cinematheque or get in the mood for Valentine’s Day at Cambridge’s newest bookstore, women-owned Lovestruck Books, where you can meet four local authors Sunday afternoon. ⬇️ ❤️

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Ibram X. Kendi, the founding director of the Boston University Center for Antiracist Research (CAR), has decided to leave BU to join another university. CAR will close when its charter with the University expires on June 30.

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BU offers students an impressive range of mental health services, which is why Princeton Review recently named the University one of just 16 schools, out of more than 250 nationwide, to its inaugural 2025 Mental Health Services Honor Roll.

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Should K-12 students have their cell phones in classrooms? Some Massachusetts lawmakers filed bills this week to restrict smartphone use in schools, a subject BU researcher Joelle Renstrom has studied for years. She reacts to the latest news.

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Wishing you all a year of luck during 2025's Year of the Snake! 🐍

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A 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck 6 miles off York Harbor, Maine, on Monday, shaking Boston University. While some felt it, most remained unfazed. New England has several small quakes annually, highlighting its geological history.

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Should we remove fluoride from drinking water? Two BU experts in dental and public health weigh in on the controversy surrounding Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s comments regarding removing fluoride from drinking water supplies. ⬇️

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The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration at BU was a success. Organized by the Boston University Howard Thurman Center in collaboration with the City of Boston, the event showcased an uplifting keynote address by Cole Arthur Riley, whose insights profoundly connected with our community.

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⬅️ Scenes from the Newbury Center's Grand Reopening on January 22. The space now has individual offices for staff, a conference room, and a newly expanded multipurpose area for studying or gathering.

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Welcome back, Terriers! BU kicked off the spring semester with a short week, so the weekend is already upon us. Looking for plans in Boston? We've got you covered with a full list of things to do. Check it out ➡️ http://spr.ly/63324xyVlm

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Shane Lachance is a third-generation BU hockey player, the first sophomore in program history to be named captain and the grandson of legendary Terrier coach Jack Parker (Questrom’68, Hon.’97). But he’s determined to blaze his own trail with the Terriers. 🏒 🐾

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BU's Warren Towers is set for a $550M renovation over the next 3.5 years. Expect modern amenities, upgraded tech, and air-conditioned rooms—all while achieving net-zero emissions! 🏢 🏢 🏢 Read on ⬇️

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Frankie Romero has been a beloved figure at BU's Fenway Campus for four decades, starting as a part-time employee in high school and now serving as an area manager for Planning & Operations.

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Six BU alums celebrated in latest Forbes lists. — Terriers named to the magazine’s 30 Under 30 lists for 2025 and the 100 Most Powerful Women list for 2024. Take a look ➡️ http://spr.ly/63322aC7OI

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Malia Montalvo is a first-gen student and unstoppable trailblazer. While reflecting on her bounty of achievements, Montalvo offers advice for incoming first-gen students on how to shine bright and stand proud during the college years.

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A valiant effort fell short Tuesday night, as the BU women’s hockey team fell to Northeastern in the Dunkin’ Women’s Beanpot Championship. We have all the coverage. Details ➡️http://spr.ly/63322aIlPu

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Could twisting beams of light somehow make the internet faster and greener? BU engineer Siddharth Ramachandran has found tornado-shaped beams of light could increase optical fibers’ data handling capacity by up to 50 times. This is cool stuff. 😎

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We sat down with Judy Platt, chief health officer of Student Health Services, to ask what returning students need to know about the surging cases of norovirus, flu, and other respiratory viruses sweeping the country. Details ➡️http://spr.ly/63327avoKS

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Boston is bracing for the coldest weather of the season this week as an arctic chill settles in. Here’s how to stay safe and protect your home during this frigid stretch, BU. ❄️ ➡️ http://spr.ly/63328aqQys

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Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, first celebrated in 1986, dedicated to honoring the birthday of civil rights leader and prominent BU alumnus Martin Luther King Jr. (GRS’55, Hon.’59). BU’s annual observance, cohosted with the city of Boston, will take place on Jan. 25, at the GSU's Ballroom.

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