Boston University

Boston University

Boston University is a private teaching and research institution granting undergraduate and graduate degrees. Although nominally Methodist, the student body is extremely diverse with many religions and nationalities represented. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, most of its athletic teams are members of the America East Athletic Conference.

Fast Facts

Established: 1839
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
President: Robert A Brown
Faculty: 3,812¹
Student enrollment: 32, 735¹
Alumni: 258,917²
Mascot: Boston Terrier
Nickname: Terriers
Motto: Learning, Virtue, and Piety
Weather: Boston, MA

Unique History

Boston University's charter specifically states that the university is open to all, without regard for race, sex or religion. It graduated the first female Ph.D., the first degreed Native American medical doctor, and the first African-American psychiatrist in the United States, among many other notables (including Martin Luther King Jr.).³

Housing

Every member of Boston University's population of over 16,000 undergraduates is guaranteed on-campus housing. Though the school has a large number of residence halls and has built several new ones in the past few years, some overflow students are housed in hotels. Since Boston is a densely packed urban center, the residential facilities are sometimes located some distance from academic buildings and free shuttles are provided to bring students to the campus.

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Official site: Boston University
Location website: Boston, MA
Boston University Graduate School: Graduate Admissions
Official Athletic site: Boston University "Terrier" Athletics
Wikipedia: Boston University
Princeton Review: Boston University
Boston University Merchandise: Barnes & Noble College Bookstore

Boston University News and Articles

BU Today: News & Events for the BU Community
Boston University Campus Newspaper: The Daily Free Press
Boston Newspaper: The Boston Globe
Google News: Boston University

Boston University Basics

Founded: 1839
Faculty: 3,931
Boston University Official Site: About BU
Undergraduates: 16,685
Postgraduates: 13,123

Boston University Leadership

President: Dr. Robert A. Brown
- 2005-present: President
  - 1998-2005: Provost, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Notable Alumni

Mike Eruzione, Captain of the 1980 Olympic Hockey Team
Edgar Helms, founded Goodwill Industries
Stan Grossfeld, writer, editor, and two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer at The Boston Globe
Gleason Archer, Sr., founder and first president of Suffolk University and Suffolk Law School
Diana Chapman Walsh, former President of Wellesley College
Kenneth Feld, CEO Feld Entertainment
Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights leader
Rikki Klieman, attorney and Court TV personality
Jason Alexander, actor
Olympia Dukakis, actress

Studying at Boston University

Boston University Undergraduate School
Boston University Graduate School
Boston University Schools and Colleges
Boston University Centers and Institutes
Boston University Notable Programs of Study:

Prospective Students for Boston University

These are from the official Boston University website:

Visiting Boston University

Boston University Admissions: Visiting Boston University

Boston University Hotels

Mahalo's Guide to Boston Hotels
Boston University Admissions: Boston Accommodations
Trip Advisor: Boston, Massachusetts Hotels
Citysearch: Budget Accommodations

Boston University Restaurants

Mahalo's Guide to Boston Restaurants
The Boston Globe: Restaurant Reviews and Dining Recommendations
Time Out Travel: Boston Restaurants & Bars

Boston University Transportation

Official Site: Directions to the Charles River Campus Admissions Reception Center
Airport: Logan Airport
Train (Amtrak): Acela Express | Downeaster | Lake Shore Limited | Regional
Train (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority): Commuter Rail Maps and Schedules
Bus Service: Greyhound

Boston University Student Life

Official Site: Student Central
Official Site: In the heart of the city... Experience BU
Citysearch: Boston City Guide - Recommendations and Reviews by Citysearch
Bostonvisit.com: Boston: America's College Town

Boston University Student Life News

Ars Technica: Boston U student fights RIAA attempt to discover names behind IP addresses
The Daily Free Press: "Medical Requirements Bar Some From Classes" (June 13, 2007)
WHDH-TV: Boston University students lend helping hand to boy with heart trouble

Boston University Student Media

Newspaper: The Daily Free Press
Radio: 90.9-FM WBUR
Television: BUTV

Boston University Blogs, and Forums

Boston University: Office of the Dean of Students - Dean's Blog
BUABC: Boston University Asian Business Club
Topix: Boston University NCAA News
College Confidential: Boston University - College Discussion

Boston University Timeline

Boston University Sports Teams

Official Athletic site: Boston University "Terrier" Athletics
Americaeast.com: The Official Website of the America East Conference
Hockey East Online: Hockey East Conference
Hockey: Men's | Women's
Crew: Women's | Men's

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