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This year, Brian Walsh (GRS'09,'12) and his team made history when LEXI—a BU-designed X-ray telescope—landed on the moon! After a successful voyage, LEXI marks the first BU-built device to ever reach another celestial object 🚀
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December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
This year, Brian Walsh (GRS'09,'12) and his team made history when LEXI—a BU-designed X-ray telescope—landed on the moon! After a successful voyage, LEXI marks the first BU-built device to ever reach another celestial object 🚀
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Our Terriers of 2025 countdown continues! Last December, Luisa Paiewonsky (MET'96) became Massachusetts's first-ever executive director of megaprojects, tasked with building two new bridges to Cape Cod and realigning the Mass Pike in Allston.
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December 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our Terriers of 2025 countdown continues! Last December, Luisa Paiewonsky (MET'96) became Massachusetts's first-ever executive director of megaprojects, tasked with building two new bridges to Cape Cod and realigning the Mass Pike in Allston.
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Our next Terriers of 2025 shoutout goes out to the five BU alumni honored at this year’s Best of BU Awards ceremony! 🏅 Read more about their many accomplishments here ➡️ spr.ly/63325CTRy7
December 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our next Terriers of 2025 shoutout goes out to the five BU alumni honored at this year’s Best of BU Awards ceremony! 🏅 Read more about their many accomplishments here ➡️ spr.ly/63325CTRy7
After a career in the tech industry, Lorinda Visnick (CAS'87) discovered her next calling: public policy. At 60, she spent the summer interning for Senator Jason Lewis in the Mass. State House, driven by a desire to better her community.
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December 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
After a career in the tech industry, Lorinda Visnick (CAS'87) discovered her next calling: public policy. At 60, she spent the summer interning for Senator Jason Lewis in the Mass. State House, driven by a desire to better her community.
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As the founding director of BU's Biological Design Center, Christopher Chen has spent his career at the forefront of cellular engineering. This year, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine—one of the field's highest honors 🧬
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December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
As the founding director of BU's Biological Design Center, Christopher Chen has spent his career at the forefront of cellular engineering. This year, he was elected to the National Academy of Medicine—one of the field's highest honors 🧬
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One of the most recognizable faces in advertising, David Hoffman (CFA'99) made a splash with his character Doug—often accompanied by his emu sidekick. Once a Shakespearean performer at BU, he has become a true marketing icon.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
One of the most recognizable faces in advertising, David Hoffman (CFA'99) made a splash with his character Doug—often accompanied by his emu sidekick. Once a Shakespearean performer at BU, he has become a true marketing icon.
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Founder and CEO of LiveWire Collaborative, Angela Pitter (ENG’86, MET’93) is also an active alumni leader. A long-time volunteer, this year she continued giving back to her BU community by offering free career webinars on leveraging AI.
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December 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Founder and CEO of LiveWire Collaborative, Angela Pitter (ENG’86, MET’93) is also an active alumni leader. A long-time volunteer, this year she continued giving back to her BU community by offering free career webinars on leveraging AI.
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Next on our list is Justin Moy (CDS’25,‘27)! Born with muscular dystrophy, Moy has dedicated his life to understanding the disease. His research with BU's Center for Computing and Data Sciences is helping create pathways to better treatments.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Next on our list is Justin Moy (CDS’25,‘27)! Born with muscular dystrophy, Moy has dedicated his life to understanding the disease. His research with BU's Center for Computing and Data Sciences is helping create pathways to better treatments.
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Shaping the future of American opera is no small feat, but Missy Mazzoli (CFA'02) is up to the task. The Emmy-nominated composer added to her list of accolades this year, taking home the prestigious Marie-Josée Kravis Prize for New Music! 🎶
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December 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Shaping the future of American opera is no small feat, but Missy Mazzoli (CFA'02) is up to the task. The Emmy-nominated composer added to her list of accolades this year, taking home the prestigious Marie-Josée Kravis Prize for New Music! 🎶
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Our first Terrier of 2025 is the legendary Jack Parker (Questrom'68, Hon.'97). With a record-setting career leading BU Men's Hockey, Parker made history this year by becoming BU's first-ever inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame! 🏒
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December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our first Terrier of 2025 is the legendary Jack Parker (Questrom'68, Hon.'97). With a record-setting career leading BU Men's Hockey, Parker made history this year by becoming BU's first-ever inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame! 🏒
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Our favorite year-end tradition starts tomorrow! 🎉 For the final days of 2025, we'll be counting down to the New Year by highlighting some of the BU alumni & friends who make us #ProudToBU ❤️🐾
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Our favorite year-end tradition starts tomorrow! 🎉 For the final days of 2025, we'll be counting down to the New Year by highlighting some of the BU alumni & friends who make us #ProudToBU ❤️🐾
Thanks to his scholarships, Joe Fan (CAS'10, GRS'10) left BU with two degrees, professional goals, and his future wife. Now, he's giving back as a donor and BU Alumni Council member to open the door for the next generation of Terriers 🐾
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December 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Thanks to his scholarships, Joe Fan (CAS'10, GRS'10) left BU with two degrees, professional goals, and his future wife. Now, he's giving back as a donor and BU Alumni Council member to open the door for the next generation of Terriers 🐾
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Jacques Pépin (Hon.’11), chef, TV host, and longtime BU faculty member, is celebrating two milestones this year: his 90th birthday and a new cookbook, The Art of Jacques Pepin: Favorite Recipes and Paintings from My Life in the Kitchen 👨🍳
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December 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Jacques Pépin (Hon.’11), chef, TV host, and longtime BU faculty member, is celebrating two milestones this year: his 90th birthday and a new cookbook, The Art of Jacques Pepin: Favorite Recipes and Paintings from My Life in the Kitchen 👨🍳
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As one of Hollywood's most respected production designers, Wynn Thomas (CFA'75) has created the visual look for acclaimed films such as Malcolm X, Mars Attacks!, A Beautiful Mind and more. This fall, he was recognized with an honorary Oscar.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:30 PM
As one of Hollywood's most respected production designers, Wynn Thomas (CFA'75) has created the visual look for acclaimed films such as Malcolm X, Mars Attacks!, A Beautiful Mind and more. This fall, he was recognized with an honorary Oscar.
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This fall, Innovate@BU launched Student-Made, a program that promotes student-run small businesses. From crocheted animals to custom rings, students are gaining visibility and support from pop-up events and an online marketplace.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM
This fall, Innovate@BU launched Student-Made, a program that promotes student-run small businesses. From crocheted animals to custom rings, students are gaining visibility and support from pop-up events and an online marketplace.
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Chompon “Boong” Boonnak (MET’13), co-owner of Brookline restaurant Mahaniyom, recently earned major Michelin recognition—a Bib Gourmand designation and an Exceptional Cocktails award—in the inaugural Boston list 👏
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December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Chompon “Boong” Boonnak (MET’13), co-owner of Brookline restaurant Mahaniyom, recently earned major Michelin recognition—a Bib Gourmand designation and an Exceptional Cocktails award—in the inaugural Boston list 👏
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Mark your calendars, Terriers! March 27–28, join the global alumni community in Singapore for the 2026 Asia Alumni Forum! Celebrate 20 years of alumni gatherings in Asia, mingle with fellow Terriers, and hear President Gilliam's vision for BU's future.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Mark your calendars, Terriers! March 27–28, join the global alumni community in Singapore for the 2026 Asia Alumni Forum! Celebrate 20 years of alumni gatherings in Asia, mingle with fellow Terriers, and hear President Gilliam's vision for BU's future.
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On December 2, BU students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff came together to give back and celebrate what makes them #ProudToBU. Thank you to all of the donors who helped make this year’s #GivingTuesday a success!❤️🐾
December 5, 2025 at 10:15 PM
On December 2, BU students, alumni, parents, faculty, and staff came together to give back and celebrate what makes them #ProudToBU. Thank you to all of the donors who helped make this year’s #GivingTuesday a success!❤️🐾
Just hours after Marnie Jones (COM’96) said her final goodbyes to her father, she received a remarkable sign: an email from the BU Alumni Help Desk with the news that her class ring—a gift from her parents, lost for 30 years—had been found.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Just hours after Marnie Jones (COM’96) said her final goodbyes to her father, she received a remarkable sign: an email from the BU Alumni Help Desk with the news that her class ring—a gift from her parents, lost for 30 years—had been found.
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We’ve already raised over $200,000! Thank you to everyone who has participated in this year’s #BUGivingTuesday. Every dollar makes a difference! Haven’t made your gift yet? It’s not too late!
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December 3, 2025 at 1:30 AM
We’ve already raised over $200,000! Thank you to everyone who has participated in this year’s #BUGivingTuesday. Every dollar makes a difference! Haven’t made your gift yet? It’s not too late!
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Way to go, Terriers! We just hit 500 unique donors for #GivingTuesday! Let's keep the momentum going!
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December 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Way to go, Terriers! We just hit 500 unique donors for #GivingTuesday! Let's keep the momentum going!
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We're on a roll now! Thanks to your generosity, we've already raised $100k to support our students. Let's keep the #GivingTuesday spirit coming!
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December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We're on a roll now! Thanks to your generosity, we've already raised $100k to support our students. Let's keep the #GivingTuesday spirit coming!
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What is #GivingTuesday? Every year, Terriers come together to participate in a day of global philanthropy and give back to BU. From research to scholarships and student life, your generosity has direct impacts on Comm Ave and beyond!
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December 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
What is #GivingTuesday? Every year, Terriers come together to participate in a day of global philanthropy and give back to BU. From research to scholarships and student life, your generosity has direct impacts on Comm Ave and beyond!
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Happy #GivingTuesday, Terriers! Today is a global day of giving back, and we’re calling on you to support whatever matters the most to you at BU. From scholarships to UROP, your generosity helps push Boston University forward.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Happy #GivingTuesday, Terriers! Today is a global day of giving back, and we’re calling on you to support whatever matters the most to you at BU. From scholarships to UROP, your generosity helps push Boston University forward.
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Today, we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving—a holiday that dates back to 1621. But how did it become synonymous with turkey and football? BU Today sat down with master lecturer of archeology and gastronomy, Karen Metheny, to find out!
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November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Today, we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving—a holiday that dates back to 1621. But how did it become synonymous with turkey and football? BU Today sat down with master lecturer of archeology and gastronomy, Karen Metheny, to find out!
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