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Boston University Community@BUCommunity_
29 Aug 2025
This year, @BU_Tweets welcomes 23 Thomas M. Menino Scholars and 52 Community Service Award recipients. @MayorWu joined President Melissa Gilliam to celebrate these @BostonSchools graduates. These scholarships represent a $18.4M commitment from BU over the next four years. bu.edu/articles/2025/…
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
23 Jun 2025
Boston University rises in new rankings of world universities and cited as a digital leader in higher education.

Check it out ➡️ spr.ly/60184bJHw
Infographic from Boston University showcasing its improved standings in recent rankings. The background features the university campus. Text overlay includes: 'Boston University Rises in New Rankings.' QS 2026 World University Rankings: 25th among 192 U.S. institutions and 88th globally out of 1,501. Emerging's 2025 Digital Leaders in Higher Education Rankings: 9th in Data Science, AI, & Business Analytics; 11th in Digital Talent Development; 12th in Computer Science; 21st in Digital Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation Management.
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Boston University Global Development Policy Center
@GDP_Center
16 Jun 2025
🚨 ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: The Global Economic Governance Initiative is looking to support @BU_Tweets full-time faculty members engaged in research related to global economic governance with a $2,500 seed grant + more.

Apply by July 31: gdpcenter.org/43KcH9l
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Boston Chamber
@bostonchamber
6 Jun 2025
Don’t miss your chance to hear from Dr. Melissa Gilliam, President of @BU_Tweets, as she shares her insights and advice in leadership, higher education, and career journeys. Save your seat: bostonchamber.com/events/womens-…
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Boston Chamber
@bostonchamber
3 Jun 2025
You’re invited to a fireside chat with Dr. Melissa Gilliam, President of @BU_Tweets, moderated by 2025 Pinnacle Honoree, Rachel Felix!

Register now: bostonchamber.com/events/womens-…
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Science in Boston
@ScienceinBoston
29 May 2025
Congrats to the lab of Dr. @anafiszbein at @BU_Tweets on their new @MolecularCell study! 👏

It shows that U1 snRNP regulates alternative promoter activity in human cells by inhibiting premature polyadenylation.

Read the paper: bit.ly/4kzOrMM
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Boston University Community@BUCommunity_
27 May 2025
The 27th annual @bostonschools Valedictorian Luncheon was filled with joy and pride as we celebrated valedictorians from across the city, including four students who will be heading to @BU_Tweets this fall!

👏 Congrats to Christina, Gesu, Madelin and Samuele. We can’t wait to ish at BU!
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BU Athletics@BUAthletics
20 May 2025
With our @TerrierSoftball and @TerrierMROW teams competing during Commencement Weekend, we and @BU_Tweets hosted our annual convocation with a special ceremony to highlight their accomplishments.

Congratulations again to the senior class! #ProudtoBU
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
18 May 2025
At BU’s 152nd Commencement Ceremony, Emily Deschanel (CFA’98, Hon.’25) shared these thoughtful pieces of advice with #BU2025:
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
18 May 2025
During #BU2025’s Commencement Ceremony, student speaker Jason Wexler (COM’25, Questrom’25) shared these inspiring words with his classmates:
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
18 May 2025
Join us live as we celebrate the Commencement of #BU2025 undergraduate and graduate students at the University-wide ceremony.

Join the livestream ➡️spr.ly/6019NW8FD
A large crowd of people dressed in red, celebrating outdoors with confetti falling from above. The background shows a tall building and trees. The right side of the image has a red banner with the Boston University logo at the top, and text that reads 'WATCH THE LIVESTREAM CLASS OF 2025 COMMENCEMENT JOIN THE CONVERSATION #BU2025'."
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
8 May 2025
.@NIH has awarded $15M to the @bu_cte-led DIAGNOSE CTE Research Project-II. The study aims to identify biomarkers through blood & brain imaging to improve CTE diagnosis in living patients & distinguish it from similar diseases like Alzheimer’s.

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Photo: A football player in a blue uniform gearing up to throw the ball during a game
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
2 May 2025
Along with a delicious brunch 😋, this year's Senior Breakfast featured musical performances, speeches, and special guests. The event's highlight was the exciting announcement of this year's commencement speaker, Emily Deschanel (@BUArts’98).

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Photo: A large banquet hall filled with numerous round tables, each set with white tablecloths, plates, glasses, and cutlery. The room is crowded with people sitting at the tables and standing around. In the center of the image, a person in a Boston University mascot costume (a dog) wearing a red and white jersey with "BOSTON 00" on it is posing for photos with attendees. Many people are taking pictures or looking at their phones. The atmosphere appears lively and social.Photo: A group of people dressed in black are standing on a stage behind a podium with a "Boston University" sign. There is a large trophy on the left side of the stage. The audience is seated at tables with white tablecloths, glassware, and plates.
Photo: Boston University President Melissa Gilliam is standing at a podium with a "BU" logo on it, giving a presentation or speech. The person is wearing a black and white striped top and black pants. In the background, there are screens displaying information and various objects such as food trays and kitchen equipment. The setting appears to be an indoor event space or cafeteria.Photo: A group of people are gathered around a white dog lying on the floor. Some individuals are petting the dog while others are standing and observing. The scene appears to be indoors, possibly in a public or communal space with large windows in the background.
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
2 May 2025
Actor and animal rights advocate Emily Deschanel (CFA’98) will deliver the Commencement speech to the Class of #BU2025.

At Senior Breakfast, President Gilliam also announced the Honorary Degree recipients: Sheri Fink, Chief Justice Rebeca Carrillo (LAW’92), and Dominic Moulden.
A woman with long, wavy brown hair is shown against a light blue background. Her face is blurred out. She is wearing a dark blue top with floral patterns. The text on the image reads: "Emily Deschanel (CFA'98) Commencement Speaker A prominent actor and activist."A blurred image of a person with long dark hair, wearing a red beaded necklace and a dark top. The text on the image reads: "Sheri Fink" in white font, "Honorary Degree Recipient" in red font on a red background, and "A Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and television producer."
A blurred portrait of a person with shoulder-length hair, wearing a black judicial robe. The background includes an American flag. Text on the image reads: "Rebeca Martinez (LAW'92) Honorary Degree Recipient. A trailblazing judge." A man with a blurred face is wearing a gray suit jacket over a black shirt. The text on the image reads "Dominic Moulden, Honorary Degree Recipient. An artist, organizer, and educator."
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BU IS&T@buithelp
1 May 2025
Happy #WorldPasswordDay Terriers! Do you have the BEST PASSWORD EVER? Today is a reminder that it's never too late to refresh your BU password with a brand new, stronger and longer one! Celebrate by updating today, check your inbox or visit: bit.ly/4cY9OEU @BU_Tweets
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
30 Apr 2025
#ProudtoBU 🐾 ❤️ The Terrier women's tennis team clinched their seventh Patriot League championship on April 27th. The win marked the 29th conference title in program history.

Best of luck to this team as they face No. 11 Texas Tech in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Photo: A group of women in white tennis gear smile and pose around a trophy and a sign claiming their championship.
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
24 Apr 2025
Jarren Duran's admission of a suicide attempt during a slump surprised the Red Sox and received praise for his honesty. We spoke with Jaimie Gradus from @BUSPH about the importance of Duran's openness regarding his struggles.

Read on ➡️ spr.ly/60142eFh4
Photo: Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran looks on during an MLB game
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Boston University@BU_Tweets
23 Apr 2025
BU researchers and collaborators at @BostonChildrens are launching a new AI–powered surveillance platform, the Biothreats Emergence, Analysis, and Communications Network (BEACON), to monitor and analyze infectious disease threats worldwide.

Details ➡️ spr.ly/60162bD7w
Photo: An illustration of global communication networks, with lines across the globe
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Hariri Institute for Computing, Boston University
@BU_Computing
22 Apr 2025
Are words arbitrary? A new @BU_Tweets-led study says no, challenging core language theory.
Findings in @PNASNews show patterns in ASL, English & Spanish—suggesting words reflect meaningful language structure. This could reshape how we learn, recover & model language.

➡️Learn more: ht#PNAS #LanguageScience #ASL #DeafStudies #ResearchImpact #BUResearch #SignLanguage #ComputerVision #Systematicity #Iconicity #Linguistics @ChapmanU
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