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Why do mosquitoes bite some people more than others? BU biologist Meg Younger is looking for innovative ways to prevent mosquito-borne illnesses, using methods borrowed from neuroscience to study how mosquitoes detect and respond to smell 🦟

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Did you graduate in 2016 or 2021? Guess what! We're hosting five- and ten-year reunion celebrations during Alumni Weekend! Return to campus on September 17–19 and reconnect with friends old and new ❤️🐾

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Hannah Bryson (CAS’28) is carving her own path in wrestling—one of the country's fastest-growing women's sports. With wins at the state and national level as her high school's first and only female wrestler, she's now making waves at BU 🤼‍♀️

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Taking in the view from the BU Bridge 🏙️

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BU researcher Naomi Caselli, director of the Wheelock College Deaf Center, has used her own experiences growing up in a bilingual deaf-hearing family to improve language access for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

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As a third-year medical student, Sarvesh Palaniappan (CAMED’27) has been rotating through a series of clerkships. Each rotation is about six weeks and is designed to allow students to learn more about a specific medical department.

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With Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey now in theaters, many Terriers are arriving with a unique perspective. Homer’s epic has been part of BU’s Core Curriculum for decades, teaching students timeless themes of home, identity, and storytelling.

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Has it been 50 years already? Time flies when you're having fun! September 17–19, celebrate your 50th Reunion during Alumni Weekend 2026 with our signature Golden Terrier events!

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Is American sunscreen getting an upgrade? BU dermatologist Michael Kwa explains why the FDA’s approval of bemotrizinol is a significant step forward and what people should look for when choosing a sunscreen to stay protected this summer 🌞

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Our world is full of noise, but an emerging technology from BU researchers offers a quieter future. Developed by Xin Zhang's team, the smart sound shield blocks noise and was honored on Fast Company’s 2026 World Changing Ideas Awards list.

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Whether it was growing professionally, building confidence, creating lasting connections, or all of the above, three former BU students share how interning with the BU Alumni Association helped prepare them for their future careers ❤️🐾

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Jacques Pépin (Hon.’11), chef, TV host, and longtime BU faculty member, hit two milestones last year: his 90th birthday and the release of his new cookbook. "The Art of Jacques Pépin" celebrates cooking, painting, and approachable recipes 🥘

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A student-designed device has won the Boston University Anthony Janetos Climate Action Prize. The project, inspired by the jet propulsion used by squids, will make lab fluid pumps smaller, cheaper, and more eco-friendly 🦑

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At this year's 78th Best of BU Alumni Awards—held during Alumni Weekend—we will honor the accomplishments of five exceptional alumni whose work pushes boundaries in healthcare, aerospace, and beyond. #ProudtoBU ❤️🐾

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Joe Bagley (CAS’06), Boston's Director of Archaeology, is working to uncover remnants of the Battle of Bunker Hill—one of the bloodiest of the Revolutionary War. He leads a team of archaeologists and volunteers, including fellow BU alumni.

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BU biologist Jeffrey Marlow’s new book, "The Dark Frontier", combines journalism, historical narrative, and policy work to explore the mysteries of the deep ocean, uncovering growing threats to Earth's climate.

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BU Connects. Regional networks. Alumni events. These BU Alumni Association resources are classics for a reason—they help you stay connected to BU, no matter where you are. But there are some alumni perks that might surprise you!

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Terriers 🤝 FIFA World Cup

Through her internship with Absolut Sport, Carol Gao (SHA’26 is gaining hands-on experience at one of the world’s biggest sporting events while preparing for a career in event management.

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BU welcomes new leadership this summer while announcing additional transitions across campus. Meet BU’s new provost and chief academic officer, Colin Duckett, and senior vice president for people, belonging, and culture, Manuel Cuevas-Trisán.

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In 2017, BU professor of psychiatry Tara Galovski helped create the Women Veterans Network (WoVeN). Since its founding, it has helped over 6,500 women veterans in all 50 states find a meaningful community after serving their country.

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