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Our Mission
At Boston University Academy, kind and curious students who love learning are challenged to read deeply and think critically, to explore adventurously at Boston University, and to engage meaningfully in our community and beyond.
Core Values
Inquiry | Knowledge | Independence | Belonging | Joy
Featured News
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Odyssey 2026
November 2, 2026BUA is proud to share the fall 2026 edition of Odyssey: The Magazine of Boston University Academy. In this issue you will find: From... More
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Mara Dryden-Peterson ’28 Named to MFA Teen Arts Council
October 27, 2026Mara Dryden-Peterson '28 was named to the Museum of Fine Arts 2026-2027 Teen Arts Council. The Teen Arts Council (TAC) is the MFA’s "paid... More
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Lyahnnette Morales ’27 Represents MA in Miss America’s Teen Competition
October 5, 2026Lyahnnette Morales '27 competed in the Miss America Teen competition in West Palm Beach, FL in September. Lyahnnette advanced to the national stage after... More
Head of School Blog
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Asking for Help
November 13, 2026One of the most common questions I field from families new to BUA is what they can do at home to support their children... More
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Meaning through Service
November 6, 2026We send warm wishes to our families who begin celebrating Diwali today. May your hearts and homes be filled with light and laughter. We will... More
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What (and Why) I’m Reading
November 2, 2026I’m several chapters into a new book by MIT professor Eric So titled The Collision: What AI Does to Us. I picked it up... More
