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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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BUA Ethics Bowl Team Wins MA Annual High School Bowl
February 13, 2026This week, the BUA Ethics Bowl Team competed at -- and won! -- the Annual High School Ethics Bowl at Tufts University. This year's... More
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Lyahnnette Morales ’27 Crowned Miss Boston’s Teen 2026
February 13, 2026Last weekend, Lyahnnette Morales '27 was crowned Miss Boston’s Teen 2026, earning the opportunity to represent the city of Boston at Miss Massachusetts’ Teen... More
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Reva Machanavajhula ’28 Selected for MA Junior Golf Team
January 8, 2026Reva Machanavajhula '28 was selected for the Massachusetts state junior golf team, one of only eight girls in the state to achieve this honor. According to... More
Head of School Blog
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Mentors
February 6, 2026I’m writing from a conference of heads of school from leading independent schools around the country. Among the roughly 100 attendees are a half-dozen... More
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Connecting Disciplines
January 30, 2026I visited several classes this week. Even on these cold, gray January days in the aftermath of a snowstorm, the energy and engagement were... More
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The Arts in Bloom
January 23, 2026In the depth of winter, we are experiencing a blossoming of the arts. The hallway walls are a riot of color – filled with... More
