On September 2, Boston University Academy officially kicked off the 2020-2021 academic year with a Virtual All-School Meeting for all students and faculty. In his opening remarks, Head of School Chris Kolovos reflected on the “chance that we all have collectively to be the national model that this country needs right now.” Mr. Kolovos challenged […]
Visual Arts Instructor Elizabeth Cellucci announced her retirement from Boston University Academy last month, after a 20-year career at the school. Beloved by generations of BUA students, Ms. Cellucci is known for her calm presence, encouraging guidance, and sharp eye for form and detail. Her many advisees and students over the years loved and respected […]
BUA officially welcomed Mr. Chris Kolovos as our new head of school on July 1. We are thrilled to officially welcome Mr. Kolovos to the BUA family, and are excited about the energy, vision, and leadership he brings to our school. Mr. Kolovos shared the following message with families on July 10. Dear BUA Families, As […]
On Monday, June 1, Interim Head of School Dr. Rosemary White sent the following communication to the BUA community: Families across the country, in our city, and within our very own community are grieving today. In the last several months, we have witnessed a spate of racially-motivated violence in America: the killings of Breonna Taylor […]
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker delivered the keynote address at Boston University Academy’s Virtual Commencement, held Monday, May 18. In his remarks to the 47 graduates of the BUA Class of 2020, Governor Baker shared three pieces of advice: “Stick with it. Be willing to adapt and change…And seek out great friends and great mentors. No […]
Dear BUA Community, As I prepare to join the BUA family in July, I have had the great pleasure of immersing myself in the life of the school during two visits, first in October, and more recently in January — sitting in on two dozen classes; hearing from students in grade meetings, over lunch, and […]
Aditi Deokar ’21, shares the genesis of the following interview with Incoming Head of School Chris Kolovos: I met Mr. Kolovos at Fall Festival during his October visit, and I wanted the school to get to know our incoming head of school better. As head of school, Mr. Kolovos will represent the school, and we […]
Will Reason ’20 and Ewan Henderson ’20 share the following report of the BUA Boys’ Soccer team’s recent winning streak, starting with the Fall Festival game: “On a cool evening under the lights of Nickerson Field, BUA Boys’ Soccer fought back to win 2-1 against Boston Trinity Academy at the Fall Festival match. In a game […]
For the fourth consecutive year, BUA is proud to be an exhibitor at the Boston Book Festival in partnership with WBUR. The Boston Book Festival presents year-round events culminating in an annual festival that promotes a culture of literature and ideas, and enhances the vibrancy of our city. This year’s event will take place on […]
The Association of Independent Schools of New England (AISNE) is hosting their annual Expo for Families of Color Exploring Independent Schools at Boston University’s George Sherman Union – right in BUA’s backyard! Boston University Academy will be hosting a booth where families can learn more about our distinctive academic program and warm, close-knit community of […]