Twenty-three members of the Boston University Class of 2021 — 43% of the senior class — were commended by national recognition programs for their high school academic achievements. Four BUA students were honored through the College Board National Recognition Program (NRP) by scoring in the top 2.5% of PSAT/NMSQT test takers who identify as African […]
Head of School Chris Kolovos shares how BUA is preparing its students — and the broader school community — for the 2020 election. On Wednesday, we held a virtual All School Meeting. Even though we could only see one other through individual boxes on a Zoom screen, it felt good to be together as a […]
Curious to know what it looks and feels like at BUA these days? Take a peek inside a day in the life at BUA, courtesy of our resident student videographer Rohan Biju ’23. Enjoy!
Dr. James Davis, long-time BUA history and philosophy teacher beloved by generations of BUA students, has been selected as a recipient of this year’s University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award. This distinguished award has existed for more than three decades. Students accepted into the University of Chicago Class of 2024 were asked to nominate an […]
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 […]