BUA alumna Kendree Chen ’25 was named a 2025 US Presidential Scholar — one of only 161 students nationwide to be honored with this award, and one of only three in Massachusetts. The 2025 awardees were announced in a press release from US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on September 26. The US Presidential Scholar […]
BUA is delighted to present the 2025-2026 Distinguished Alumni Award to Dan Bear ’06 for his pioneering work at the intersection of AI and immunotherapy. This annual award, launched in 2022, goes to an alumnus/a who best exemplifies the values of BUA and has used those qualities to make an impact on the community and […]
On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Boston University Academy Head of School Chris Kolovos welcomed students, faculty, and staff back to school with opening remarks entitled “On Being There.” Read the full text of his ASM talk below. Good morning. On behalf of the faculty and staff, welcome to the 33rd year of Boston University Academy. […]
Not one to miss out on wellness trends, Boston University Academy is getting a glow-up. Beneath the scaffolding and plywood, the exterior of our building at One University Road is undergoing a transformation. Over nearly a century of Boston winters, the adhesive bonding the building’s concrete façade to the substructure began to detach, impacting the […]
This year, longtime math teacher Nick Dent celebrates his 20th year at BUA. In the classroom, as an advisor, on the ultimate field, and everywhere in between, Mr. Dent’s deep care for his subject and his students – along with his signature brand of sarcasm and his puzzle prowess – have become fixtures of the […]
Rising junior Dora M. 27’s research project, entitled “Chasing Justice: Rights and Responsibility of African American Women in WWII,” was featured in National History Day Massachusetts 2025 “Celebrating Juneteenth” virtual showcase. Dora’s project was selected from over 700 entries as an outstanding example of research highlighting stories of African American history, culture, achievement, and freedom. […]
The Swamp Cats are thrilled to announce the release of two incredible albums this year! The first album, American Standard, was recorded in the BUA music studio during October and November 2024. Featuring fresh takes on beloved classics like “Bye Bye Blackbird” and “St. Louis Blues,” all 6 songs on the album are Jazz standards […]
On Monday, May 19, BUA graduated the Class of 2025 – the largest class in the school’s history – at a commencement ceremony featuring a keynote address by Boston University President Dr. Melissa Gilliam. As you can see from the impressive matriculation list below, the members of the BUA Class of 2025 have exciting paths […]
On Monday, May 19, Boston University Academy graduated the Class of 2025 — the largest class in the school’s history, at 67 members. President Dr. Melissa Gilliam delivered the commencement keynote address to a packed house at BU’s Tsai Performance Center. The BUA Class of 2025 crossed the stage to receive their diplomas from Head […]
In a long-awaited and much-hoped for expansion, BUA significantly enlarged its physical footprint in the fall of 2024 by annexing the first floor in the rear section of One University Road – what used to be BU’s Student Activities Office. That space is now the BUA Student Commons, a multi-use area housing a large student […]