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Thousands celebrate Tufts University commencement on a sunny day

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:32:13 GMT

Standing before thousands gathered in the academic quad at Tufts University on a sunny spring morning Sunday, commencement speaker Claude M. Steele told graduates to find what they have a passion for and pursue it.

Suffolk University couple to graduate, marry on same weekend

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:47:28 GMT

(Photo courtesy Jordan Medalia)By Johanna Kaiser, Town CorrespondentEarning a masters degree may be reason enough for most graduates to celebrate. But for two matriculating Suffolk University students, commencement is just one ceremony they will be attending this weekend. Nearly two years...

Commencement voices: It's time to choose our own path

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:32:08 GMT

By Cathleen Miles In three days, I will graduate from Boston College. I will graduate college with $41,500 in loans, $1,259.01 in my bank account, no job, no health insurance, no place to live. Up until this point in our...

BU officials prepare for commencement weekend, with nearly 20,000 attendees expected

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:28:11 GMT

With nearly 20,000 parents, faculty, friends, and graduates expected to converge on Boston Universitys campus this weekend, the school is bringing in some big name guests and planning to ramp up security measures.

Commencement audiences grow, as more colleges broadcast graduation ceremonies online

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:46:33 GMT

Local colleges and universities have begun broadcasting live webcasts of commencement services over the past few years, enabling parents, friends, and alumni to watch ceremonies that they otherwise would not have been able to attend.

Senator William Cowan to speak at BC Law School commencement

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:28:45 GMT

Senator William Mo Cowan, the former chief of staff for Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick, will speak at the Boston College Law School Commencement on May 24, university officials announced in a statement.

Harvard Law School to accept college juniors

Wed, 15 May 2013 22:12:52 GMT

Harvard Law School announced that it will accept students in the Harvard College Class of 2015 for its deferred admissions program for juniors.

Northeastern says smoke-free policy will encourage students, rather than punish them

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:23:22 GMT

A day after Northeastern University announced its plans to be a smoke-free campus in the fall, school officials clarified the policy, saying that students caught smoking would not be fined or punished, but rather encouraged to quit with the help of university resources.

Wellesley College junior competes in college round of Jeopardy!

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:42:22 GMT

What local college student got the experience of a lifetime competing on Jeopardy! last week?

Harvard confirms case of tuberculosis, recommends testing for some

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:02:48 GMT

A member of the Harvard community has tested positive for tuberculosis, and the university is recommending those who may have come in contact with the affected person to be tested for the disease, according to a Harvard official.

Officers give out hundreds of helmets to cyclists on Commonwealth Avenue

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:00:08 GMT

Police officials from BU, Boston, and Brookline are teaming up this week to give away hundreds of free helmets to cyclists riding in the Commonwealth Avenue area, to prevent future accidents and spread awareness about biking safety.

Judge: MIT may redact names when releasing Aaron Swartz documents

Mon, 13 May 2013 23:00:53 GMT

MIT may redact the names of officials when releasing documents related to the Aaron Swartz case, a federal judge ruled today, saying the disclosure could expose investigators to harassment and retaliation.

UMass Boston to award posthumous degree to bombing victim Krystle Campbell

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:29:44 GMT

By Todd Feathers, Globe Correspondent UMass Boston will award a posthumous degree this month to Boston Marathon bombing victim Krystle Campbell, a former sociology student at the college, school officials said Monday. Amid the bustle and celebration of graduation, the...

Northeastern University announces plans to adopt a smoke-free policy for fall 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:06:40 GMT

A Northeastern University official announced today that the campus plans to adopt a smoke-free policy for the upcoming fall semester.

Most UMass presidents compensated less than average, according to study

Mon, 13 May 2013 16:18:07 GMT

The Chronicle of Higher Education released data today on executive compensation at 214 public schools in the US, which showed that overall, presidents in the University of Massachusetts system were compensated less than the average public school president.

Carole King, Willie Nelson, and Annie Lennox headline Berklee commencement

Sun, 12 May 2013 02:34:50 GMT

Some of the most respected names in music celebrated the next generation of singers, songwriters, performers, and producers Saturday at Berklee College of Musics commencement ceremony.

BU administration considers gender-neutral roommate selection

Fri, 10 May 2013 23:45:03 GMT

A Boston University school official confirmed that the Dean of Students and members of the University Council are discussing whether to implement gender-neutral roommate selection for on-campus housing.

White powder sent to Harvard Law faculty member not dangerous, incident is under investigation

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:48:08 GMT

Officials determined Thursday evening that an envelope of white powder sent to a Harvard Law School building is not dangerous, according to a school spokesman.

Commencement voices: BU graduate is confident and ready to dive into the job market

Fri, 10 May 2013 16:52:07 GMT

BU student Lisa Kashinsky writes: "No longer was I the shy, slightly naïve girl who stepped onto Boston Universitys campus on a hot, late-summer day nearly four years ago.''

Harvard names CNN correspondent Soledad OBrien as Class Day speaker

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:20:05 GMT

Harvard officials announced Wednesday that CNN special correspondent Soledad OBrien will be this year's Senior Class Day speaker, according to a statement.

Boston College stands firm on choice of Irish PM as commencement speaker, despite criticism from local Catholic group

Thu, 09 May 2013 22:03:08 GMT

Boston College has reaffirmed its decision to invite the Irish Prime Minister as its commencement speaker, despite backlash from a local Catholic group.

Korean pop star PSY visiting Harvard Thursday

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:29:49 GMT

Korean pop star Psy, whose hit Gangnam Style has more than a billion views on YouTube, will speak at Memorial Church Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

Commencement voices: Everything that happens to you in college is like a little piece of a collage

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:15:28 GMT

For the average student, college is a compilation of experiences, emotions and relationships that will define both your future as well as help shape who you are as a person.

BU's a capella groups create a community

Wed, 08 May 2013 21:10:02 GMT

While camaraderie is commonplace in B.U.s a cappella community as a whole, it seems to be especially present in all-female groups like Chordially Yours.

MIT closes 74-year old residence hall for structural repairs

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:40:59 GMT

MIT announced Tuesday night that it will close one of its residence halls in the upcoming weeks, leaving students scrambling to find housing for the upcoming semester.