Boston, MA
Founded in 1839
Boston University (BU or Boston U.) is a private research university located in Boston, Massachusetts (Boston, MA). It was founded in 1839 by the United Methodist Church. Boston University is a member of the Boston Higher Education Alliance and the Association of American Universities (AAU). The main campus is situated along the Charles River, near Fenway-Kenmore and Allston neighborhoods, with a medical campus in southern Boston and additional campuses in London, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Paris, and Sydney.
The Boston University Bridge is a well-known landmark of the university. Boston University has numerous colleges and prestigious schools, including the School of Law, School of Management, School of Medicine, College of Engineering, and School of Education. The Boston University School of Medicine was the first to integrate cancer research with a teaching laboratory.
Boston University is also a pioneer in study abroad programs, offering over 90 international programs to date. The university’s sports teams are known as the Terriers, with their mascot Rhett, a small hunting dog. The men's ice hockey team is especially renowned, and scarlet red is their official team color. The basketball team competes in the "America East Conference" alongside eight other universities in New England, New York, and Maryland. The ice hockey team is part of the "Hockey East Association" and participates in various indoor and outdoor sports competitions under the North American collegiate athletic associations.
Notable alumni include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., actress Julianne Moore, Geena Davis, radio host Howard Stern, and numerous Nobel, Pulitzer, Oscar, and Emmy award winners.