Boston University

Boston University is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. BU was founded in 1839 by a group of Boston Methodists with its original campus in Newbury,... Wikipedia

• Former name:  Newbury Biblical Institute (1838–1847), Methodist General Biblical Institute (1847–1867), Boston Theological Seminary (1867–1869), Boston Theological Institute (1869–1871)
• Motto:  "Learning, Virtue, Piety"
• Type:  Private research university
• Established:  April 24, 1839
• Religious affiliation:  Nonsectarian, but historically affiliated with the United Methodist Church
• Academic affiliations:  AAU, IAMSCU, NAICU, URA, Space-grant
• Endowment:  $3.5 billion (2024)
• President:  Melissa L. Gilliam
• Provost:  Gloria S. Waters
• Academic staff:  4,490 (2024)
• Administrative staff:  11,414 (2024) (including faculty)
• Students:  37,367 (2024)
• Undergraduates:  17,926 (2024)
• Postgraduates:  18,074 (2024)
• Other students:  1,367 (2024)
• Campus:  Large city
• Other campuses:  Bedford, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C, London, Paris, Sydney
• Colors:  Red and white
• Mascot:  Rhett the Boston Terrier
• Sporting affiliations:  NCAA Division I – Patriot League, Hockey East, NEISA, EARC, EAWRC
• Data source:  DuckDuckGo