The founders of Boston University were Isaac Rich (1801-1872), Lee Claflin (1791-1871), and Jacob Sleeper (1802-1889), all of whom were successful merchants based in Boston, Massachusetts, and Methodist laymen interested in education. They obtained the University's Charter from the Massachusetts Legislature in 1869.
Boston University is a private, non-profit, educational institution. Strictly speaking it is not owned by anyone, although the Trustees of Boston University might be considered to be the owners, if you had to have owners.
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Robert A. Brown is the 10th President of Boston University. He has held that position since May 2005.
The sports mascot of Boston University is the Boston Terrier.
BU Academy was founded in 1993 under the direction of John Silber, then President of Boston University, and the University Board of Trustees.
The Boston University colors are scarlet and white.
Boston University was created in 1839.
Boston University is a private institution.
Boston College was founded in 1863 and Boston University was founded in 1839
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Boston University Academy was created in 1993.
University of Massachusetts Boston was created in 1964.
Boston University Bridge was created in 1928.