Boston University Newbury Center

Hey Terrier F1RSTS! Over the weekend, Maria, Rosemary, Dr. Tony Jack, and Malachai traveled to Austin, TX to attend , First-Generation Student Success Conference. Maria and Dr. Clency shared their fundraising expertise with their “First-Gen Fundraising: Lessons Learned” presentation. Rosemary delivered a presentation on “Did We “Make It”? Practices on Social Class with Working Class and Poor First-Generation Students”. They enjoyed catching up with their fellow first-gen professionals. While in Austin, they enjoyed the warm weather and good eats ☺️.

Thanks for joining us at today’s craft & chat session! We enjoyed seeing your creative ceramic mug designs.

In two weeks, we’ll be painting wood bookmarks in the Newbury Center on Wednesday, June 17, from 11:00-1:00 pm. If you are in Boston for the summer, then we look forward to seeing you at our next summer event.

Hey Terrier F1RSTS, Sara Hernandez, BUSSW’26, is our eighteenth graduating Terrier F1RST that we are spotlighting!

Program of Study:
Master of Social Work

What is next for you after graduation?
After graduation, I hope to continue growing professionally while continuing my work supporting individuals in supportive housing.

Anyone you want to say “thank you” to from your community of support in the post?
A huge thank you to my best friend Samantha, my husband, my direct supervisor, my MSW supervisor, and the coworkers and mentors I have learned from throughout this journey.

We are wishing Sara the best on their future endeavors! If you are a graduating Terrier F1RST and want to be spotlighted, please fill out the registration form within the link in our bio.

Hey Terrier F1RSTS, Giana Brandolini, BUSSW’26, is our seventeenth graduating Terrier F1RST that we are spotlighting!

Program of Study:
Master of Social Work Clinical with a specialization in Behavioral Health

What is next for you after graduation?
I am studying to take the LCSW exam within the next few months. From there I will be working in healthcare settings assisting families and clients, working with an interdisciplinary team ensuring resources are properly distributed and that families are fully supported throughout their care.

Anyone you want to say “thank you” to from your community of support in the post?
Thank you so much to my friends and family that have helped me as I struggled to write many papers and case analyses. Thank you so much to my mentors and supervisors and the wonderful clients that I have worked with who have taught me so much!

We are wishing Giana the best on their future endeavors! If you are a graduating Terrier F1RST and want to be spotlighted, please fill out the registration form within the link in our bio.

Here’s a recap of our Summer Lunch event yesterday, Terrier F1RSTS! We ate good food, yapped, and made new connections.🥹❤️

Our next Summer Lunch is on Wednesday, June 11, from 11 AM to 1 PM. Mark your calendars, we hope you can join us!

Hey Terrier F1RSTS, Ryan Loveless-Patterson, QST’26, is our sixteenth graduating Terrier F1RST that we are spotlighting!

Program of Study:
Master of Business Administration

What is next for you after graduation?
I plan to continue serving at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, leading within Security and Compliance, and applying the tools, perspective, relationships, and mentorship I gained through this program. The MBA gave me a broader view of leadership, strategy, operations, stewardship, and value creation.

Anyone you want to say “thank you” to from your community of support in the post?
First, I want to thank my family. Their support and motivation made this possible, especially during the long weeks when school, work, Army, and life were all moving at the same time. I also want to thank the faculty and staff at the Questrom School of Business for teaching, guiding, and shepherding our cohort through the program. Thank you to the Newbury Center for giving me a community on campus and helping BU feel a little more personal, even as an online MBA student. And finally, thank you to my teammates. I learned a great deal from you and had the privilege of developing shoulder to shoulder with people who brought different experiences, strengths, and perspectives to the work.

We are wishing Ryan the best on their future endeavors! If you are a graduating Terrier F1RST and want to be spotlighted, please fill out the registration form within the link in our bio.

Terrier F1RSTS, we’re still on cloud nine from our First-Gen Graduation Pinning Ceremony! Here are some more amazing photos from the event.

We are so proud to call our graduating Terrier F1RSTS alumni, you will always have a home at the Newbury Center. ❤️