#BU Reacts to @USATODAYcollege's article on Colleges and Social Media

So, USATodayCollege published this article on the top 20 schools utilizing social media. Boston University wasn't on the list, and proved their worth by tweeting their thoughts.

  1. Is your school among our Top 20 universities making the best use of #socialmedia? http://usat.ly/iiPdo8
  2. Then, #BU exploded with responses. These are just a few.
  3. "Notre Dame (#1) news, libraries alumni, and other accounts can be found throughout the social web, including FB + Twitter." INCREDIBLE USE
  4. #sorryimnotsorry but based on the way @USATODAYcollege manages their own social,i wouldnt expect them to be a valid authority on the subject
  5. wow, @USATODAYcollege is getting RIPPED APART. The backlash for #bu not making the list is intense.
  6. @usatodaycollege should probably apologize to @ValentinaMonte @lgumport @emmatangerine for not putting BU on your list. you're joking right?
  7. @USATODAYcollege You can send a dozen roses to the Dean of Students Office (@DeanElmore) at 775 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215 #BU #doit
  8. @USATODAYcollege YOU PUT HARVARD ON THE TOP SM SCHOOLS list??? Are you kidding? They don't even have a comm major. They tweet about POKEMON
  9. @USATODAYcollege Truth, I can't believe #BU didn't make the list. Actually quite upset. cc: @JennaGlynn @danchiz
  10. @USATODAYcollege the only two schools that Ive rly seen engagement on sm r #SU and #BU. the other schls might hv done other stuff? dunno
  11. @USATODAYcollege How did @bu_tweets not make the list? #BU had students submit questions via Twitter for @katiecouric during Commencement!
  12. when @mashable ranks social schools & excludes BU, then lets tweet about about it @bu_tweets @USATODAYcollege
  13. @lgumport @usatodaycollege not remove and rewrite, I suggest a new article about what they've learned from #BU tweeps
  14. Wow, never seen such passion over social media #BU is definitely on another level here - and we're learning a hard lesson
  15. Yes, BU is definitely passionate about social media. 
  16. #BU wins, we'll expand to the Top 21 schools - can someone write us a summary of #BU SM high-points? #twittervictory
  17. Yes, the backlash was definitely harsh, but opinionated and rightfully so. Boston University students, faculty, and entire community use social media all the time, and use it well. I'm glad USA Today College is working on fixing the problem.
  18. Late to the firestorm? Summary: We will write a new Top 20 social media piece with clear methodology & a piece on what #BU taught us.

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Emma Tangoren

Boston University Public Relations student from Syracuse NY. Digital Media Program Assistant for @DeanElmore tweeting about #BU #Boston #socialmedia and more.

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