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The Daily Free Press

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The Daily Free Press

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The Boston University College of Fine Arts at 855 Commonwealth Ave. CFA is welcoming five new faculty members for the 2023-2024 academic year. LIBBY MCLELLAND/DFP FILE

Five new professors bring ideals of interdisciplinary study and community engagement to the College of Fine Arts

Eliza Lamont September 21, 2023
It's a “wonderful, full circle, life-affirming experience,” said Alison Trainer of returning to her alma mater, the College of Fine Arts, as a faculty member, along with four more new hires.
Chloe Patel | Senior Graphic Artist

The Backdoor Cut: Western Conference Play-In Picture

Luke Scotchie March 30, 2023
As the NBA regular season approaches its end, many Western Conference teams are in a tight battle for the Play-In Tournament and playoff seeding.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

Time will only escape you if you let it.

Kritika Iyer September 18, 2022
Time is the biggest villain
Jacklyn Tsung | DFP Staff

Christmas in July

Michelle Tian September 15, 2022
It was Christmas in July
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | DFP Staff

First week of college: dos and don’ts

Kendall O’Brien September 7, 2022
Some things you can do to make your first week as painless as possible.
Think Tank CAS

​​The Best Study Spots at Boston University

Payton Renegar June 7, 2022
"study areas for the different types of scholars."

Two BU professors receive $1 million grants for hands-on research

Daily Free Press Admin July 1, 2014

Two Boston University professors were awarded Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professorships Monday, garnering HHMI’s five-year, $1 million grants for the first time in BU’s history. Professorship...

Increases on federal loan interest rates take effect Tuesday

Daily Free Press Admin June 30, 2014

Effective Tuesday, college students taking out loans for the 2014-2015 school year will see an interest rate increase for federal Stafford loans, PLUS loans and some graduate loans. The interest on an...

HarvardX online courses to include faculty seminars

Daily Free Press Admin April 17, 2014

Seeking to expand educational opportunities to Boston residents, the Harvard Allston Education Portal announced Monday plans to enhance an online coursework program with in-person faculty lectures and...

SED Dean Hardin Coleman to bring experience to Boston School Committee

Daily Free Press Admin June 19, 2013

School of Education Dean Hardin Coleman has been appointed to the Boston School Committee, a position he said he is excited for given his knowledge of and experience with successful schools. Coleman joins...

BU to offer MOOCs after joining online course platform edX

Daily Free Press Admin May 21, 2013

Boston University will join online course platform edX to create increased flexible learning options for students both on and off campus, according to a Tuesday press release. “This is a very deliberate...

Student success linked to motivation, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin May 1, 2013

While many factors contribute to a student’s capacity for accomplishment, naturally motivated students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are more likely to succeed, according to a new study. Stacey...

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