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Air India B77W plane.

India’s COVID-19 outbreak impacts students’ summer plans

Ashley Soebroto May 11, 2021
International students at BU face travel restrictions as the second wave in India continues to break records.
vaccination sign in the george sherman union

International students face unique challenges with mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for the Fall

Madhri Yehiya April 16, 2021
Students cited concerns around travel restrictions and receiving vaccines not approved by BU.
protestors at a stop asian hate rally in boston common

Asian Americans at BU speak up against racism, implore community to listen

Rachel Do March 31, 2021
As violence against Asian Americans rises, Asian students reflected on racism they’ve experienced.
Boston University Student Employment Office

International students talk difficulty of getting jobs in US

Rachel Do March 4, 2021
A key part of the teen experience is securing that first job, but for international students, securing a part time job can be much more difficult than anticipated.
late night zoom call

Learning around the world: International students reflect on college experience one year since campus shutdown

Rachel Do March 3, 2021
As the one-year anniversary of remote learning approaches, international students taking remote classes from home reflect on challenges and unexpected advantages of online learning.

Hundreds gather on Common to protest U.S. involvement in Syria

Daily Free Press Admin September 10, 2013

Tempers flared Monday night when more than 200 people gathered at the Boston Common at a candlelight vigil against an attack on Syria. MoveOn.org Civic Action organized the protest in various cities...

N. Korea threats linked to Kim Jong-un’s personality, BU experts say

Daily Free Press Admin April 9, 2013

After a third nuclear test in February and a ratification of a potential nuclear strike on the U.S. Wednesday, North Korea has caused growing concern around the world. The escalation of tensions and intense...

Pope Francis might address poverty issues, BU experts say

Daily Free Press Admin March 18, 2013

Although the Roman Catholic Church’s College of Cardinals elected the first Latin American pope in its history Wednesday, any reforms will be a result of his individual character and not of his origin,...

Filmmaker seeks student support on immigration reform

Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2013

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim is challenging college students to join a new campaign and support immigration reform allowing an earned pathway to citizenship based on the DREAM Act. Several...

Israel Peace Week kicks off with youth music concert

Daily Free Press Admin February 26, 2013

To kick off 2013’s Israel Peace Week, members of Boston University Students for Israel hosted Heartbeat, an Israeli-Palestinian youth music community, Monday evening. About 90 students, professors...

Mass., Colombia forge relationship on science, tech

Daily Free Press Admin February 26, 2013

Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick and President Juan Manuel Santos Calderon of the Republic of Colombia signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday that will grant formal collaborations between the two entities...

Pope’s resignation could cause change, BU officials say

Daily Free Press Admin February 12, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation, which was announced Monday and  stems from a lack of mental and physical strength, might result in the Catholic Church choosing a pope to better represent the current...

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