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The entrance to FirstPoint Office. The U.S. Department of Education recently announced it will “penalize” schools that consider race in an array of activities, like offering scholarships, hiring faculty and more, by cutting federal funding sent to these institutions. LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Education Department targets race-based programs at schools, BU groups assess potential impact

Amil Coutinho Amado March 2, 2025
The United States Department of Education announced in a Feb. 14 letter that schools had until Feb. 28 to cease all efforts considering race in decisions pertaining to scholarships, hiring, administrative support and more, threatening a potential loss of federal funding to institutions that do not comply.
The reception desk at The Boston University Center for Career Development. Tuesday, President Trump’s first full day in office, he signed an executive order which aims to halt Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices in various federal, corporate and higher education institutions, including BU. ZIBBY ENGLISH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student leaders fear decreased minority enrollment, employment opportunities after Trump DEI rollback

Nicole Abrams January 31, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 21 to curb diversity, equity and inclusion practices in higher education institutions, signaling negative impacts for Boston University students.
People hold signs criticizing the United States immigration policies during a walkout against mass deportation on Friday. Boston University student groups organized the walkout which called for the University to condemn the Trump administration’s immigration policy and defend students against mass deportation plans. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘It’s ridiculous to not do anything’: BU students hold walkout against mass deportation

Camille Bugayong January 26, 2025
Boston University students held a walkout at Marsh Plaza Friday in response to President Donald Trump signing executive orders targeting immigrants and enacting mass deportation, which have already been put into action across the United States.
The Boston University Student Government Office. BU StuGov heard presentations on paying leadership and representation for marginalized groups, and passed a bill endorsing the 100% Clean Act during a meeting Monday night. BRIAN SONG/DFP FILE

StuGov hears presentation on potentially compensating senior leadership, how best to advocate for marginalized groups on campus

Anna Vidergar February 8, 2022
The ROC chair presented solutions to make StuGov more accessible to lower-income students.
The Boston University Student Government Office. BU Student Government endorsed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report and heard committee updates in a meeting Monday night. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

StuGov discusses boosting mental health, increasing diversity, equity, inclusion on campus

Anna Vidergar October 5, 2021
Members present DEI improvements proposal and announce upcoming consent education, mental health events.
Boston University will soon have a chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America. Senior Humberto Rada (left) is starting the organization with fellow Questrom students like Max Reich Marin (right) to provide Latino students pursuing careers in business internship and mentorship opportunities. PHOTO BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Association of Latino Professionals for America comes to campus

Kiran Galani September 11, 2018
Boston University will soon be home to the newest chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America, a national organization that aims to provide opportunities for Latino students seeking careers in a diverse range of economic sectors.
Alianza Latina, in collaboration with  Questrom Latino and the BU Brazilian Association, held a Latino Soccer Tournament last November. PHOTO BY ELIZA SHAW/DFP FILE PHOTO

Get to know BU’s cultural, religious groups

Samantha Drysdale June 5, 2018

People from every corner of the world find a home at Boston University each year. The college reflects its diverse student body through over 60 cultural and religious clubs and organizations. The following...

Boston University’s first Latino Soccer Tournament is hosted by Alianza Latina, Questrom Latino and the BU Brazilian Association Saturday afternoon. PHOTO BY ELIZA SHAW/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU clubs host Latino Soccer Tournament

JenRacoosin November 13, 2017

More than 100 students from colleges all around the Boston area gathered at Boston University's New Balance Field Saturday for an afternoon of soccer scrimmages and Latino food in near-freezing weather. The...

Angelica Silva (CAS '16), president of Alianza Latina, speaks at a town hall meeting for the Latin American Student Association. PHOTO BY MARY SCHLICHTE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Latin American Students Association seeks group recognition from Students Activities Office

Samantha J. Gross February 23, 2015

Following declined student group recognition from the Student Involvement Board of the Boston University Student Activities Office, the Latin American Students Association hosted a town hall forum called...

BUFSA holds benefit show to support typhoon victims

Daily Free Press Admin November 21, 2013

Boston University’s Filipino Student Association hosted the Typhoon Haiyan Benefit Show Wednesday night at the George Sherman Union Conference Auditorium. BUFSA will be donating proceeds from...

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