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‘Not In Our Name’ letter. More than 3,000 Jewish professors, university staff and students nationwide signed this letter that criticizes the federal suppression of free speech under the guise of combating antisemitism. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Not In Our Name’: Jewish professors, students, university staff denounce the weaponization of antisemitism against pro-Palestinian advocacy

Julia Hendler April 2, 2025
Thousands of Jewish professors, university staff and students around the country signed a letter condemning the federal government for using antisemitism and a guise to prosecute pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Freshman David Gonzalez chases after the ball at a game against Falcons FC Wednesday. The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Men’s club soccer gears up for fifth semi-annual Beanpot Tournament as defending champions

Ava Malamut March 21, 2025
The Boston University men’s club soccer team is preparing for the fifth semi-annual club soccer Boston Beanpot, hoping to build on their recent success.
Assistant field hockey coach Liz Ryan in a game against American University in 2019. Ryan came back to Boston University after three years to join the coaching staff of the BU field hockey team. COURTESY OF LIZ RYAN

Back from across the pond, Liz Ryan returns to BU field hockey as assistant coach

Gabby Church September 13, 2024
Former Boston University field hockey player Liz Ryan has returned three years later as an assistant coach for the storied and successful program.
EDITORIAL: U.S. universities should not accept Saudi Arabian funds

EDITORIAL: U.S. universities should not accept Saudi Arabian funds

Editors February 10, 2019

Following the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Arabia has been under the spotlight for its vast portfolio of human rights violations. Whether it be arresting women’s rights activists or conducting...

EDITORIAL: Wellesley editorial isn’t completely off base

EDITORIAL: Wellesley editorial isn’t completely off base

Editors April 19, 2017

Recent speakers invited to college campuses, protests and rallies have sparked debate about free speech. Students at University of California, Berkeley and Harvard University have made Facebook groups...

Lula provides an alternative to Zipcar by renting out student vehicles in the first peer-to-peer car-sharing service to hit the Massachusetts college scene. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Babson students introduce new ride-sharing service

Sarah Cristine Burrola April 3, 2017

For 21-year-old twins Michael and Matthew Vega-Sanz, both juniors at Babson College, their breakthrough idea started with a pizza. One day, the boys, sick of the Domino’s Pizza that dominates...

Freshman forward Gabriel Chabot's attitude and play on the ice are equally impressive.  PHOTO BY JOHN KAVOURIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gabriel Chabot valuing BU hockey experience after winding USPHL path

Jonathan Sigal January 19, 2017

In some ways, Gabriel Chabot sounds like a little kid on Christmas morning when asked about playing on the Boston University men’s hockey team. Back in his junior hockey days – with the USPHL’s...

Julie Wickstrom, associate director of Financial Assistance at Boston University, sits at her desk in the financial aid office. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU launches Grant Assurance program, simplifies financial aid

Samantha J. Gross December 8, 2016

Boston University Financial Assistance has launched its BU Grant Assurance program, which certifies that any financial aid students receive from the university during their first year will be guaranteed...

HUBweek, a week long series of events combining art, science and technology, concluded Saturday. GRAPHIC BY ANDREA VAN GRINSVEN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

First ever HUBweek provides young entrepreneurs with exposure, inspiration

Natasha Mascarenhas October 22, 2015

According to statistics released Monday, Boston’s first HUBweek, a weeklong festival that ran from Oct. 3-10, drew more than 46,000 attendees to 106 different events that highlighted the areas the...

Maria Onita Lenco, Boston University alumna, masters candidate at the Questrom School of Business and founder of Sub-It speaks during the #BeantownThrowdown Friday. PHOTO BY ALLEGRA PEELOR/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

#BeantownThrowdown puts spotlight on college entrepreneurs during HUBweek

Allegra Peelor October 15, 2015

District Hall in South Boston buzzed with innovation and entrepreneurship Friday at the third annual Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum of Cambridge #BeantownThrowdown pitch competition. Though...

Downtyme team members Barron Roth (ENG '16), Luke Sorenson (ENG 16), John Moore (ENG '15), Nick Sorensen (SMG '14), Darryl Johnson (ENG '17), Ben Pusey (CAS '16) and Tufts University senior Nikki Dahan placed first in the Beantown Throwdown Tuesday night. PHOTO BY HEATHER GOLDIN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU startup places first in inter-collegiate tech competition

Heather Goldin November 19, 2014

Downtyme, cofounded by Boston University College of Engineering juniors Barron Roth and Luke Sorenson, placed first out of nine schools participating in the second annual Massachusetts Institute of Technology...

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