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The Daily Free Press

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Boston University BUild Lab’s current Innovator in Residence Jonathan Allen. Allen said he wants students to see themselves as innovators in their desired fields and be able to use the Lab’s programs and resources regardless of their major. COURTESY OF GEENA GRANT

New BUild Lab Innovator in Residence Jonathan Allen aims to support student entrepreneurship

Emily Pauls October 21, 2021
With the BUild Lab, Allen will offer office hours, host a speaker series and share his own experiences.
Boston University Umoja at the 2019 Culture Cookout

Umoja through the years — a home for Black students at BU

Anne Jonas February 18, 2021
Umoja, Boston University’s Black Student Union chapter, was founded in 1967 as an organization and home for Black students on campus. More than 50 years later, Umoja has evolved into what is now an ever-growing umbrella organization that brings together other Black student groups at BU.
East to West: September 18, 2020

East to West: September 18, 2020

Justin Tang September 18, 2020

Join us today as we cover the Boston Common protest against the Jacob Blake shooting, a letter written by BU community members to eradicate white supremacy culture at the university and the towns of...

Boston University has launched The New Normal Challenge, which will allow students to contribute their ideas on reopening the University in the Fall. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

University calls on students to help plan campus life in Fall

Varsha Subramanian July 25, 2020
The LfA system plans to drastically change the way students and faculty interact with one another. However, The New Normal Challenge encourages students themselves to envision ways to improve other areas of campus life, such as student wellness, on-campus transport and social life.
Boston University’s Queer Activist Collective, UMOJA and Student Government hosted a virtual LGBTQ+ POC Ally Training event on Tuesday to address “whiteness” in queer spaces. CAMERON MORSBERGER/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Allyship training pushes BU community to address “whiteness” in queer spaces

Cameron Morsberger July 9, 2020
Often forgotten in historic LGBTQ+ moments are the Black and Brown voices within the community that spearheaded the fight. Modern activists and scholars say they are trying to rectify this erasure.
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