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The Professional Clothing Closet website which is run by Boston University’s Center for Career Development. The Professional Clothing Closet is designed to give students confidence in the workplace by providing business appropriate attire. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Dressing professionally as a student: Office attire for the layman

Brontë Massucco November 21, 2024
Taking the first step into the corporate world as a college student is intimidating for a whole host of reasons, including students’ desire to be seen as equals to the professionals they are working alongside.
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include two elevator entrapments, a suspicious vehicle and an arrest at 595 Commonwealth Ave. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Nov. 10-17

Megan Amato November 18, 2024
This week's crimes include elevator entrapments, a motor vehicle accident and an arrest made
Boston Medical Center. Carney Hospital in Dorchester permanently closed on Aug. 31 after its parent company, Steward Healthcare, filed for bankruptcy in May. BAYLE VINES/DFP FILE

Carney Hospital closure impacts patients, surrounding communities

George Lehman September 10, 2024
Carney Hospital in Dorchester closed its doors for the final time on Aug. 31 after its owner, Steward Health Care, filed for bankruptcy in May. Steward announced in late July that the for-profit healthcare network will close two hospitals: Carney Hospital and Nashoba Valley Medical Center in Ayer.
The Brazilian Worker Center in Allston. The BWC has provided housing to migrant families since June of last year with the support of other non-profits throughout Boston. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Brazilian Worker Center provides support for migrant families with the help of the community

Nathan Metcalf February 23, 2024
Since Allston’s Brazilian Worker Center began housing migrant families in June of last year, restaurants, hotels, nonprofits and private individuals throughout Greater Boston have helped the center provide assistance for migrant families in the community. 
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include a MV accident with injuries, an in-progress fight and a suspicious persons report. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Feb. 4 — Feb. 11

Kayla Baltazar February 12, 2024
This week’s crime logs include a moped that was struck by a train, an illegal trash dumping site, and a suspected fire.
Author Jen Gunter speaks about her new book, “Blood: The Science, Medicine, and Menstruation,” at The Brattle Theater on Friday. Gunter is a certified obstetrician-gynecologist in Canada and the United States, as well as a New York Times bestselling author. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Author Jen Gunter destigmatizes women’s health in discussion of her new book on menstruation

Lian Niu February 5, 2024
Jen Gunter, an obstetrician-gynecologist and pain medicine physician, discussed her new book about the stigma that surrounds women’s health issues and the importance of wielding correct medical information.
The Boston Medical Center. Three Boston University School of Medicine students began a campaign and published a petition Feb. 5 to end the universal shackling of incarcerated patients at the Boston Medical Center, as well as other hospitals. BAYLE VINES/DFP STAFF

BU medical students call on Boston Medical Center to humanize care, stop universal shackling of incarcerated patients

Eden Mor March 15, 2022
Students at BUSM created a campaign and petition to put an end to the universal shackling of incarcerated patients at BMC.
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COVID-19 cases fluctuate as college students return to campus

Daily Free Press Staff September 23, 2021
COVID-19 cases fluctuate as college students across Boston return to campus this fall.
BU student receiving the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

BU opens Moderna COVID-19 vaccine clinics for students, staff

Tanisha Bhat May 6, 2021
International students will be allowed extended stay on campus to receive second doses next month.
doctor shows test results to a patient

BU hosts symposium on immigrant health care, advocates health equity for all

Yiran Yu April 16, 2021
For World Chagas Day, BU experts spoke at a symposium on the importance of immigrant health care.
vaccination center at boston university fitness and recreation center

BU community reflects on vaccination experiences thus far

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 31, 2021
Students, faculty and staff share how they got their vaccines as the state's rollout continues.
Boston Medical Center. The BMC received its first shipment of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Dec. 14. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Boston Medical Center receives its first doses of Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Juncheng Quan December 20, 2020
The vaccine arrived at BMC, which is affiliated with BU's School of Medicine, on Dec. 14.
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