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Boston University’s 11th President, Melissa Gilliam. Gilliam stated it is important for her to work with student leaders on campus, including those from the BU Graduate Workers Union and ResLife Unions. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New BU president pushes for unity, progress ahead of inauguration

Kayla Baltazar September 13, 2024
BU's new president, Melissa Gilliam, sets goals for the future of the University.
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BU to lift social distance requirements for summer, keep masks indoors

Emily Stevenson June 12, 2021
Starting June 14, physical distancing requirements will no longer be in place on BU campuses.
information tent for prospective students outside the college of communication at boston university

BU sets up temporary informational tents for prospective students touring campus

Tanisha Bhat April 21, 2021
The tents are staffed by representatives to answer questions about BU and provide assistance.
According to BUPD Officer Peter Shin, crime at BU has slightly decreased from last year. PHOTO BY ANNALYN KUMAR/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

First weeks of spring semester indicate increase in larceny

Sadiah Thompson February 21, 2016

Crime statistics of the Boston University Charles River Campus provided by the BU Police Department suggested that larceny has increased in frequency since the beginning of the spring 2016 semester. BUPD...

President Robert Brown announced Thursday that BU has committed $50 million to the College of Fine Arts for facility improvements and the creation of a new theater. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Funding to construct theater, improve CFA building allows student life unity

Ellen Cranley January 22, 2016

Boston University committed $50 million to the College of Fine Arts for the creation of a new theater and facility improvements, University Provost Jean Morrison said. The new theater will be built on...

Twenty one faculty members on Boston University's Charles River Campus have been promoted to full professor. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston University faculty members promoted to full professor

Alex Rozier March 9, 2015

Twenty-one professors on Boston University’s Charles River Campus have been promoted from associate professor in recognition of their high performance in their fields and in the classroom. Julie...

IDs now necessary when using BU Shuttle

Daily Free Press Admin April 2, 2014

In response to concerns from students and faculty about non-Boston University affiliated people riding the BU Shuttle, Parking and Transportation Services announced that BU IDs will be required to board...

MBTA late-night service to begin in late March

Daily Free Press Admin March 3, 2014

Starting at the end of March, all trains in Boston and 15 of the most highly trafficked bus routes will begin operating until 3 a.m. in order to service the many residents who have requested late-night...

Obama pledges to combat sexual assault on college campuses

Daily Free Press Admin January 28, 2014

As President Barack Obama launched an initiative to combat sexual assault at college campuses across the nation Wednesday, one may wonder what resources exist to prevent and handle sexual assault on...

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