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Nathan Philips, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Earth and Environment, and Alice Arena hold signs at Philips’ demonstration at Marsh Plaza March 5. Philips regularly uses his office window on the fourth floor of BU’s College of Arts and Sciences to display political messages to passersby along Commonwealth Avenue. PHOTO BY PHOEBE MILLER

‘Say his name’: BU faculty, graduate workers reflect on University responses to political speech

Lauren Albano March 30, 2025
With the recent executive crackdown on universities for pro-Palestine activism, the incident with Phillips’ signage sparked dialogue among BU faculty and students over administrative responses to free speech on campus.
Student Government President Akwasi Antwi speaks at the Boston University Student Government meeting on Monday. At the meeting, StuGov approved the fall budget, confirmed new StuGov positions and endorsed a letter written by Antwi regarding the recent diversity drop in admissions. PHOTO BY MARTINA NACACH

StuGov endorses statement to University regarding admissions diversity

Martina Nacach Cowan Ros October 9, 2024
Boston University StuGov discussed budget, new positions and letter endorsements at their latest meeting.
Boston University Student Government body members at the meeting on Monday. StuGov held its first meeting of the academic year this week. PHOTO BY DANIELA L. GINSBURG

StuGov holds first meeting of school year, welcomes new members, ideas

Daniela Ginsburg October 1, 2024

The Boston University Student Government held its first meeting of the fall 2024 semester, where they presented initiatives for the 2024-25 school year and confirmed the vice chair, cabinet, committee...

The storage page on a BU Google account. Boston University will institute a storage quota of 15GB early next year. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU announces new Google and Microsoft data storage quotas for students and staff

George Lehman September 25, 2023
Boston University Information Services and Technology notified students Sept. 14 about a new data storage quota for all BU Google accounts starting early next year. In an email to BU students, BU IS&T wrote that “after a decade of free services,” Google is now “charging all higher education institutions for the amount of storage used.” BU’s existing Google storage is significantly over the maximum level that has been negotiated, according to BU IS&T.
student health services entrance

Students complain of long wait times, repeated outside referrals at Student Health Services

Cici Yu December 1, 2021
Issues include being referred to Urgent Care and charged a copay and difficulty scheduling appointments.
The flyer created by Boston University lecturers in the Service Employees International Union Local 509 for their virtual teach-in Thursday. Union representatives have reported that negotiations with the University have reached a standstill concerning job security, fair pay, lighter workloads and easier access to technology. COURTESY OF SEIU LOCAL 509

BU full-time lecturers bargain with administration to improve work conditions

Emilia Wisniewski November 18, 2021
Union asks for better pay, increased job security and updated technology.
The Boston University Student Government office. BU Student Government heard presentations about a potential mural on the side of 808 Commonwealth Ave., a virtual BU ID proposal and more in a Monday night meeting. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

BU StuGov hears presentations on potential mural, virtual ID proposal, update on Google G-Suite initiative

Anna Vidergar November 17, 2021
Senators discuss proposal to make Terrier Cards virtual and plans for a mural on the back of CAS.
Boston University Executive Director of Student Wellbeing Carrie Landa’s LinkedIn profile image. Recently promoted, Landa said she wishes to use her new position to provide better mental health services to BU students — to which some students and parents have expressed skepticism. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU announces Executive Director of Student Wellbeing position, community expresses both excitement, skepticism

Phoebe Chen November 15, 2021
New director previously worked on the Wellbeing Project and at Student Health Services.
The letter sent by Boston University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Jean Morrison to the Dean of Students Office Oct. 7. Morrison announced the use of an outside factfinder to investigate allegations of verbal and emotional abuse of student employees in BU’s Orientation program. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

‘Grueling’ hours, forged timesheets: BU students allege Orientation leadership violated state labor laws

Daily Free Press Staff November 9, 2021
Shiney James and other leaders reportedly worked students up to 80 hours a week with little to no breaks.
A vegan breakfast taco at the vegan station in West Campus Dining Hall. Boston University students with dietary restrictions and allergies have expressed dissatisfaction toward several meal options available at campus dining halls. AMANDA CUCCINIELLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students with dietary restrictions, allergies comment on limited dining options on campus

Phil London November 5, 2021
Lack of variety, availability and clear labeling listed as concerns.
Boston University Academy English teacher Jennifer Formichelli, pictured above, was fatally struck by a school bus in Mattapan Oct. 26. BOSTON UNIVERSITY ACADEMY

OBITUARY: Remembering BU Academy teacher Jennifer Formichelli

Tanisha Bhat November 3, 2021
Formichelli was a BU alum who previously taught in the CAS Core Curriculum before joining BUA.
The Boston University Student Government office. BU Student Government endorsed demands made by Local 509, introduced the majority party’s collaboration with Queer Activist Collective “Q” and more in a meeting Monday night. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

StuGov endorses faculty union demands, edits Constitution, collaborates with Queer Activist Collective

Anna Vidergar November 2, 2021
Union asks for better lecturer pay, access to technology and Q advocates for renaming of Silber Way.
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