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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.
young democratic socialists of america protesters hold signs in support of free laundry at boston university

BU YDSA protests for free laundry at Marsh Plaza

Rin Velasco March 29, 2021
BU YDSA held an in-person protest following petitioning and meetings with BU administration.
Simmons College in Boston. Some former Wheelock students are transitioning to Simmons rather than Boston University, but will be living on BU’s campus. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wheelock social work undergrads to attend Simmons College, live at BU

Kiran Galani April 25, 2018
As a result of the scheduled June 1 merger between Boston University and Wheelock College, more than 100 current Wheelock students will be moving to the Charles River Campus. Some of these students, those looking to complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree, will become Simmons College students despite living on BU’s campus.
Boston University's Task Force on General Education, which launched Tuesday, will create standard undergraduate education requirements for all students. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Task force to create university-wide general education requirements

Katie DiClemente October 5, 2015

A new Boston University task force will develop BU’s first ever University-Wide General Education Program, which will outline the core knowledge and skills students must acquire during their undergraduate...

University-wide mass remembers deceased freshman

Daily Free Press Admin April 27, 2014

At a memorial mass held at Marsh Chapel Saturday afternoon to honor the life of Diego Fernandez Montes, a Boston University freshman killed during a robbery in Mexico City, members of the BU community...

SHS, CARD help heal BU in wake of bombing anniversary

Daily Free Press Admin April 16, 2014

Boston University Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore sent an email to BU students Thursday encouraging them to reflect on the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings and provided information on counseling resources...

Jailed students receive updated probation from BU after release

Daily Free Press Admin March 4, 2014

Four Boston University students arrested Feb. 25 on charges of violating probation and keeping a disorderly house were released from jail after their arraignment at Brighton District Court Friday, and...

ZBT suspended, 4 chapter members arrested after off-campus function

Daily Free Press Admin March 2, 2014

Boston University’s Dean of Students Office suspended BU’s chapter of fraternity Zeta Beta Tau Thursday after four students were arrested Tuesday on charges of keeping a disorderly house and violating...

Student leaders raise issue at town hall meeting

Daily Free Press Admin February 19, 2014

Dozens of Boston University Student Government representatives and organization leaders met to voice their concerns with BU’s administration at the George Sherman Union Back Court Tuesday. Students...

Lu family and BU officials select 7 runners to run Boston Marathon in Lingzi’s honor

Daily Free Press Admin February 19, 2014

Seven members of the Boston University community have been selected to run the 2014 Boston Marathon in honor of Lu Lingzi, the BU graduate student killed in the 2013 Marathon bombings. In late January,...

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