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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) website. The Department of Education released a modified FAFSA form in December 2023 in an attempt to simplify the aid process for students. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Changes in federal student aid raises concerns among students

Madyline Swearing February 1, 2024
The Department of Education released the newly modified Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in December 2023, and Boston University students are worried about the changes and how it will effect their aid.
The Boston University Office of the Provost. Departing President Robert Brown will appoint an interim provost over the summer while the search for a permanent replacement for Jean Morrison continues. SOPHIE PARK/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University welcomes new administration leadership

Sydney Topf June 2, 2023
Boston University has new administrative leadership going into the 2023-2024 academic year, following the appointment, retirement and stepping down of top university administrators.
Plaque that says "Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies"

Global Health Politics Workshop returns with HIV clinical research lecture

Siena Griffin January 31, 2023
UC Berkeley professor Ann Swidler presented her research and experiences for the season's first installment of the workshop series.
The Boston University Student Government Office. StuGov heard cabinet updates, confirmed cabinet members and approved a proposal for a Winter Formal. 
BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

StuGov hears cabinet updates, confirms cabinet members, approves winter formal proposal

Anna Vidergar December 7, 2021
Senators three new cabinet directors and approved a proposal to hold a winter formal in February 2022.
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.
Boston University Student Government Office

StuGov hears cabinet updates, endorses #BUHasAProblem demands

Anna Vidergar October 26, 2021
Senators held an unmoderated caucus once again, ending with a presentation on the protest's demands.
The Boston University Student Government Office. BU Student Government endorsed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Report and heard committee updates in a meeting Monday night. BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE

StuGov discusses boosting mental health, increasing diversity, equity, inclusion on campus

Anna Vidergar October 5, 2021
Members present DEI improvements proposal and announce upcoming consent education, mental health events.
BU student testing for COVID-19

Students reflect on continued COVID-19 requirements for Fall semester, visa struggles

Tanisha Bhat July 1, 2021
As virus variants contribute to infection rates, many students support the few remaining measures.
Researchers discussed China’s renegotiation of debts during a Wednesday webinar hosted by Boston University’s Global Development Policy Center. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU GDP Panel invites experts to discuss climate change as a way to reduce debt

Yiran Yu February 5, 2021
BU’s Global Development Policy Center — a Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies program — hosted a webinar and interactive launch titled “China, Debt, Climate and Nature: Opportunities for Financial Stability” to discuss how China can tackle both climate change and global debt.
Some Boston University students and faculty are disappointed COVID-19 testing resources are not available to all members of the BU community. JACOB COLLING/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Faculty and students criticize testing policies, professor access to campus

Nick Kolev November 20, 2020
Despite BU's comprehensive COVID-19 testing policies this Fall, some BU community members are unable to reap the benefits of on-campus testing sites.
Boston University’s Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies hosted a virtual panel Friday in which professors discussed the impact of the U.S. presidential election on other countries. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

IR professors examine international impact of 2020 US presidential election

Rachel Do November 18, 2020
This year's election has fed much of American news coverage, but the race has also garnered attention far beyond U.S. borders.
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies Dean Adil Najam spoke at a virtual panel hosted by Boston University’s Alumni and Friends on Tuesday about the impacts of climate change. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SPH, Pardee deans hold ‘fireside chat’ on climate change

Anuj Sawhney November 16, 2020
This year is projected to be the warmest or second-warmest year on record. Climate change is expected to affect all areas of the globe, and in some manners, it already has.
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