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Boston University’s president Melissa L. Gilliam at her Inauguration. President Gilliam spoke to an audience of about 150 BU alumni, DC professionals, and Congress members during the BU in DC event, where she discussed the importance of advancing scientific research. KATE KOTLYAR/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU President Gilliam connects with students, alumni, government officials during DC trip

Alina Fairlie March 4, 2025
Boston University President Melissa Gilliam visited Washington, D.C. Feb. 26 and spoke to an audience of around 150 BU alumni, government workers and members of Congress about the importance of advancing scientific research.
Boston University’s African Presidential Archives and Research Center is set to close in June, a decision which not all members of the community support. PHOTO BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Administration, leaders differ on African Presidential Center closing

J.D. Capelouto April 22, 2015

Boston University’s African Presidential Archives and Research Center will close on June 30, but several leaders of the center are questioning the true reasons behind the closing. The APARC enhances...

Massachusetts Governor-elect Charlie Baker said in his acceptance speech that he would prioritize bipartisanship to work toward closing the achievement gap in the Commonwealth. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

BU community hopeful, skeptical about changes to higher education

Mina Corpuz November 7, 2014

Following Tuesday’s midterm elections, the members of the Boston University community remain hopeful, yet skeptical, about how new leadership will affect discussions about policy for higher education. In...

BU addresses sequester in research open house

Daily Free Press Admin April 3, 2013

As federal cuts to research and education funding begin to take effect as part of the sequester, Boston University officials hosted two days of meetings Monday and Tuesday in conjunction with representatives...

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