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BU Parents United’s petition to give Georgia Dray an honorary degree. BU Parents United is a Facebook group advocating for Dray, a student who committed suicide in 2022, to receive an honorary degree. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘We are not giving up’: BU Parents United fights for Georgia Dray’s honorary degree

Camille Bugayong October 2, 2024
BU Parents United, a Facebook group for parents of Boston University students, is spearheading an effort to grant an honorary degree to Georgia Dray.
Georgia Dray Obituary

Obituary: Remembering BU student Georgia Dray

Tanisha Bhat April 11, 2022
Georgia Dray's family remembers her compassion and love of psychology. She was 21.
Ukraine/Russia conflict, bu community reacts

Members of BU community stand with Ukraine as country faces Russian attacks

Emilia Wisniewski March 3, 2022
“Every day ... we hear the sounds of falling bombs, planes and helicopters circling in the sky,” wrote a BU parent.
East to West: Apr. 23, 2021

East to West: Apr. 23, 2021

Veronica Thompson April 23, 2021

One more week! Today on East to West, we cover Boston University accounting two commencement ceremonies for the class of 2021, a GoFundMe page started by BU Parents United Facebook Group to honor...

gofundme page in memory of boston university custodians

BU Parents United fundraises for memorial benches to honor custodians who died from COVID-19

Emily Stevenson April 20, 2021
The organizers hope to place the benches on the BU Beach to commemorate the two men.
East to West: Feb. 16, 2021

East to West: Feb. 16, 2021

Justin Tang February 16, 2021

Happy Tuesday! Today, we cover why BU Dining changes menus unexpectedly, the addition of recycling bins to West Campus, Boston on Valentine’s Day, and more. FEATURING: Justin Tang, Ele Berger,...

Student Health Services. Some Boston University students and parents believe BU is not offering sufficient mental health resources, as students grapple with added stress from the pandemic and other challenges. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU parents, students voice concerns surrounding mental health resources on campus

Taylor Brokesh February 11, 2021
Alessandra Kellermann, the mother of a senior at BU as well as the founder of the BU Parents United Facebook Group, said many parents are aware of students’ need for help.
Parents of Boston University students pleaded with BU leadership and staff to support the mental health and emotional well-being of their children in a Sept. 24 email. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Parents ask BU to support students amid pandemic

Madison Mercado September 30, 2020
BU parents submitted an email Sept. 24 to senior leadership — including President Robert Brown, DOS Kenneth Elmore and SHS Director Judy Platt, among others — requesting more support for students’ mental health and emotional well-being.
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