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Student groups call for BU to be declared a ‘sanctuary campus’

Truman Dickerson • March 26, 2025

Boston University student organizations call for the University to declare itself as a sanctuary campus.

‘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.

Student, faculty activists share roadblocks, achievements at YDSA town hall

Fiona Broadie • March 22, 2022

Representatives from BU SJP, SRF and 'Q' shared their frustrations at the administration and updates on their activism.

BU ends 2021 fiscal year on high note, but employees still struck by cost-cutting measures

Seamus Webster • February 18, 2022

BU froze retirement contributions and salary increases, as its total assets grew to $8.3 billion.

Divest BU demands transparency, quick action in a protest following BU’s divestment announcement

Phoebe Chen • October 19, 2021

The club noted how the email did not give credit to its years-long effort to reach the decision.

PREVIEW: Meet the 2021 Commencement ceremony speakers

Daily Free Press Staff • May 13, 2021

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Moderna founder Noubar Afeyan are among this year's speakers.

President Brown discusses return to in-person learning this Fall and more with The Daily Free Press

Nick Kolev • May 5, 2021

Brown discussed planning for next year, vaccine requirements and renovations among other topics.

BU faculty express hopes, doubts on return to in-person classes

Jesús Marrero Suárez • April 29, 2021

Professors described their hopes for a return to normality, admitted some changes may be permanent.

University responds to Chauvin verdict, facilitates discussions for BU community

Vanessa Bartlett • April 26, 2021

BU administration sent out emails to students and reflections will be held daily until May 7.

YDSA stages sit-in protest for free laundry at BU administration’s Student Leaders Conversation Series

Nick Kolev • April 22, 2021

The organization said its demands continue to be ignored after many meetings with administration.

2021 in-person Commencement to be split into two ceremonies

Molly Farrar • April 20, 2021

The decision was made in order to ensure social distancing and allow for increased attendance.

BU AAUP recognized by national organization, begins reaching out to administration

Rin Velasco • April 14, 2021

National recognition provides credibility as well as legal aid if the organization needs it.

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