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BUPD officers tackle alleged suspect, raising concern among students

Vanessa Bartlett April 23, 2021
Several students witnessed and filmed the incident involving the supposed repeat trespasser.
Michelle Prario was one of 1,285 students who received their early decision acceptances from Boston University last week. COURTESY OF MICHELLE PRARIO

Class of 2025 receives Early Decision acceptances, remains optimistic despite pandemic

Lily Kepner December 23, 2020
Despite being restricted from official in-person visits, tours and information sessions for the last nine months, 1,285 applicants became BU terriers last week when accepted in the university's first Early Decision round.
Kate Weiser, a 2019 graduate of Boston University’s College of Communication and the current marketing manager for Life Alive Cafes, spoke at a Wednesday event hosted by COM to highlight the role influencers play in company advertising. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Social media marketers discuss influencers, online advertising strategies

Yiran Yu December 8, 2020
Influencers on social media have garnered attention from the public and professional world alike. COM panelists examined their role in company advertising and effectiveness in the industry.
Boston’s Newbury Street. On Black Friday this year, stores in the city adjusted their safety protocols to meet the demands of shoppers while following health-related constraints. JACQUELYN O’BRIEN/ DFP FILE

Shoppers see early sales instead of typical Black Friday weekend

Yiran Yu December 1, 2020
Despite specific health-related constraints and added safety procedures, businesses and students strived to celebrate Black Friday in a different way.
I Need The A+ Tutoring, a tutoring platform developed by Boston University student Ben Reydler, matches students with tutors who have taken the specific class that they need help in. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Questrom student’s tutoring service offers help in specific BU courses, not subjects

Toni Baraga November 12, 2020

With the end of each semester inevitably comes final exams, and one Boston University student has created a business opportunity in tutoring peers who seek academic help during these times. A plethora...

Boston University’s Cybersecurity Association hosted a virtual event Monday to discuss how an organization’s leadership must take a more active role in understanding cybersecurity and data protection. COURTESY OF BU CYBERSECURITY ASSOCIATION

Cybersecurity expert says data security lies in people, not just technology

Kelsey Ffrench November 10, 2020

While it may be easy to assume cybersecurity is solely the responsibility of computer scientists or information technology professionals, all members of an organization play a part in data protection....

Boston University’s Center for Career Development. While the COVID-19 pandemic has posed difficulties for students trying to network in-person, it has made more virtual networking events accessible to students. JASMINE LI/ DFP FILE

Young professionals find networking becomes more crucial without in-person opportunities

Yiran Yu November 10, 2020

For college students and graduates alike, networking is imperative in the modern-day job market — yet has become all the more difficult in a virtual setting under the current pandemic. Boston...

Purdue Pharma L.P. pleaded guilty on Oct. 21 to criminal charges for the company's marketing and selling of opioids, which led to a nationwide opioid crisis. NICOLAS TEPPER/DFP FILE

BU professors analyze Purdue Pharma shutdown, aftermath

Kyla Denisevich November 6, 2020
Around 450,000 people have died from opioids since the turn of the century, and many companies are to blame for the drug's overprescription and misuse.
The new SG slate, BUILD BU, will be expected to deliver on its promises which include a zero-cost textbook initiative as well as promoting school spirit on campus. PHOTO COURTESY OF DEVIN HARVIN

Get to know BU’s new student government

Lillian Ilsley-Greene June 5, 2018
In March, Boston University students elected the Build BU slate to the 2018–2019 Student Government Executive Board.

Interactive Charles River Campus Map

Editors June 10, 2015

Boston University’s main campus is easier to get around than you may think, stretching a scenic two miles along the Charles River. This map provides information about the colleges, residences and resources...

Boston University’s Questrom School of Business released "Reimagining Business Education: A World of Ideas,” a study on business education, on Thursday. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Business Education Jam report offers ways to improve business education

Julianna Narita April 13, 2015

Boston University’s Questrom School of Business released findings from its “Business Education Jam” workshop, a global online conversation about improving the future of business education that...

Boston University trustee Allen Questrom and his wife Kelli Questrom donated $50 million Monday to the former School of Management, renaming it the Questrom School of Business. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

School of Management renamed Questrom School of Business

J.D. Capelouto March 31, 2015

Boston University’s School of Management was renamed the Questrom School of Business  Monday as a result of a $50 million donation from Allen Questrom, an alumnus, and his wife Kelli Questrom. “Our...

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