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The Daily Free Press

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The Archaeology Department in Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate students in the Anthropology and Archaeology departments of the BU College of Arts and Sciences allege the University is violating two articles in the SEIU Local 509 contract ratified Oct. 16, 2024. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Archaeology, anthropology graduate students allege union contract violations, program funding, future uncertain

Avery Fox April 10, 2025
Alleged funding cuts to the Anthropology and Archaeology departments at Boston University, raise graduate student concerns over union contract.
Nathan Philips, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Earth and Environment, and Alice Arena hold signs at Philips’ demonstration at Marsh Plaza March 5. Philips regularly uses his office window on the fourth floor of BU’s College of Arts and Sciences to display political messages to passersby along Commonwealth Avenue. PHOTO BY PHOEBE MILLER

‘Say his name’: BU faculty, graduate workers reflect on University responses to political speech

Lauren Albano March 30, 2025
With the recent executive crackdown on universities for pro-Palestine activism, the incident with Phillips’ signage sparked dialogue among BU faculty and students over administrative responses to free speech on campus.
One Silber Way. A Boston University Metropolitan College lecturer filed a $5 million class-action lawsuit against the Trustees of BU Feb. 21 alleging the University failed to pay her on time, reportedly violating the Massachusetts Wage Act. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU lecturer files $5 million class-action lawsuit, alleges University violated state wage laws

Madyline Swearing February 28, 2025
BU lecturer files $5 million lawsuit against the Trustees of Boston University, alleging violation of state wage laws
Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground. Boston University students held an independent town hall meeting at HTC Sunday, where speakers discussed community activism participation and the fate of the University-wide divestment referendum bill. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU Resistance Network holds leftist student town hall in Howard Thurman Center

Eli Pekelny February 18, 2025
Boston University students held an independent student organizing town hall at the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground Sunday, where speakers discussed participating in community activism and the fate of the University-wide divestment referendum bill.
Protestors march down Commonwealth Avenue toward 1 Silber Way during the Boston University Graduate Workers Union walkout on May 1. BUGWU and BU reached settlement agreements Dec. 19 for two outstanding charges filed during the strike. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU reaches settlements with BU, University sends notices

Kayla Baltazar February 16, 2025
Boston University sends out notices regarding graduate workers settlement agreements
A student walks into the Boston University Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in April. Boston University announced that it would not accept applications for multiple doctoral degree programs for the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for the 2025-26 academic year. ZOE KU/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Graduate students express ‘shock,’ ‘outrage’ over doctoral program cancellations

Karyna Cheung November 25, 2024
Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will not be accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year for multiple doctoral programs
Boston University Graduate Workers Union marches outside Warren Towers in a walk-out on Sept. 5. Today, BUGWU ratified its first union contract, ending its almost seven-month long strike. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BREAKING: BUGWU ends strike after seven months, ratifies first contract with University

Kayla Baltazar October 16, 2024
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union ratified its first contract with the University today, ending a nearly seven-month-long strike.
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union protests outside the George Sherman Union on Boston University’s campus Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. They later marched to WBUR, where members of the BU Board of Trustees were present.
PHOTO BY CRYSTAL YORMICK

‘No work, no inauguration’: BUGWU protests before BU presidential inauguration

Crystal Yormick September 25, 2024
BUGWU picketed outside of WBUR CitySpace in protest of the recent retaliations against graduate workers.
Boston University’s 11th President, Melissa Gilliam. Gilliam stated it is important for her to work with student leaders on campus, including those from the BU Graduate Workers Union and ResLife Unions. ZACH SCHWARTZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New BU president pushes for unity, progress ahead of inauguration

Kayla Baltazar September 13, 2024
BU's new president, Melissa Gilliam, sets goals for the future of the University.
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union and the ResLife Union march outside Warren Towers on Sept. 3, the first day of classes. The ResLife Union began a strike on Aug. 31. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU holds rally on first day of classes, continues to demand fair contract amid prolonged strike

Samantha Genzer September 3, 2024

The Boston University Graduate Workers Union  held a walkout and rally at Marsh Plaza today, as the union continues to demand better wages and working conditions from the University. BUGWU has been...

Protestors walk around Marsh Plaza with signs before the walkout on Wednesday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

GALLERY: BUGWU holds walkout on last day of classes

Andrew Burke-Stevenson May 4, 2024
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union held a walkout on Wednesday, the final day of classes, in response to Provost Ken Lutchen’s email.
Boston University Graduate Workers Union members and supporters march down Bay State Road toward 1 Silber Way on Wednesday. BUGWU organized a walkout on Wednesday in response to Provost Ken Lutchen’s emails regarding the strike. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU calls undergraduates, faculty, staff to join walkout in response to Provost emails

Camille Bugayong May 2, 2024
On Wednesday, BUGWU called BU undergaduates and staff to join a walkout in response to emails from the Office of the Provost.
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