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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore addresses students during the senior breakfast Monday morning. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Nina Tassler announced as 2016 commencement speaker

Maddie Domenichella May 2, 2016

Nina Tassler, former president of CBS Entertainment and a 1979 alumna of Boston University’s College of Fine Arts, will be the commencement speaker to address the Class of 2016 on May 15 at Nickerson...

Boston University ranked 24th among large universities for its number of Peace Corps volunteers. PHOTO BY AMCAJA/WIKIMEDIA

BU ranks 24th among top Peace Corps volunteer schools

Katherine Merwin February 23, 2015

Boston University ranked 24th among large schools in the U.S. Peace Corps’ annual list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities, one rank higher than its 2014 slot, according to a Wednesday...

Following major changes to the application and selection process, the Peace Corps announced that they received a 70 percent increase in applications from 2013. PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PEACE CORPS

Peace Corps sees record breaking applications, increased competition

Sara Boutorabi October 15, 2014

Modifications to the Peace Corps application process, including a shorter length and more personalized process, triggered a record-breaking application rate, which saw an increase of 70 percent more...

The Peace Corps has introduced an updated application that will simplify and shorten the process of applying. GRAPHIC BY MIKE DESOCIO/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Peace Corps unveils shortened, digital application process

Mina Corpuz September 23, 2014

Volunteers who hope to join the Peace Corps will find it easier to enlist as a result of an updated, streamlined online application, according to a Friday press release. The Peace Corps’ application,...

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