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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.
Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. New construction on the building is on track to break ground in the spring of 2026. AMEILA GIESE/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New Pardee building set to begin construction spring 2026

Charlie Johnson March 4, 2025
Construction of a new building for the Pardee School of Global Studies is on track to start construction spring 2026.
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

One of us is going to have to change: Matching my outfits with BU building styles | It’s All Been Done Before

Erica Schwartz February 28, 2025
I love to feel as if I’ve traveled back in time as I walk through different buildings on campus. In fact, I decided to challenge myself to dress to match the styles and eras of BU’s diverse dwellings and truly feel like a time traveler. 
Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing and Data Sciences. CDS Student Government senators will begin holding weekly meetings to determine how the Community Service Fee is distributed. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

CDS senators provide Community Service Fee allocation update

Sangmin Song February 26, 2025
Undergraduates' community service fund allocation is currently being negotiated in CDS student government.
The Duan Family Center for Computer and Data Sciences. The CDS Student Government announced in a letter to constituents written by Senator Peter Emero Friday that it is launching a new student advisory board. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

CDS StuGov announces new Student Advisory Board

Julia Hendler February 21, 2025
The Boston University Computing and Data Sciences Student Government announced in a letter to constituents Friday it is launching a new CDS Student Advisory Board.
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include an intoxicated party, a narcotic investigation, and multiple cases of larceny. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: Feb. 2-7

Emma Mullay February 10, 2025
This week's crime logs include trespassing, bike theft, and a narcotics investigation.
Duan Family Center for Computing and Data Sciences. The CDS program introduced three new courses this semester, giving students an opportunity to learn about relevant topics in data science, including artificial intelligence and algorithms. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

New CDS courses look toward the future of data science

Hannah Portman January 30, 2025
The CDS program introduced three new courses this semester, giving students an opportunity to learn about relevant topics in data science, including artificial intelligence and algorithms.
A Student Government meeting on April 10.

StuGov makes confirmation, discusses committee updates

Delia Rune November 14, 2023
Cabinet and committee updates and a new Environmental Affairs Director was confirmed at a BU Student Government meeting Monday.
Ibram X. Kendi

Ibram X. Kendi responds to layoffs, allegations in Q&A

Lydia Evans October 2, 2023
Ibram X. Kendi, director of Boston University’s Center for Antiracist Research, responded to written questions from The Daily Free Press following mass layoffs and allegations of mismanagement of funds. The email interview has been edited according to The Daily Free Press and Associated Press Style punctuation and spelling guidelines but otherwise published in full.
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Data4Sustainability Datathon: where data science meets sustainability

Caitlin Beal March 15, 2023
Boston University Data Science Association will host the event in which participants will work on datasets for 24 hours from March 18-19.
Boston University’s Center for Computing & Data Sciences. Faculty of CDS continue to work with the Data Science For Good initiative to tackle societal issues with technology. COURTESY OF JACKIE RICCIARDI VIA BU TODAY

CDS initiative addresses issues in our society through civic-minded technology

Emily Pauls February 24, 2022
The Faculty of Computing and Data Science's new initiative, Data Science for Good, will have programs centered around technology that will help societal issues.
employee speaks with a customer at orpheus store

Orpheus Performing Arts Treasures classical music store isn’t going anywhere

Ramsey Khalifeh April 7, 2021
Orpheus has served classic collectors and music fans for 25 years, attracting customers worldwide.
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