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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.
Students dance at a Diwali celebration at the Center for Computing and Data Sciences on Friday. Organizations around Boston, such as the State House and cultural clubs at universities, hosted Diwali celebrations, a five-day celebration observed by people of various Indian religions. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Diwali celebrations light up the Boston community

Tavishi Chattopadhyay November 3, 2024
Community leaders and college campuses across Boston hosted Diwali events this past weekend to celebrate the holiday and promote cultural education.
Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include graffiti, a noise complaint and a panic alarm. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Campus Crime Logs: Sept. 29-Oct. 4

Katherine Wu October 7, 2024
This week's crime logs include a hazardous condition, a panic alarm and a suspicious person.
Fiona Whittington

COM alum Fiona Whittington promoted inclusion at BU, now sparks change for women in tech

Mara Mellits November 7, 2023
2024 Women of Impact Honoree and COM alum Fiona Whittington was not an average advertising student during her time at BU.
BU Students for Justice in Palestine members and supporters at Marsh Plaza. SJP held a rally to raise awareness for violence against Palestinians in Gaza on Monday. MATTHEW EADIE/DFP STAFF

BU Students for Justice in Palestine rally, march to bring attention to violence in Gaza

Amelia McAvoy October 24, 2023
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine rallied to demand that BU listen to their calls about divesting money and ending some Israel-affiliated programming.
Earth House

Earth House community experiences post-pandemic identity shift

Mandile Mpofu April 28, 2023
Seven years and a global pandemic later, the Earth House living-learning community has deviated from its original framework.
Pipes in the interior of the Center for Computing & Data Sciences.

Zero waste, naturally lit and fossil fuel-free: a walkthrough of CCDS sustainability features

Amanda Brynn Birbara March 31, 2023
The CCDS is a large part of BU’s climate action plan, which aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
CDS

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.
Center for Computing and Data Sciences

GALLERY: First look at the Center for Computing and Data Sciences

Clare Ong December 11, 2022
The Boston University Center for Computing and Data Sciences had its dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony Dec. 8.
Data Science Building

Saxbys to move into the new Center for Computing and Data Sciences this upcoming Spring

Sangmin Song October 27, 2022
B-corp coffee company Saxbys has partnered with Boston University Dining to open a new cafe on the first floor of the Center for Computing and Data Sciences opening Spring 2023.
BU President Robert Brown

President Brown reflects on the return to in-person and more with The Daily Free Press

Madhri Yehiya December 8, 2021
Brown shared aspirations and responded to concerns surrounding BUPD, campus sexual assault and more.
divestBU rally

BU divests from fossil fuels, activists react

Claire Law September 30, 2021
BU divests from fossil fuels, which is "a very small fraction of our endowment," President Brown wrote in an email to all students.
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