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It’s time to get vaccinated

Khadijah Khogeer April 29, 2021
Vaccinations are instrumental in making in-person events possible in the future.
East to West: Apr. 9, 2021

East to West: Apr. 9, 2021

Jackson Machesky April 9, 2021

One month until finals! Today on East to West, we cover decreasing admission rates for the BU’s incoming freshman class, campus organizations teaming together to fundraise for survivors of sexual...

boston university students celebrate at commencement ceremony

January 2021 graduates to attend in-person May commencement following student, parent objections

Tanisha Bhat March 18, 2021
Boston University President Robert Brown announced in an email to Class of 2021 January graduates Monday that they are now invited to attend the in-person commencement ceremony in May, following numerous complaints from parents and students.
East to West: Mar. 5, 2021

East to West: Mar. 5, 2021

Jackson Machesky March 5, 2021

Good luck with midterms! Today on East to West, we cover plans for BU’s 2021 Commencement Ceremony, developments in the South Campus break-ins, the cancellation of the CGS Boston-London Program,...

Boston University commencement

BU plans in-person Commencement for Class of 2020, 2021

Emily Stevenson March 1, 2021
Boston University President Robert Brown announced in an email Thursday the 2021 Commencement ceremony will be held in-person May 16. The event is subject to change and will occur in accordance with city and state guidelines.
Boston University Residence Life office. Unlike other students on campus, resident assistants were not required to quarantine upon returning to BU this semester. VIVION MYRON/ DFP FILE

Residence Life did not require RAs to follow COVID-19 testing and quarantine regulations for students

Madhri Yehiya January 29, 2021
Boston University Residence Life did not require resident assistants to follow the same COVID-19 testing and quarantine guidelines as the rest of the student body when returning to campus this Spring.
The COVID-19 pandemic limited some employment opportunities for graduating students, but other jobs may be available to those who are willing to work in different industries. COURTESY OF FLAZINGO.COM

BU students, alum see new direction, promise in job market despite pandemic

Belle He December 3, 2020
Although seniors every year battle the pressure of the job search, the class of 2021 faces a unique challenge: entering an economy jeopardized by the pandemic.
Questrom junior Collin Wendel (right) and College of Engineering junior Javier Roberts (left) are hoping to start Boston University’s first cryptocurrency and blockchain student organization. PHOTO BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students plan on introducing cryptocurrency club, set out to form like-minded community

Martha Merrow September 13, 2018
Junior Collin Wendel is in the early stages of developing the student-run organization dedicated to “research, develop, analyze, and invest in various blockchain technologies and cryptocurrencies,” according to a post he made in the BU Class of 2021 Facebook group.
PHOTO BY BRIAN MCHALE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

EDITORIAL: A step in the right direction for low-income students

Editors September 8, 2017

Every year, Boston University gets better and brighter, or so it seems. PR blasts each fall about the new class of freshmen and claim them to be the smartest incoming class in the history of BU — or...

Boston University freshmen crowd listens to speakers at the Agganis Arena during the Matriculation Ceremony Sunday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADDIE DOMENICHELLA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU welcomes Class of 2021 at Matriculation Ceremony

Maddie Domenichella September 4, 2017

The rain and overcast clouds on Sunday afternoon did not dampen the spirits of attendees at the Class of 2021 Matriculation Ceremony at Agganis Arena on Sunday afternoon. Approximately 3,400 members...

A look at BU’s past: 1939-2017

A look at BU’s past: 1939-2017

Andres Picon June 7, 2017

In less than two centuries, a countryside theological seminary blossomed into a leading global research university. Here is a walk down memory lane, BU edition.

GRAPHIC BY GABRIELLE DIPIETRO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU breaks record with 60,000 freshman applicants

Andres Picon January 26, 2017

Boston University announced Monday that the admissions office received more than 60,000 freshman applications this year, setting a school record. This figure surpasses the then-record 57,433 applicants...

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