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Students hold up signs, urging Boston University to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, during a walkout Thursday afternoon at Marsh Plaza. Prior to the walkout, speculation spread regarding an armed Homeland Security officer’s presence near BU Questrom School of Business and the School of Law building. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Homeland Security officer spotted at BU, student groups hold walkout for a sanctuary campus

Samantha Genzer April 4, 2025
Reports of a United States Department of Homeland Security officer on Boston University’s campus Thursday afternoon, which coincided with a planned student-led walkout calling for BU to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, intensified concerns over Immigration and Customs Enforcement on campus.
The entrance of Boston University’s Student Activities Office. BU is bracing for potential losses in funding as they plan to slow down their spending rate in anticipation of the National Institute of Health’s policy changes. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU slows budget in preparation for federal funding cuts

Kiyoung Haavisto February 21, 2025
Boston University is planning to slow down its spending in anticipation of funding cuts and policy changes amidst a flurry of executive orders impacting federal funding agencies.
The front desk at the Boston University Diversity and Inclusion Office. President Trump signed an order Jan. 20 dictating that the federal government will only recognize two sexes — male and female — causing worry and fear among transgender advocacy groups in Boston. 
LAUREN ALBANO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

DEI, gender ideology executive orders spark divided responses among Bostonians

Tavishi Chattopadhyay February 7, 2025
President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders limiting gender recognition and dismantling Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs cause mixed reactions from students, Boston schools and advocacy groups.
Boston University’s International Students and Scholars Office, which assists students with securing immigration classification. Boston University organizations and clubs plan to help protect students from President Trump’s mass deportation efforts amid ICE sightings on BU’s campus. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus organizations arrange efforts to educate, protect students amidst Trump executive orders

Veronica Hernandez February 4, 2025
Boston University students express concern over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts after he signed an executive order Jan. 20 allowing federal immigration agents to enter “sanctuary” spaces, including schools.
The entrance to the Old South Church. Boston religious leaders, professors and college students reflect on the impact of faith on American politics after President Donald Trump’s inauguration and the slew of executive actions he rolled out during his first weeks in office. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Make America a Christian nation’: Bostonians pray on faith’s role in Trump’s executive actions

Megan Amato February 2, 2025
Boston religious leaders and community members reflect on the role of religion in President Donald Trump’s policies, following a bishop’s call for mercy amid several executive orders passed by Trump during his first day in office.
A student walks into the polling location at the Boston University Life Science and Engineering Building on Nov. 5. Republican college students across Boston feel threatened after alleged attacks following Donald Trump’s presidential win. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston students weigh in on alleged discrimination against Republicans on campus

Charlie Johnson December 6, 2024
College students across Boston are attempting to foster civil political discourse after a student group alleged that conservative students faced “escalating attacks” on campus in the weeks since Donald Trump was re-elected president.
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