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The Daily Free Press

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Empty chairs in the College of Arts and Sciences, where professor Tinker Ready taught a class until recently. Ready has been placed on administrative leave amidst an investigation into comments made to students. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

COM writing professor on paid leave, under investigation

Matthew Eadie March 29, 2024
After allegations of discriminatory comments, Boston University College of Communication writing professor Tinker Ready is under investigation, according to several documents and emails obtained by The Daily Free Press. 
A control room in Studio West at Boston University College of Communication. MAGGIE WEN/DFP STAFF

Former, current students accuse BU assistant professor Christophor Cavalieri of sexual misconduct

Walker Armstrong April 21, 2022
The Daily Free Press spoke to 51 individuals, 35 of which are current and former students. Many allege Cavalieri sexually harassed and verbally abused them.
The Netflix logo. The Boston University College of Communications hosted its first alumni event of the semester Wednesday – a webinar discussing Neftlix’s rise as a streaming service and its subsequent evolution. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Netflix’s nonfiction storytelling told by BU grads, ‘Queer Eye’ star

Seamus Webster September 13, 2021
Panel dives into Netflix's business in reality television content.
registration buttons on studentlink

Class registration returns to regular schedule

Rin Velasco April 28, 2021
The single-weekend registration used last semester was changed back to a staggered model.
boston university president robert brown's email to students about recent shootings in atlanta

BU responds to Atlanta shootings

Nathan Lederman March 22, 2021
Boston University issued a number of responses to the spa shootings in Atlanta early last week.
Crisis Communications Officer Mike Fernandez and Boston University faculty members discussed the importance of reaching stakeholders when problems arise in a Wednesday panel. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Panelists, PRLab students say crisis communication is always an essential tool

Caroline Bowden January 29, 2021
In 2020, a year marked by disaster, executives and communications professionals were thrown into economic, social and health frenzies — forced to adapt their policies and messaging to fit the fast-changing social climate. Four experts in business and public relations participated in a virtual conversation Wednesday to discuss tools businesses can use to communicate successfully during disasters.
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