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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.
President Melissa Gilliam giving her inaugural address on Sept. 27. The formation of a new Bias Review Team was announced by Boston University’s Office of the Provost on Friday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Boston University announces Bias Review Team

Mary Goetz October 9, 2024
Boston University’s Office of the Provost announced the formation of the Bias Review Team on Oct. 4.
Supporters of the ResLife Union chant at a union rally  in Marsh Plaza at the start of a four-day strike on Friday, April 12, 2024. After unsuccessful negotiations with BU administration, the union continues to strike for increased wages, health care benefits and rights to accommodations. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU ResLife Union strikes over admitted students, Boston Marathon weekend

Lauren Albano April 16, 2024
From April 12 to 15, The Boston University ResLife Union went on strike. The union decided to strike during the long weekend since there was both admitted student events and the Boston Marathon happening.
Flooding inside 117 Bay State Road. Boston University housing at 115 and 117 Bay State Road flooded on Saturday night after a water main broke. COURTESY OF PEYTON MILLER

Flooding at Bay State dorms displaces BU students for weeks

Megan Amato March 26, 2024
A water main break resulted in students to be evacuated from 115 and 117 Bay State Road Saturday night. The flooding has caused students to be housed elsewhere while repairs are being made.
Student Body President Dhruv Kapadia speaks at a Student Government meeting on Jan. 29. The student government plans to provide an exclusive meal plan for Muslim students participating in Iftar during Ramadan. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov discusses Iftar meal program, approves funding requests

George Lehman March 6, 2024
Monday night, a meal plan program for Muslim students participating in Iftar was discussed and various funding requests were approved at the Boston University's Student Government meeting.
Palestine banner protest

‘Free Palestine’ banner dropped from College of Arts and Sciences roof

Jesús Marrero Suárez March 24, 2022
The SJP banner references the Deadly Exchange, a process by which law enforcement validates Israeli oppression of Palestinians.
Quarantine Learning Support Act petition

Student Government petition calls for quarantine learning support

Greye Dunn October 3, 2021
Consistent recording of lectures for students who must miss class among the requests listed.
George Sherman Union entrance

BU to hold a series of fun events for the Class of 2024 this weekend

Anna Vidergar September 15, 2021
Activities include a red carpet, dancing, mini golf and a visit to the Museum of Science.
Boston University President Robert Brown in his office on Silber Way. On Tuesday, Brown spoke with The Daily Free Press in a Zoom interview to discuss returning to fully in-person learning in the Fall, along with other issues concerning students. ANDRES PICON/ DFP FILE

President Brown discusses return to in-person learning this Fall and more with The Daily Free Press

Nick Kolev May 5, 2021
Brown discussed planning for next year, vaccine requirements and renovations among other topics.
Boston University's Young Democratic Socialists of America

YDSA stages sit-in protest for free laundry at BU administration’s Student Leaders Conversation Series

Nick Kolev April 22, 2021
The organization said its demands continue to be ignored after many meetings with administration.
information tent for prospective students outside the college of communication at boston university

BU sets up temporary informational tents for prospective students touring campus

Tanisha Bhat April 21, 2021
The tents are staffed by representatives to answer questions about BU and provide assistance.
young democratic socialists of america protesters hold signs in support of free laundry at boston university

BU YDSA protests for free laundry at Marsh Plaza

Rin Velasco March 29, 2021
BU YDSA held an in-person protest following petitioning and meetings with BU administration.
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