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Nathan Philips, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences Department of Earth and Environment, and Alice Arena hold signs at Philips’ demonstration at Marsh Plaza March 5. Philips regularly uses his office window on the fourth floor of BU’s College of Arts and Sciences to display political messages to passersby along Commonwealth Avenue. PHOTO BY PHOEBE MILLER

‘Say his name’: BU faculty, graduate workers reflect on University responses to political speech

Lauren Albano March 30, 2025
With the recent executive crackdown on universities for pro-Palestine activism, the incident with Phillips’ signage sparked dialogue among BU faculty and students over administrative responses to free speech on campus.
Inside the Refugee and Immigrant Assistance Center in Roxbury. Massachusetts. Governor Charlie Baker said in a tweet Tuesday the state is ready to assist Afghan refugees coming into the country following the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan's capital city, Kabul. ANH NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston advocacy groups prepare for Afghan refugees’ arrival

Daily Free Press Staff September 13, 2021
As refugees Afghanistan amidst the Taliban's takeover, Boston advocacy groups prepare to help.
Carl Woog, former director for strategic communications of the National Security Council, speaks about national security and the media Tuesday night at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies. PHOTO BY MARIA CASTILLO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU alum, students discuss media relations in Obama administration

Sophia Brown March 21, 2017

Approximately 40 Boston University students and professors gathered Tuesday afternoon at the Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies to discuss the relationship between freedom of press and national...

GAMADES: Election season takes focus off bigger issues

GAMADES: Election season takes focus off bigger issues

Lucy Gamades November 2, 2015

There was another pre-election pageant on Wednesday. The U.S. Republican presidential candidates took the stage for the third time, and as usual, there was extensive commentary everywhere on the Internet:...

Boston University assistant professor Darren Roblyer designed a probe to monitor tumor development and adapt drug selection for fighting cancer. PHOTO COURTESY OF DARREN ROBLYER

New device promises adapted cancer treatments as unique as patients

Olivia Deng March 3, 2015

Cancer claimed 584,881 lives in 2013, making it the second leading cause of death in the United States that year, according to statistics from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The...

Researchers at Boston University work to develop a prototype of a computational tool used to enhance the identification of DNA at crime scenes. PHOTO COURTESY OF CATHERINE GRGICAK

New computational tool developed by BU researchers strengthens DNA analyses at crime scenes

Madeleine O’Keefe November 4, 2014

In shows like "Law & Order" and "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," it only takes an hour to nab the perpetrator of a crime. And thanks to the creation of a new computational tool by Catherine Grgicak,...

New Balance in running to supply troops with American shoes

Daily Free Press Admin April 28, 2014

To uphold its commitment to provide troops with American-made supplies, the U.S. Department of Defense is considering a contract with Allston-based New Balance to provide the military with sneakers. The...

EDIT: Accidental Discrimination

Daily Free Press Admin April 11, 2013

The U.S. Army is taking criticism for a slideshow presentation to U.S. Army Reserve recruits. A dozen lawmakers have signed a letter demanding the Army to apologize for a statement listing religious extremist...

Mass. defense companies hit hard by federal budget cuts

Daily Free Press Admin February 19, 2013

Several Massachusetts-based defense companies have faced a less fiscally supportive U.S. government due to cutbacks in federal military spending, and with more automatic cuts scheduled to take place...

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