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Protestors gather in Somerville March 26 to call for the release of a Tufts PhD student who was arrested by Federal authorities. Legal and academic associations representing university professors sued the Trump administration March 25 for detaining students who have engaged in pro-Palestinian protests or sentiment. PHOTO BY TRUMAN DICKERSON

‘The right to hear’: Professors sue Trump administration for detention of students engaging in pro-Palestininan activities

Isabelle Zhang April 2, 2025
Legal and academic associations representing university professors sued the Trump administration March 25 for detaining students who have engaged in pro-Palestinian protests or sentiment.
Boston University Students for Justice in Palestine members participating in a “study-in” at the Duan Family Center for Computing and Data Sciences Nov. 6. After the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil for his participation in pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University, national concern sparked over how President Donald Trump’s immigration policy could be used to target student activists. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Detention of Columbia’s Mahmoud Khalil raises concerns over protest rights at BU

Sangmin Song March 21, 2025
At Boston University, a hot spot for pro-Israel and pro-Palestine student activism, the events at Columbia have raised pressing questions around student protesters’ First Amendment protections and the response of University authorities to federal orders.
Questrom

Complaints on students smoking outside of BU’s Questrom School of Business

Akua Devall March 20, 2023
Non-smoking signs located on the office windows of the building's first floor, however students have continued to use cigarettes and other smoking materials outside BU Questrom.
BUTV10

BUTV10 transitions with new faculty advisors after Christopher Cavalieri’s departure

Daily Free Press Staff February 5, 2023
Adam Boyajy and Tina McDuffie completed their first semester as the new faculty advisors for BUTV10, following Christopher Cavalleri’s departure due to allegations.
First gen students newbury center

Inaugural first-generation reception connects staff, provides networking opportunities

Lincoln Son Currie September 29, 2022
First-generation faculty and staff at Boston University gathered at a reception Sept. 19.
protest outside President Brown's office against COVID-19 policies

BU students stage walk-out, demonstration to protest current COVID-19 policies

Talia Lissauer January 26, 2022
Organizers demanded classes be taught remotely until the positivity rate drops below 1%, among other things.
BU UWE executive board

BU Undergraduate Women in Economics strives to create empowering space for students

Claire Law October 13, 2021
President Erika Lee said UWE and their blog provide "a safe space for women, but also a brave one."
The BU Out List webpage

BU Out List gives LGBTQ+ faculty and staff visibility, connection

Molly Farrar June 30, 2021
The List hopes to create a community for queer faculty and staff and provide support for queer students.
Plants of BU Instagram Account

New student-led Instagram account features plants and community

Molly Farrar May 16, 2021
@plants.of.bu shares plant tips, tricks and trivia while supporting the BIPOC and queer community.
hallway in the college of arts and sciences at boston university

BU faculty express hopes, doubts on return to in-person classes

Jesús Marrero Suárez April 29, 2021
Professors described their hopes for a return to normality, admitted some changes may be permanent.
lecture hall in the college of arts and sciences at boston university

BU AAUP recognized by national organization, begins reaching out to administration

Rin Velasco April 14, 2021
National recognition provides credibility as well as legal aid if the organization needs it.
"Don’t Matter How Raggly The Flag, It Still Got To Tie Us Together” by Thornton Dial

BU talk shows how ‘Visual Thinking Strategy’ can help guide future medicine practitioners

Nicole Bartuch April 12, 2021
VTS — an inquiry based learning strategy — can help medical professionals to embrace uncertainty.
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