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The Daily Free Press

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Students in the Newbury Center, which provides resources for first-generation Boston University students and staff. President Robert Brown started various projects to increase the percentage of first-gen students at BU and provide them with resources. ANGIE YE/DFP STAFF

First-gen students offer perspective on Newbury Center and President Brown’s legacy

Zenobia Lloyd November 1, 2022
With an increase of first-gen students, students voice concern on slim resources
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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.
Boston Home Ownership

Wu launches $106 million in homeownership investments to address racial wealth gap

Ruihan Yang April 28, 2022
Mayor Wu announced $106 million in homeownership investments to Bostonians to address the housing crisis and racial wealth gap.
The Boston University Newbury Center’s newly opened Professional Clothing Closet. The clothing closet, founded by BU student Tima Dasouki, had its grand opening on the third floor of the Yawkey Center for Student Services March 14. TALIA LISSAUER/DFP STAFF

BU student creates free professional clothing closet for low-income students

Talia Lissauer March 16, 2022
Students can make appointments through Handshake and receive up to four clothing items free of charge.
Boston University Arts Initiative partnered with Innovate@BU to put on “Painting and Popcorn” Friday for students to stop by the BUild lab to paint ceramic pots while eating popcorn. EMILY PAULS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community, first-gen students get creative at BU Arts Initiative’s ‘First Friday’ event

Emily Pauls November 8, 2021
At Painting and Popcorn, students painted flower pots and snacked in the BUild Lab.
"In the Heights" cast members

Stars talk long-awaited ‘In the Heights’ blockbuster

Lily Kepner June 3, 2021
At the roundtable, the stars spoke about their personal connections to the characters and the film, and the universality of the story.
doctor holding a stethoscope

BU community discusses impact of socioeconomic status on STEM pursuits

Divya Sood April 21, 2021
At a BU event, topics ranged from financial literacy and loans to first-gen students and income.
Alexia Nizhny/DFP STAFF

A Room With a View: Ancient Greece and Italy share hospitality and xenophobia

Antonia Lehnert April 12, 2021
Before being hosted in someone’s home, one should feel welcomed in their country first.
employees around a table in a conference room

BU alumni discuss diversity, inclusion in modern workplace

Connor Allen April 6, 2021
Alumni from various BU majors spoke on their experience with inclusion in the workplace at a panel.
Fair Admission: Episode 5 - International

Fair Admission: Episode 5 – International

Edward Sturm March 25, 2021

U.S. colleges and universities recruit the global elite, but they often ignore foreign-origin students already in the country. Undocumented students, first-generation Americans, and international...

Boston University is opening the Newbury Center — a building dedicated to supporting first-generation college students — at 755 Commonwealth Avenue in January, according to a Tuesday letter by Provost Jean Morrison. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Newbury Center for first-generation students to open in January

Ellie Yeo November 1, 2020
BU is further committing itself to supporting first-generation students on campus through its Newbury Center, which is scheduled to open in January at 755 Commonwealth Avenue, University Provost Jean Morrison announced via email Tuesday.
Kara Chen/DFP STAFF

EDITORIAL: Greek life remains questionable staple in college culture

Editors October 20, 2020
Inclusivity efforts differ between every chapter, but as a whole, Greek life serves as a concentrated hub of some of the most harmful aspects of our society.
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