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Ibram X. Kendi at South by Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas on March 8. The Center for Antiracist Research will be closing when its university charter expires on June 30. COURTESY OF FUZHEADO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

‘Behind closed doors’: Ibram X. Kendi departs BU, Center for Antiracist Research to close after 5 years

Nicole Abrams February 7, 2025
Ibram X. Kendi, author, activist and founder of the BU Center for Antiracist Research, is leaving BU after five years, and CAR will close June 30 when its charter with the University expires, according to a Jan. 30 announcement.
The reception desk at The Boston University Center for Career Development. Tuesday, President Trump’s first full day in office, he signed an executive order which aims to halt Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices in various federal, corporate and higher education institutions, including BU. ZIBBY ENGLISH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student leaders fear decreased minority enrollment, employment opportunities after Trump DEI rollback

Nicole Abrams January 31, 2025
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Jan. 21 to curb diversity, equity and inclusion practices in higher education institutions, signaling negative impacts for Boston University students.
Annika Morris | Senior Graphic Artist

Award shows do matter | Editorial

Editors February 28, 2024
Award shows are far more relevant than declining viewership might suggest. The media and talent that Americans choose to consume and support speak volumes about who we are as a people.
Students present their project during Tech for Change’s second annual Civic Tech Hackathon. This event is a two-day-long competition where students present projects that provide a solution to one of four issues: climate change, equality, election involvement or healthcare. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Second annual Tech For Change Hackathon sparks technological innovation, solutions at CDS

Truman Dickerson February 20, 2024
This weekend, BU hosted Tech For Change’s second annual Civic Tech Hackathon, a two-day competition in which students from across the country use technology to develop solutions for national challenges.
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Men’s basketball drops third-straight to Howard after second half struggles

Jason Asvestopoulos November 15, 2023
The team ended the back-and-forth first half with the lead before the Bison stifled the offense in the second half to defeat the Terriers.
African American Art History: Present Coordinates

BU hosts African American art history research symposium

Stella Tannenbaum November 16, 2022
Present Coordinates featured African American art history
Assistant Professor Patrece McClain

New professor in School of Theater brings new expertise, excitement to the department

Emily Pauls September 23, 2021
Patrese McClain comes to BU with theatre and film experience.
Grammy-nominated R&B singer Carolyn Malachi, shown in a 2012 concert, is set to perform at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Feb. 27. COURTESY OF PENN STATE VIA FLICKR

Grammy-nominated Carolyn Malachi talks on her multi-focused career

Kaitlyn Riggio February 20, 2020
Carolyn Malachi, a 2010 Grammy nominee, tells of the ways she combines her music career with other passions. She will be performing at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum next week.
Boston University’s School of Law has been ranked the 20th best law school for black students in the country. ALI AUDET/ DFP STAFF

BU No. 20 on list of best law schools for black students

Alex LaSalvia May 1, 2019
LAW was ranked the 20th best law school in the country for black students.
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