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In a Thursday panel hosted by the Boston University School of Public Health, health experts discussed public policy issues that affected the U.S. coronavirus response. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

School of Public Health hosts panel discussing health care under Biden administration

Connor Allen February 8, 2021
BU's School of Public Health hosted experts in sociology, medicine and public health in a panel last Thursday to discuss potential policy changes the Biden Administration could adopt to improve health care in the United States for all.
Damariz Itzel Posadas Aparicio, a Master of Theological Studies candidate at Boston University’s School of Theology and recipient of the Deferred Action on Childhood Arrivals or “DACA” program, spoke at a virtual panel on Tuesday hosted by the Latin American Studies Department on immigration reform. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU professors host ‘DACA’ panel, call for immigration reform

Yiran Yu November 2, 2020
Millions of Americans will have decided the next president by Tuesday night, and in an election as heavily contested as this year’s, a number of socio-political issues prevail on voters’ minds, including that of DACA.
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EDITORIAL: Immigrants shouldn’t be blamed for Mollie Tibbetts’ death

Editors September 3, 2018

The father of Mollie Tibbetts, an Iowa college student murdered while running last month, wrote in an opinion piece Saturday that his daughter’s death should not be exploited to promote a racist agenda....

NEMINSKI: The GOP Tightrope Walk

NEMINSKI: The GOP Tightrope Walk

Mike Neminski December 1, 2014

While there are some congressional Republicans still celebrating their November victory, congressional leaders have begun to map out a strategy for 2015. Currently, Congress is sitting in a period known...

EDIT: Don’t deport our teachers

Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2014

According to a New York Times article from earlier this month, President Obama is about to reach a significant milestone in his six years of presidency in regards to immigration reform. However, this is...

EDIT: The new face of immigration reform?

Daily Free Press Admin January 30, 2014

In U.S. President Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address Tuesday night, he once again called for immigration reform — but don’t worry, just like he said last year and the year before, this time...

U.S. citizenship status unnecessary for BU applicants

Daily Free Press Admin October 9, 2013

Similar to many other universities whose officials have recently spoken out about accepting undocumented students, Boston University welcomes any qualified applicant regardless of their citizenship status,...

SMG prof. slated to join U.S. Department of Labor if approved by Congress

Daily Free Press Admin September 17, 2013

If approved by the U.S. Senate, Boston University School of Management professor David Weil will serve as the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division administrator, officials said. BU management...

U.S. Senate passes immigration reform based on DREAM Act

Daily Free Press Admin July 3, 2013

In a 68-32 victory, the U.S Senate issued a sweeping decision Thursday in favor of an immigration reform bill that may put undocumented immigrant students at schools such as Boston University on a quicker...

Proposed immigration bill emphasizes academics, degrees

Daily Free Press Admin April 23, 2013

A new immigration reform bill proposed in Congress Tuesday may allow undocumented immigrant students to attain citizenship in an easier manner, officials said. However, some Boston University experts...

Filmmaker seeks student support on immigration reform

Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2013

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim is challenging college students to join a new campaign and support immigration reform allowing an earned pathway to citizenship based on the DREAM Act. Several...

Immigration reform likely, BU professor, students say

Daily Free Press Admin February 3, 2013

An ongoing battle in the U.S., the passing of immigration reform now appears likely due to political strategy and benefits it would create for American business, Boston University professors and students...

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