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Watch Duty app. Many Boston University students and faculty members have been affected by the Palisades and Eaton wildfires. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU students, faculty reflect on devastating Los Angeles wildfires

Samantha Genzer January 22, 2025
Boston University students and staff recount the devastation of the LA wildfires.
Two supporters chant at the Boston University ResLife Union rally at the start of their four-day strike in April. On Sept.27, the ResLife Union unanimously ratified its first constitution, which includes meal plans for all workers and fair compensation, among other changes. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

ResLife Union unanimously ratifies first contract with BU

Kayla Baltazar October 2, 2024
The ResLife Union ratified its first contract with Boston University after a unanimous vote.
Resident Assistant Melissa Taylor gives a speech during the Graduate Workers Union walkout on Sept. 3. Boston University and the ResLife Union reached a tentative agreement during the bargaining session on Tuesday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

ResLife Union reaches tentative agreement with BU following end of strike

Lauren Albano September 18, 2024
The Boston University ResLife Union reached a tentative agreement for its first union contract with the University at its bargaining session on Tuesday.
Supporters of the ResLife Union chant at a ResLife Union rally at the start of their four-day strike in Marsh Plaza on Friday, April 12, 2024.

BU ResLife Union begins ‘indefinite’ strike over move-in weekend

Lauren Albano September 4, 2024

The Boston University ResLife Union began its strike Aug. 31, as students began moving into residence halls for the fall semester. The first day of undergraduate move-in was Aug. 28.  Since December...

Resources for students at the LGBTQIA+ center on the second floor of 808 Commonwealth Ave. The resource center officially opened Jan. 22 following a report done by the Boston University Student Task Force encouraging BU to create a community space. ISABELLE OLAND/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University unveils new LGBTQIA+ Resource Center

Abigail Hassan February 1, 2024
Boston University's The LGBTQIA+ Student Resource Center opened on Jan. 22, which was created to address the concerns of the LGBTQIA+ community at BU.
A StuGov meeting in Oct. 2022.

StuGov discusses doxxing, BU Grad Workers Union contract

George Lehman November 7, 2023
Boston University’s Student Government held a meeting Monday discussing doxxing and BU Graduate Workers Union’s new contract. 
A Boston University Student Government meeting on March 20

Boston University Student Government endorses Palestine Children’s Relief Fund and American Friends of Magen David Adom, receives criticism

Daily Free Press Staff October 24, 2023
Boston University Student Government discussed Palestinian fundraisers, elected multiple chairs and discussed event plans on Monday night.
r. Melissa Gilliam meets student government members Dhruv Kapadia, Ilana Keusch, Navya Kotturu and Hanna Dworkin.

Student leaders aided in search for new president

Daily Free Press Staff October 6, 2023
The Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Trustees included students in the selection process of Boston University’s 11th president, Melissa Gilliam.
Dr. Melissa Gilliam speaks during the announcement of her future role as Boston University’s president.

BU welcomes Melissa Gilliam as president at the Tsai Performing Center

Daily Free Press Staff October 6, 2023
Boston University's 11th president Melissa Gilliam was announced Wednesday at a ceremony at the Tsai Performance Center. 
The Boston University Office of the Provost. Departing President Robert Brown will appoint an interim provost over the summer while the search for a permanent replacement for Jean Morrison continues. SOPHIE PARK/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University welcomes new administration leadership

Sydney Topf June 2, 2023
Boston University has new administrative leadership going into the 2023-2024 academic year, following the appointment, retirement and stepping down of top university administrators.
student link

MyBU ready for its initial launch, set to gradually replace ‘outdated’ Student Link

Caterina Tomassini March 3, 2023
MyBU, a new platform to help BU students navigate their student accounts, will launch on March 6, and gradually replace the homepage of current Student Link.
Dean Kenneth Elmore and Jason Campbell-Foster

Dean Elmore to leave Boston University, replaced by Jason Campbell-Foster in the interim

Talia Lissauer June 9, 2022
Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore leaves Boston University after 19 years at BU.
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