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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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BU’s Initiative on Cities office at 75 Bay State Road. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Initiative on Cities survey finds nationwide racial inequality in access to city services

Mike Reddy March 13, 2018
Boston University’s Initiative on Cities and the National League of Cities presented their latest research findings at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas Sunday afternoon, detailing that most U.S. mayors who were surveyed said access to education, housing, healthcare and job opportunities were better for white people.

Initiative on Cities study finds affordable housing to be greatest issue for U.S. mayors

Vivian Situ January 29, 2018

A survey released Wednesday showed that affordable housing is among the most pressing concerns for urban mayors throughout the country, as a part of Boston University’s annual Initiative on Cities Menino...

Initiative on Cities study finds affordable housing to be greatest issue for U.S. mayors

Vivian Situ January 28, 2018

A survey released Wednesday showed that affordable housing is among the most pressing concerns for urban mayors throughout the country, as a part of Boston University’s annual Initiative on Cities Menino...

Neta Crawford, a political science professor, speaks at the “Trump v. Clinton: How Does 2016 Compare" event Thursday in the Law Auditorium.  PHOTO BY LAUREN PETERSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Professors discuss the 2016 election at the Gitner Lecture

Danny Anduze October 21, 2016

Approximately 70 students and professors gathered Thursday night in the Boston University Law Auditorium, where professors engaged in discussion with the BU community and the public on this year’s...

Jerry Abramson, Deputy Assistant to the President and White House Director of Intergovernmental Affairs speaks to students Tuesday at the Trustees Center about how urban innovation is shaping national policy. PHOTO BY MADI GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Supplemental lectures enhance students’ learning

Kelsey Cronin November 19, 2015

With a single glance at Boston University’s expansive calendar of events, one can be sure to find a seminar given by speakers, ranging from social advocates to CEOs to politicians. Professors are taking...

Mayor Menino explains his vision for the New Balance World Headquarters at the groundbreaking ceremony for Boston University's New Balance Field in September 2013. PHOTO BY ASHLYN EDWARDS/DFP FILE PHOTO

BU community mourns Thomas Menino, reflects on his contributions

Mina Corpuz October 31, 2014

Members of the Boston University community mourned the loss of former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Thursday and reflected on his contributions to campus. Menino, 71, died after battling an advanced form...

Boston University political science professors Katherine Einstein and David Glick released a report through BU’s Initiatives on Cities Tuesday that tied Boston with New York City as “most influential city.” PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Initiative on Cities releases first report, finds Boston influential

Alexis Smith October 10, 2014

The Initiative on Cities at Boston University released its first report Tuesday since the creation of the program, which found Boston to be one of the most influential cities in the United States. BU...

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