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Boston University allows students to change their own display name and pronouns on BU directory

Daily Free Press Staff August 3, 2022
Boston University students can now change their display name, preferred pronouns, and gender identity for BU systems.
The Boston University Police Department. The BUPD sent an email to students yesterday warning them about potential fraud after four students fell victim to scams since Sept. 6. NATALIE CARROLL/ DFP FILE

Students receive fraud alert from BUPD

Tanisha Bhat September 17, 2021
Four separate incidents in less than two weeks prompt email alert.
Petition created by Boston University student Alex P. after the University did not allow them to change their legal sex to “X” in BU records. Other transgender and nonbinary BU students have also experienced difficulties with University sex identification rules. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Transgender, nonbinary students report difficulty changing legal sex — Part 2

Emily Stevenson August 31, 2021
Student Information System update to come in Fall 2023 will allow more flexibility.
East to West: December 9, 2019

East to West: December 9, 2019

Justin Tang December 9, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover the introduction of two-factor authentication on the Student Link, state regulations on cannabis companies, an app helping students to develop sustainable...

East to West: October 15, 2019

East to West: October 15, 2019

JenRacoosin October 15, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a data breach affecting hundreds of student accounts, a recent trend in commuting on campus, and a rise in Massachusetts rape reports. This episode...

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