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From left to right: David Chard, Julie Dahlstrom, Lois McCloskey and Lus Marilis López participate in Tuesday’s forum on the effects of family separation on children and communities hosted by Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. ZIJING FU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wheelock committee holds forum on effects of family separation

Kiran Galani December 5, 2018

Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development’s committee on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion held a forum Tuesday about current federal family separation’s impact on...

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ comments Tuesday calling college student loan debt a “crisis” have sparked conversations on campuses nationwide about its long-term implications for students. BRITTANY CHANG/ DFP FILE ILLUSTRATION

BU students say student loan debt affects grad school decisions, career paths

Susannah Sudborough December 2, 2018
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ comment Tuesday calling college student loan debt a “crisis” has sparked conversations on campuses nationwide about its long-term implications for students.
The Boston University Police Department responded to threats made against employees at the Boston Medical Center Tuesday morning. JINGYI LIN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Police respond to threats at Boston Medical Center

Kiran Galani November 13, 2018
A large police presence was at the Boston Medical Center Tuesday morning after an individual threatened employees there.
Kilachand Hall was one of two polling locations on campus open for voters Tuesday. SERENA YU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

On-campus polling locations see high midterm turnout

Kiran Galani November 7, 2018
Boston University students and other Boston residents cast their votes at polling stations across campus for the midterm election Tuesday.
Boston University Global Programs and the Fitness and Recreation Center co-hosted a World Cup Soccer-Tennis Tournament Sunday night as part of its International Education Week. HA NGUYEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU sees first World Cup Soccer-Tennis Tournament for International Education Week

Natalie Patrick November 5, 2018
FitRec and Global Programs are collaborating to host BU’s first World Cup Soccer-Tennis Tournament as part of International Education Week.
Boston University takes a number of precautions prior to big storms like nor’easters and blizzards, some of which are outlined in The University Climate Action Plan. PAIGE TWOMBLY/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU prepares for extreme weather as nor’easter season approaches

Kiran Galani October 30, 2018
The first nor’easter of the school year caused heavy rains and flooding at Boston University Saturday, prompting questions about how BU deals with such extreme weather events.
Boston University’s International Students and Scholars Office at 888 Commonwealth Ave. Starting next fall, international students will have a maximum limit on their stays, according to a new policy announced by the Trump administration Wednesday. SOPHIE PARK/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Trump administration proposes maximum duration of stay for international students

Kiran Galani October 23, 2018
President Donald Trump’s administration proposed a plan Oct. 17 to establish a maximum period of authorized stay for international students in their semi-annual regulatory agenda.
A number of restaurants on campus have undergone renovations and rebrandings, while others have been completely replaced with new ones, like Life Alive pictured above. PHOTO BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU students reflect on dining scene changes

JenRacoosin September 20, 2018
With Life Alive Organic Cafe replacing Panera Bread, Bertucci’s closing and Tavern in the Square becoming Tavern Allston, the dining scene around Boston University has seen a lot of change in recent years.
Students of Kilachand Honors College present projects they created as part of a 3-week course they recently completed in Beirut, Lebanon. PHOTO BY KIRAN GALANI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Kilachand students present projects to help refugees

Kiran Galani September 14, 2018
After participating in a 3-week summer course aimed at helping refugees in Lebanon, students in the Arvind and Nandlal Chandan Kilachand Honors College shared their experiences and discussed the results of their work at a presentation Thursday.
Boston University is No. 36 in a new Wall Street Journal/Time Higher Education U.S. colleges and universities ranking, up four spots from last year. PHOTO BY RACHEL MCLEAN/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston University rises in national university rankings

Kiran Galani September 13, 2018
Boston University has advanced four spots in the 2019 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education rankings of U.S. colleges and universities, rising from No. 40 to No. 36.
Campus crime logs: 9/12

Campus crime logs: 9/12

Kiran Galani September 13, 2018
The following reports were taken from the Boston University Police Department crime logs from Sept. 8–12.
Boston University will soon have a chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America. Senior Humberto Rada (left) is starting the organization with fellow Questrom students like Max Reich Marin (right) to provide Latino students pursuing careers in business internship and mentorship opportunities. PHOTO BY SOFIA KOYAMA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Association of Latino Professionals for America comes to campus

Kiran Galani September 11, 2018
Boston University will soon be home to the newest chapter of the Association of Latino Professionals for America, a national organization that aims to provide opportunities for Latino students seeking careers in a diverse range of economic sectors.
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