Robert A. Brown, the president of Boston University since 2005, announced in September that he will be stepping down at the end of the spring 2023 semester. Though his successor has not yet been announced, Brown is wrapping up the school year and already moved out of his office. The Daily Free Press had a meeting with Brown to discuss his time as the president of BU, including his accomplishments and regrets over the past 17 years, the reason behind not renaming Myles Standish Hall, his perspective on sexual assault prevention on campus and more.
Last full week of classes! Today on East to West we cover a letter to rename Myles Standish Hall, student commentary on study period, city council petition to lower voting age, and more. Click here...
Over 170 student organizations signed an open letter to President Robert Brown and the Board of Trustees demanding Myles Standish Hall, be renamed to Wituwamat Memorial Hall.
Now, more than ever, it seems BU has chosen to doggedly pursue in-person learning, even if that means creating new policies that inspire more unease than confidence.
