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Students hold up signs, urging Boston University to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, during a walkout Thursday afternoon at Marsh Plaza. Prior to the walkout, speculation spread regarding an armed Homeland Security officer’s presence near BU Questrom School of Business and the School of Law building. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Homeland Security officer spotted at BU, student groups hold walkout for a sanctuary campus

Samantha Genzer April 4, 2025
Reports of a United States Department of Homeland Security officer on Boston University’s campus Thursday afternoon, which coincided with a planned student-led walkout calling for BU to designate itself as a sanctuary campus, intensified concerns over Immigration and Customs Enforcement on campus.
EmpowerBU slate members (left to right) Alara Baran, Natalie Reilly, Suraj Nellore and Bryce Thompson. EmpowerBU is running for Boston University Student Government and is focused on building a stronger campus through fostering community and representation. COURTESY OF JANELLE RAMOS/EMPOWERBU

‘A conduit for change’: StuGov slate EmpowerBU strives to adapt, include, mobilize

Austin Kittrell March 26, 2025

Suraj Nellore moved around a lot growing up — from the United Kingdom to France, India and Australia — and constantly found himself in a new place, not knowing anyone.  “I didn’t necessarily...

The Case Gymnasium. The Campus Planning and Operation Team recently unveiled improvements for men’s and women’s basketball spaces. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Varsity basketball programs enjoy renovated facilities as 2024-25 season continues

Ava Malamut January 30, 2025
Some Boston University Athletics facilities are looking a little different this spring. Thanks to efforts from the Campus Planning & Operations team, much of the BU campus has been given, or is actively receiving, a makeover. Some of the most notable completed changes are the improvements that were recently unveiled for men’s and women’s basketball spaces.
Bikes locked to the bike rack outside of the Boston University College of Fine Arts. No suspects have been identified in connection with the 26 reported bike and scooter thefts in September. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUPD advises caution following 26 bike, scooter thefts reported last month

Saanvi Haridas October 6, 2024
There were 26 reports of bicycle and scooter theft on and near campus, according to a Boston University Police Department Alert.
Boston University Questrom School of Business. The Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets and Society — funded by Mehrotra last year — was founded with the goal to examine the role business and markets play in solving global issues. ZARA MEGGETT/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute seeks to use business and markets for good

Charlie Dippolito February 9, 2024
Questrom recently announced the founding of the Ravi K. Mehrotra Institute for Business, Markets and Society with the goal of examining the role businesses and markets play in solving global issues.
A speaker delivers welcoming remarks at It’s On Us’ first New England Regional Summit since the COVID-19 pandemic. The summit is a sexual assault prevention program for college organizers to network and learn. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Sexual assault prevention program It’s On Us holds regional summit at BU

Lian Niu November 6, 2023
Dozens of students gathered this weekend, trying to make change to the sexual assault problem on their campuses.
A paper on display outside of the Daily Free Press office on Commonwealth Avenue. The Daily Free Press will relaunch its investigative team in the fall to bring in-depth stories on issues within the BU community. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFF

Daily Free Press relaunches newly structured investigative team

Kiera Mcdonald June 2, 2023
Boston University’s independent student-run newspaper launches an investigative unit to uncover issues affecting the BU community.
The Boston University Study Abroad main website. BU offers many ways to expand learning beyond the classroom. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Take advantage of your time at BU: three ways to learn beyond the classroom

Caitlin Beal June 2, 2023
“No matter what, you’re going to learn so much about yourself,” said rising senior Aidan Walsh of her experience studying abroad in London, one of the many ways BU students are able to take their education to the next level.
Kenneth Freeman

Board of Trustees appoints Kenneth Freeman as BU interim president

Daily Free Press Staff May 10, 2023
Kenneth Freeman, vice president and associate provost and dean emeritus of the Questrom School of Business, was chosen to be the interim president of the University.
Samson

Samson Abrams: the Questrom student behind the Instagram account

Payton Renegar April 28, 2023
Abrams — the creator of the Instagram account @financewithsamson — found a disconnect between what the real world demanded and school taught.
BU Finance and Investment Club

BU Finance and Investment Club reached $1 million in assets

Lian Niu March 27, 2023
After receiving $250,000 for future investment from the Boston University Administration Office this academic year, the BU Finance and Investment Club — the largest undergraduate student organization in the Questrom School of Business — reached $1 million in assets under management.
A panel speaker talks during the Women Mean Business event.

herNetwork BU set to host 8th annual Women Mean Business conference

Sonya Carson February 27, 2023
The conference was not exclusive to women — any gender or major could attend. Attendees can gain anything from a renewed sense of motivation to a LinkedIn connection — whether it be with a panelist or a fellow student.
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