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A member of the National Guard prepares COVID-19 test samples in Cheyenne, Wyoming. COURTESY OF JACQUELINE MARSHALL VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

How various BU departments are tackling the pandemic

Cameron Morsberger June 12, 2020
Boston University researchers are hard at work in the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories while others develop data collection technology to ensure students can return safely and stay healthy on campus in the coming months.
The Campaign for Boston University’s celebration event was held at Agganis Arena on Sept. 21 and featured a roster of speakers, skating performances and live music. MICHELLE ZHENG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Celebrating the end of the Campaign for Boston University

Michelle Zheng September 22, 2019
Performers and light shows filled Agganis Arena for Boston University’s celebration of the end of it’s seven-year fundraising campaign, the Campaign for Boston University, on Saturday. BU raised a total of $1,851,091,154 in donations over seven years, according to BU Today.
The new Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering building is named after alumnus Rajen Kilachand after he donates $115 million to Boston University. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community optimistic about Kilachand donation

Noor Adatia September 17, 2017

The new Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering opened this past Thursday at Boston University with $15 million from Kilachand’s donation covering the cost of the building,...

Boston University Board of Trustees Chair Kenneth Feld, philanthropist Rajen Kilachand, Boston University President Robert Brown and Mayor Martin Walsh at the graAnd opening of the Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering Thursday afternoon. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Walsh, Brown introduce Kilachand-funded science donation

Dave Sebastian September 15, 2017

Boston University trustee Rajen Kilachand joined President Robert Brown and other university officials to introduce the Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences and Engineering to a crowd...

BU's CILSE building is named after alumnus Rajen Kilachand, who donated $115 million to life science research at the university. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU receives $115 million from alumnus Rajen Kilachand

Daily Free Press Staff September 14, 2017

By: Lexi Peery and Elise Takahama Board of Trustees member Rajen Kilachand has donated $115 million to Boston University — the largest donation in the school’s history — to be used for life...

A look at BU’s past: 1939-2017

A look at BU’s past: 1939-2017

Andres Picon June 7, 2017

In less than two centuries, a countryside theological seminary blossomed into a leading global research university. Here is a walk down memory lane, BU edition.

DivestBU held a rally at Marsh Plaza Tuesday with the goal of encouraging Boston University to divest from fossil fuels. PHOTO BY MADISON GOLDMAN/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

OP-ED: Divestment will only occur if students demand it

Editors September 13, 2016

Op-Eds do not reflect the editorial opinion of The Daily Free Press. They are solely the opinion of the author. Change starts from the bottom. Those at the top have the responsibility to make certain...

Timeline: A History of BU

Daily Free Press Admin June 12, 2014

  April 24, 1839 A group of Boston Methodist ministers establishes a theological school in Newbury, Vt., called the Newbury Biblical Institute, which would later become the BU School of Theology. 1847 The...

Students say they’re thankful for $10M SMG alumnus gift

Daily Free Press Admin September 26, 2012

One year after Boston University Trustee Rajen Kilachand donated $25 million to endow the Kilachand Honors College, KHC students said they are appreciative of Kilachand’s second donation to the honors...

GSM alumnus, trustee donates $10M for KHC

Daily Free Press Admin September 24, 2012

Boston University Trustee Rajen Kilachand announced Friday night he will make a further $10 million donation to BU, on top of his previous $25 million, officials said. Vice President for Development and...

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