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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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The entrance of Boston University’s Student Activities Office. BU is bracing for potential losses in funding as they plan to slow down their spending rate in anticipation of the National Institute of Health’s policy changes. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU slows budget in preparation for federal funding cuts

Kiyoung Haavisto February 21, 2025
Boston University is planning to slow down its spending in anticipation of funding cuts and policy changes amidst a flurry of executive orders impacting federal funding agencies.
U.S. Department of Education website. Boston University students and faculty are split over the impacts the University community may face if an executive order to dismantle the United States Department of Education is passed. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU community assesses impact of pending Trump order to abolish Education Department

Lauren Albano February 13, 2025
Boston University students and faculty are split over impacts the University community may face if an executive order to dismantle the United States Department of Education is passed.
wheelock school of education and human development at boston university

David Chard appointed as permanent dean of Wheelock

Tanisha Bhat April 2, 2021
Chard was appointed to the position after having served as interim dean since 2018.
Although government data shows that research on large animals has decreased, there has been an increase in the total use of animals in experiments, according to a report published Wednesday by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. GRAPHIC BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Animal use in research on the rise despite government data, study finds

Monique Avila March 3, 2015

Despite government data showing that the number of animals for experimental use has decreased over the past 15 years, the total use of animals has increased in top research institutes, according to a...

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