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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 Police department’s new wellness dog, Bean, with handler Geovanni Chevere. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUPD’s new member might be its most popular: Meet Bean

Sana Muneer March 4, 2024
This month, the BU Police Department adopted a wellness dog named Bean, who has paw-sitively captured students’ attention. Bean is a three-month-old golden retriever from Golden Opportunities for Independence, a nonprofit organization in Walpole, Massachusetts which raises and trains puppies to be future service dogs.
Dr. Melissa Gilliam speaks during the announcement of her future role as Boston University’s president.

BU welcomes Melissa Gilliam as president at the Tsai Performing Center

Daily Free Press Staff October 6, 2023
Boston University's 11th president Melissa Gilliam was announced Wednesday at a ceremony at the Tsai Performance Center. 
Ohio State University executive vice president and provost Dr. Melissa Gilliam. Boston University announced Dr. Gilliam as president-elect during a ceremony this morning.

BU announces Melissa Gilliam as new University president

Lindsay Shachnow October 4, 2023
Boston University announced the appointment of Melissa Gilliam at the Tsai Performance Center Wednesday as BU’s 11th president. She will be the first female and first Black president of the University. 
BUPD station

New Chief of BUPD sits down for first interview with editors

Daily Free Press Staff September 13, 2023
Boston University's new chief of BUPD meets with FreeP campus news editors to discuss his new role, views and plans for the university community.
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