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Wheelock College of Education and Human Development associate professor Stephanie Curenton received a grant from BU’s Initiative on Cities in 2018 for Conversation Compass, a professional course Curenton created for early childhood development. LEITHLAND KILBURN/ DFP STAFF

Wheelock professor receives grant to expand early childhood development program

Alex LaSalvia April 3, 2019
Boston University associate professor Stephanie Curenton aims to enhance classroom conversations for children aged 3–5 in her professional development course.
Modern Pastry’s cupcakes. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAF

FreeP vs. Food: Cupcakes

Daily Free Press Staff October 26, 2017

By Antonia DeBianchi, Sara Frazier, Sabrina Huang and Jongyoul Lee If you’re looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, look no further. For this edition of FreeP vs. Food, we decided to curb our sugar...

Arden Cho speaks at the George Sherman Union Wednesday night about the challenges minorities and women face in the entertainment industry. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Arden Cho discusses entertainment industry at Minorities in Business conference

Sabrina Huang May 1, 2017

Arden Cho, an actress best known for her role as Kira Yukimura on MTV’s “Teen Wolf,” spoke about the difficulties of being a minority in the entertainment business and staying relevant on Wednesday...

Sarah Case is the founder of TechGen, a nonprofit connecting students with technology companies in Boston such as TripAdvisor. PHOTO COURTESY SARAH CASE

TechGen boosts students’ chances of finding jobs in Boston

Sabrina Huang April 3, 2017

Students who are struggling to find an internship may now find some ease in the internship hunt thanks to TechGen. Launched in 2015, TechGen is a nonprofit run by New England Venture Capital Association...

The Edge Dance Company hosts "Breaking Bounds 2017", a dance show benefiting the Dizzy Feet Foundation, an organization that provides dance education to low-income communities. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU dance group hosts “Breaking Bounds 2017,” gives back to dance community

Sabrina Huang March 2, 2017

The Edge Dance Company, a Boston University jazz/lyrical dance group, hosted a benefit showcase at the BU Tsai Performance Center on Saturday to raise money for the Dizzy Feet Foundation. The group...

The Lewis couple and Steve Holden create “Old School Coach," an application that motivates people to work out using techniques such as daily motivational videos and humor. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY OLIVIA FALCIGNO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

“Old School Coach” brings daily motivation through fitness app

Sabrina Huang February 7, 2017

About three years ago, Lori and Cliff Lewis hired a personal trainer with over 40 years of experience. The trainer would soon move into their house, making health both a passion and a business opportunity...

13FOREST Gallery's “Transition of Power: 2017” exhibit displays a variety of art pieces this past Saturday in Arlington. The exhibit expresses artistic voices in response to the current state of American politics. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

13FOREST “Transition of Power: 2017” exhibit sparks political conversation

Sabrina Huang January 25, 2017

Along with several other post-inauguration gatherings, 13FOREST Gallery held an opening reception for its current exhibition, “Transition of Power: 2017” on Saturday. This is an exhibition dedicated...

Robert Maloney's designs were used to restore the Haffenreffer Brewery's historic smokestack in Jamaica Plain. It had missed letters for three decades. PHOTO BY ABIGAIL FREEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Robert Maloney brings revitalization and art to Haffenreffer Brewery

Sabrina Huang January 18, 2017

Local artist Robert Maloney prevails as the mastermind behind the historic Haffenreffer Brewery smokestack revival with his recent public art installation. The design has restored the smokestack, which...

Alexa Pisano (Questrom ‘19) is the creator of Shop DeepBlue, an online store that donates 10 percent of each sale to fund ocean conservation projects. PHOTO COURTESY ALEXA PISANO

TERRIERS INBIZ: Questrom sophomore creates nonprofit, donates funds to ocean preservation efforts

Sabrina Huang December 6, 2016

Having grown up in Commack, New York, Alexa Pisano said she attributes her love for beaches to living near many in Long Island. After taking a writing course called “Oceans: Past and Present,”...

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