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The Daily Free Press

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The National Science Foundation awards Boston University with a grant to increase STEM opportunities for minority students. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BUSM receives grant to make STEM fields more inclusive

Sarah Wu September 18, 2017

Boston University School of Medicine has received a two-year, $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for its BEST BET project, which aims to expose undergraduate students from underrepresented...

The School of Hospitality Administration at Boston University introduces a new masters program. The Master of Management and Hospitality will be the first master degree offered at SHA. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SHA introduces new master’s program

Sarah Wu September 5, 2017

Boston University’s School of Hospitality Administration launched a new year-long Master of Management in Hospitality program this summer with a “robust enrollment” of 35 students, according...

MassDOT announces plans to replace the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge from July 26 to Aug. 14. PHOTO BY HALEY ABRAM/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Commonwealth Avenue Bridge to be replaced this summer

Natalie Carroll April 13, 2017

By Natalie Carroll and Sarah Wu The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will replace the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge this summer, significantly impacting traffic in the Boston University area,...

The reconstruction of WTBU and nearby classrooms begins Monday with projections to construct throughout the summer. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

COM begins reconstruction after fire last spring

Sarah Wu April 4, 2017

Boston University’s College of Communication began reconstructing WTBU, its student-run radio station, and nearby classrooms on Monday, after a fire damaged the area last spring. The reconstruction...

The Boston University College Republicans' meeting attendance has tripled from 10 to 30 students in recent months. PHOTO BY OLIVIA NADEL/ DFP FILE PHOTO

BU College Republicans see spike in attendance

Sarah Wu March 14, 2017

The Boston University College Republicans attendance has tripled in recent months, from 10 to 30 students regularly attending meetings. The group’s Facebook page describes themselves as “the center...

Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson hosts a press conference to introduce “Ordinance Regarding the Prohibition of Research Designated as Biosafety Level 4 (BSL 4) in the City of Boston” Wednesday morning at City Hall. PHOTO BY ALEXANDER NOVAKOVIC/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Tito Jackson introduces legislation to halt BUMC research

Alana Levene March 2, 2017

By Till Kaeslin and Alana Levene Boston City Councilor Tito Jackson called for a ban on all Biosafety Level 4 research in Boston during a press conference Wednesday morning. Jackson then brought...

Locals gather Friday night in the Boston Common to protest against Betsy DeVos, the newly confirmed United States Secretary of Education. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Protesters rally against DeVos confirmation at Boston Common

Sarah Wu February 12, 2017

A group of approximately 40 protesters braved the freezing weather at the Boston Common Parkman Bandstand Friday night to denounce the recent confirmation of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. As...

A rally breaks out Wednesday afternoon in Boston Common in support of the Massachusetts Safe Communities Act. PHOTO BY ALYSSA MEYERS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hundreds gather in Boston Common, support Mass. Safe Communities Act

Sarah Wu February 2, 2017

By Sarah Wu and Haley Fritz Approximately 200 protesters gathered in the snowy Boston Common Wednesday afternoon to stand in solidarity with those affected by President Donald Trump’s controversial...

Marchers gather in Chinatown to celebrate Lunar New Year festivities and resist Trump administration's deportation policy. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hundreds march to State House, protests Trump’s immigration policy

Sarah Wu January 30, 2017

Flurries of snow briefly dusted the windy Boston streets as protesters chanted various phrases including, “Donald Trump, you racist clown. Build a wall, we’ll tear it down!” while marching in protest...

Chloe Hite and Lawrence Whitney address the crowd during a peaceful protest advocating for human rights Friday afternoon in Marsh Plaza. The gathering was hosted by Hoochie, a feminist journal at Boston University. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU community holds peaceful rally post-election

Sarah Wu November 13, 2016

Huddling for warmth near the steps of Marsh Chapel, approximately 100 Boston University community members gathered Friday evening to peacefully rally and find solidarity following Tuesday’s election...

GRAPHIC BY SHIVANI PATEL / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

One-third of student loaners will default again in 2 years, report says

Sarah Wu October 21, 2016

Approximately 30 percent borrowers who defaulted on their student loans last year are expected to default on their loans again in the next two years, unless authorities do not take necessary action,...

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