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The geology department in CAS. PHOTO BY VIVIAN MYRON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU rejects professor’s termination appeal after finding him guilty of sexual harassment

Mike Reddy March 12, 2018

Boston University denied researcher David Marchant’s appeal to keep his job late last month after previously concluding that he sexually harassed a young female graduate student around two decades...

A member of the Boston University Graduate Student Union speaks at a rally against sexual assault following allegations against BU professor David Marchant. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU concludes professor sexually harassed female research students in Antarctica

Alana Levene November 19, 2017

By Elise Takahama and Alana Levene Boston University’s Office of Equal Opportunity concluded that geology professor David Marchant — who has been accused of multiple counts of sexual harassment...

Students rally on Oct. 11 following allegations against Earth and environment professor David Marchant. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Congressional committee investigates BU researcher accused of sexual misconduct

Elise Takahama October 27, 2017

By Elise Takahama, Caroline Smith and Solange Hackshaw The U.S. House Committee on Science, Space and Technology has started a bipartisan investigation Thursday on the sexual harassment allegations...

The BU Graduate Workers Union hosts "Speakout and Rally Against Sexual Harassment in Higher Ed" Wednesday evening at the Metcalf Science Center Plaza. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Department chair under investigation for sexual harassment

Mugdha Gurram October 12, 2017

A number of female Boston University graduates have accused earth and environment department chair David Marchant of sexually harassing them during research trips to Antarctica. After the first allegations...

Doomsday no more: BU researchers find oldest Mayan calendar

Daily Free Press Admin May 21, 2012

The world’s end may not arrive in December 2012 after all. An archeology expedition led by Boston University researchers and students gives insight into recently discovery Mayan calendars. The Xultun...

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