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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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COM alum Fiona Whittington promoted inclusion at BU, now sparks change for women in tech

Mara Mellits November 7, 2023
2024 Women of Impact Honoree and COM alum Fiona Whittington was not an average advertising student during her time at BU.
woman at a hackathon

TERRIERS IN BIZ: BU alumna leverages nonprofit to achieve gender inclusivity in hackathon

Yiran Yu March 18, 2021
Boston University Alumna Fiona Whittington co-created "TechTogether" to host hackathons that are an inclusive, safe space for individuals of all marginalized genders.

BU hosts world’s largest female, femme nonbinary hackathon

Samantha Drysdale February 1, 2018

Last weekend, Boston University’s Metcalf Ballroom bustled with young women hailing from around the globe, energy soaring as they created, innovated and shared their love for technology. Organized...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report that there are not enough bachelor’s degrees in computer science to fill available jobs in the field. PHOTO BY ISABELLA ARTEAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU adapts to surge in computer science job market

Mike Reddy November 1, 2017

Despite rapid growth in undergraduate computer science program enrollment, the field is expanding faster than it can be filled, and many universities including Boston University are working to adapt...

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