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BU students question University transparency in addressing mental health concerns on campus

Sangmin Song March 3, 2023
Following the death of a 33-year-old Cambridge man who jumped from the 26th floor of 33 Harry Agganis Way on Feb. 15, Boston University students have questioned if BU has honored its commitment to provide adequate mental health resources and support on campus.
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BU students, administrators comment on Celsius energy drinks lawsuit

Charlotte Lawrence February 13, 2023
Energy drink company Celsius was sued last year in a class-action lawsuit for alleged use of preservatives in its products. The popular beverage may have unsafe ingredients according to Boston University’s Student Health Services.
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BU mental health initiatives promote self-care, group therapy

John Maniace February 1, 2023
Group therapy initiatives offered by SHS include journaling, yoga and support groups.
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Boston University Student Health Services offers students new and expanded resources

Tatum Hennessy October 5, 2022
Directors of Boston University Student Health Services and students speak about recent renovations and expansions at SHS.
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Boston University allows students to change their own display name and pronouns on BU directory

Daily Free Press Staff August 3, 2022
Boston University students can now change their display name, preferred pronouns, and gender identity for BU systems.
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Introduction to Boston University student services and support

Sangmin Song June 9, 2022
Boston University provides various student services and support such as SHS, DAS, SARP, and BUPD.
East to West: Apr. 22, 2022

East to West: Apr. 22, 2022

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2022

4 day week! Today on East to West we cover sexual assault accusations against Christopher Cavalieri, BU recording the highest number of COVID-19 cases since January, the MBTA and Logan Airport lifting...

Sophia Flissler / DFP Staff

Latest with Lin: Elite or elitist? How America’s best public schools can combat inequality

Michael Lin March 16, 2022
The fact that the fate of these admissions processes will only affect about 1% of students in this country, it is important that these institutions fight for a more diverse student body and prove that public education can be elite without being elitist.
Contraceptives in a Boston University vending machine at Kilachand Hall. After five years in the works, BU’s Students for Reproductive Freedom will introduce an emergency contraceptive vending machine March 1 in the George Sherman Union. TAYLOR COESTER/DFP STAFF

Student organization to launch emergency contraceptive vending machine in GSU basement

Talia Lissauer February 24, 2022
The vending machine, which will sell Plan B at $7.25, will be unveiled on March 1st.
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Students complain of long wait times, repeated outside referrals at Student Health Services

Cici Yu December 1, 2021
Issues include being referred to Urgent Care and charged a copay and difficulty scheduling appointments.
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StuGov hears BUnited platform updates, progress made on Fall semester goals

Anna Vidergar November 30, 2021
BUnited executive board reviews semester's progress on initial campaign's three pillars.
Boston University Executive Director of Student Wellbeing Carrie Landa’s LinkedIn profile image. Recently promoted, Landa said she wishes to use her new position to provide better mental health services to BU students — to which some students and parents have expressed skepticism. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU announces Executive Director of Student Wellbeing position, community expresses both excitement, skepticism

Phoebe Chen November 15, 2021
New director previously worked on the Wellbeing Project and at Student Health Services.
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