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Simmons College in Boston. Some former Wheelock students are transitioning to Simmons rather than Boston University, but will be living on BU’s campus. PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Wheelock social work undergrads to attend Simmons College, live at BU

Kiran Galani April 25, 2018
As a result of the scheduled June 1 merger between Boston University and Wheelock College, more than 100 current Wheelock students will be moving to the Charles River Campus. Some of these students, those looking to complete a Bachelor of Social Work degree, will become Simmons College students despite living on BU’s campus.

Massachusetts students petition for anonymous sexual assault climate survey at their schools

Vivian Situ February 13, 2018

A new petition advocating for a bill that would implement the use of anonymous sexual assault climate surveys at all Massachusetts colleges and universities was launched Tuesday by Every Voice, a student-led...

State Auditor Suzanne Bump filed an audit on the Department of Children and Families detailing the department’s failure in reporting sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect cases. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Audit reveals multiple unreported cases of child abuse in Massachusetts foster homes

Vivian Situ December 12, 2017

Massachusetts State Auditor Suzanne Bump released an audit Thursday showing the Department of Children and Families failed to report several cases of abuse against children under its jurisdiction....

Artist Lynda Barry signs her book at the College of General Studies Thursday evening following her discussion of the biological function of the arts. PHOTO BY JESSICA RICHARDSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Graphic novelist delivers lecture on creativity

Rickie Houston November 10, 2017

Renowned cartoonist and graphic novelist Lynda Barry delivered a presentation on creativity at the Jacob Sleeper Auditorium on Thursday evening, challenging her audience members to summon their innate...

Daly Field at Simmons College celebrated its grand opening on Friday after undergoing a makeover where it went from unusable to state-of-the-art. PHOTO BY MADISON GOLDMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Simmons athletic field reopens, prioritizes eco-friendliness

Natasha Mascarenhas September 15, 2016

The Brighton High School football team has not played a home game at their own field in over 25 years — until Friday night, when the team tiptoed onto a shiny, organic solution: a refurbished, environmentally-friendly...

Harvard student Nadya Okamoto is the founder of Camions of Care, a nonprofit focused on providing feminine hygiene products for women in need. PHOTO COURTESY CALVIN H KWAN

From homelessness to helping women around the world get menstrual care

Natasha Mascarenhas September 7, 2016

When Nadya Okamoto was declared legally homeless at 15 years old, she didn’t sit idly by and wait for her situation to change — she moved forward by helping others. She talked to low-income-earning...

Neo-soul group Sons of Serendip advanced to the finale of America’s Got Talent Wednesday night, making them one of the top six acts on the show. COURTESY OF SONS OF SERENDIP

Stringing it all together: BU alumni Sons of Serendip make it to the big stage

Becca DeGregorio September 11, 2014

Serendipity: A term derived from the old Persian tale of three princes from Serendip who took an accidental journey through the Far East whilst searching for a lost camel. Now, add a fourth prince, change...

How to Travel to Other Schools in the Area

Daily Free Press Admin June 12, 2014

As a center of medical, technological and business innovation, Boston mixes culture and history to create a city that draws college students from all over the globe. Because the city houses a large number...

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