Skip to Main Content
The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University

The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

The Daily Free Press

Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

The language of flowers

Isabella Panichi April 2, 2025
Sometimes the occasion for giving flowers is just because — just because you love someone, just because you were thinking of them or just because you’re there. 
A letter from the Office of the President announcing a new task force on convergent research and education. The task force, which is co-chaired by Kenneth Lutchen and Darrell Kotton, held its first meeting March 17. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU launches new task force on convergent research and education

Olivia Ruzic March 19, 2025
Boston University President Melissa Gilliam announces new University task force focusing on interdisciplinary study and research
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

In defense of useless majors | Irrational Expectations

Faizaan Ayub March 3, 2025
The discourse around “useless” majors is fundamentally flawed. The liberal arts and humanities have driven societies for centuries. Some argue that pursuing these majors represents a waste of time and money, but to who? 
One Silber Way. Boston University plans to slow the rate of spending and implement new fiscal controls in 2025, raising concern from students and faculty that BU administration is preparing for possible federal funding cuts. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU aims to slow spending amid crackdown on federal funding, grant-funded research

Elizabeth Mehler March 2, 2025
Boston University faculty and staff received two letters about changes due to recent executive orders.
The entrance of Boston University’s Student Activities Office. BU is bracing for potential losses in funding as they plan to slow down their spending rate in anticipation of the National Institute of Health’s policy changes. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU slows budget in preparation for federal funding cuts

Kiyoung Haavisto February 21, 2025
Boston University is planning to slow down its spending in anticipation of funding cuts and policy changes amidst a flurry of executive orders impacting federal funding agencies.
Members of the Winsor Robotics Club hold a robotics demonstration during the Science Carnival, which is part of the Cambridge Science Festival, on Sunday. The festival held over 300 free programs for attendees between Sept. 23-29. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Cambridge Science Festival engages community with week of scientific wonder

Emma Mullay September 30, 2024
The annual Cambridge Science Festival took place from Sept. 23 to Sept. 29 across the Charles River, with more than 300 free programs bringing thousands of community members together.
Elijah Chacko | Graphic Artist

Small step for Prada, giant leap for feminism | Data Driven

Sarah Datta November 29, 2023
NASA's partnership with Prada to design new space suits is a progressive step for women and gender-nonconforming individuals in STEM.
Haley Alvarez-Lauto | Senior Graphic Artist

Scientific sexism | Final girl

Kiana Aftahi April 11, 2023
The idea that women are worse at spatial tasks, more emotional or any sexist prejudice is the status quo in our world. Researchers internalize these stereotypes and conduct studies to justify them, which calls into question the validity of their methodology altogether. 
Fem tech speaker at BUild Lab

Suzanne Sinatra, the sex-tech entrepreneur behind game-changing vulva personal pad, comes to BU

Melina Nguyen April 14, 2022
Private Packs, created by Sinatra, are a hot and cold, ergonomic therapy pack for the vulva. They help combat traumas to the area.
BU Undergraduate Women in Science and Engineering

Fostering a female community in STEM subjects

Annika Chaves February 18, 2022
Boston University’s Undergraduate Women in Science and Engineering works to bring an inclusive environment for women in STEM.
Engineering students

Black, Hispanic chapters help build networks, foster inclusivity for underrepresented engineering students

Claire Law February 17, 2022
The BU SHPE and BU NSBE are two groups on campus for engineers of color who build communities for their members.
Boston University BUild Lab’s current Innovator in Residence Jonathan Allen. Allen said he wants students to see themselves as innovators in their desired fields and be able to use the Lab’s programs and resources regardless of their major. COURTESY OF GEENA GRANT

New BUild Lab Innovator in Residence Jonathan Allen aims to support student entrepreneurship

Emily Pauls October 21, 2021
With the BUild Lab, Allen will offer office hours, host a speaker series and share his own experiences.
Load More Stories
Activate Search
STEM