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The Daily Free Press

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Boston University President  Robert Brown sent a letter to the BU community Monday urging students to remain concerned about diversity issues. PHOTO BY MAYA DEVEREAUX/DFP FILE PHOTO

BU President addresses diversity issues in letter to BU community

Taryn Ottaunick December 9, 2014

As several Boston University students take to the streets to protest the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, Eric Garner in New York and Tamir Rice in Cleveland, BU President Robert Brown...

The Daily Free Press staff celebrates Wednesday upon hearing news that the publication surpassed its fundraising goal of $70,000. PHOTO BY ALEXANDRA WIMLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

The Daily Free Press crowdsources more than $70,000

Taryn Ottaunick November 13, 2014

Supported by large donations from high-profile donors, The Daily Free Press, Boston University’s independent student newspaper, raised more than $70,000 in about two days to allow the paper to continue...

BU adjunct professors organizing vote to unionize

Daily Free Press Admin May 1, 2014

As part of a national movement to end the alleged injustices of adjunct professors, members of the Boston University adjunct faculty are working to unionize. “The adjunct professors are doing this...

BU SSW to establish center for healthcare initiatives

Daily Free Press Admin April 29, 2014

With a generous $12.5 million gift from an anonymous donor, Boston University’s School of Social Work will open the Center for Innovation in Social Work and Health, officials announced Friday. The...

STUDY: Most job openings that require degree are posted online

Daily Free Press Admin April 27, 2014

As prospective graduates at schools such as Boston University struggle to navigate the job market, a study released Wednesday reveals that a large portion of employment openings online target white-collar...

STUDY: More people completing college

Daily Free Press Admin April 23, 2014

As students at Boston University strive to earn four-year degrees, a new report published Tuesday reveals a slow increase in the national rate of college degree completion. The report, which was conducted...

7 runners cross marathon finish line in memory of Lu Lingzi

Daily Free Press Admin April 22, 2014

Although Boston University graduate student Lu Lingzi was not present for the 2014 Boston Marathon, runners commemorated her spirit by participating in her honor. Seven BU affiliates were selected to...

Better financial education would benefit college students, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin April 9, 2014

As students at colleges such as Boston University struggle to manage their finances while living independently, a new report shows early financial education could have alleviated their stress. “There’s...

US education institutions subpar, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin March 26, 2014

With students at schools such as Boston University looking to maximize their workforce appeal, a report released Monday reveals that their American pre-college educations may pale in comparison to international...

City leaders gather at Marathon bombings symposium

Daily Free Press Admin March 25, 2014

Top city officials agreed that communication and preparedness are essential to responding effectively to emergencies such as the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings at a leadership summit held Monday by...

Finances top priority for college applicants, study suggests

Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2014

While a recent study indicates that financial aid is the major concern for college applicants, Boston University students cited other sources of pressure alongside their monetary concerns during the...

Boston University set to offer full-year housing beginning in summer 2014

Daily Free Press Admin March 19, 2014

Boston University students have struggled for years in a mad scramble to find on-campus residences during non-academic periods, so as a solution, BU Housing announced a new residence option that lasts...

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