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Protesters gather at Marsh Plaza on the afternoon of March 1 to fight recent domestic and foreign actions taken by President Donald Trump’s administration. PHOTO BY LEXI PLINE/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Looking Back, Looking Forward: Campus News Coverage Preview

Alana Levene June 7, 2017

The 2016-17 Boston University school year was one marked by student advocacy. The 2016 presidential election spurred dialogue up and down Commonwealth Avenue, and student activists raised their voices...

Boston University has been searching for a new chief for the BU Police Department since Tom Robbins stepped down in September. PHOTO BY ANNALYN KUMAR/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU to select new police chief soon

Allie Miller March 2, 2017

After several months of searching, a committee at Boston University will select a new chief for BU Police Department next week, members of the search committee said. Peter Fielder, the vice president...

The Boston University Police Department is searching for a new executive director of public safety and chief of police following the retirement of Tom Robbins. PHOTO BY NATALIE CAROLL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BUPD looks for new commissioner, hopes for faculty, student input

Alana Levene October 19, 2016

Approximately one month after former Boston University Police Department Chief Tom Robbins stepped down, BU last week announced its process to select a new executive director of public safety and chief...

The Ferguson forum held at Marsh Chapel Wednesday evening addressed student and faculty perspectives on the August 9 shooting of Michael Brown that happened in Ferguson, Missouri. PHOTO BY KYRA LOUIE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Panelists at Marsh Chapel address Ferguson shooting

Mina Corpuz September 4, 2014

University Chaplain Brother Larry Whitney hosted a forum Wednesday night at Marsh Chapel to open dialogue on campus about the Aug. 9 shooting of Michael Brown, a national controversy that has sparked...

BUPD Chief, students proud of officers’ efforts during Watertown manhunt

Daily Free Press Admin April 25, 2013

When chaos broke out the night of April 18 and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Police Department officer was killed, several Boston University PD officers responded quickly to aid other Boston...

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