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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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Low-income students at institutions of higher education face a variety of social obstacles in addition to their financial limitations. A group of BU students are leading a campaign to raise awareness for this systemic issue. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Low-income students say being poor makes paying for college hard — and having a social life harder

Shannon Larson May 2, 2018
Growing up in the Bronx provided a safe haven for Pamela Munoz. Fiscal challenges among the borough’s inhabitants were not uncommon, and cultural backgrounds were diverse, bringing life to the community’s largely impoverished population.
Boston University's Financial Aid Office lowers GPA requirements for scholarships. PHOTO BY BRIAN MCHALE/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU lowers scholarship requirements by up to 1.2 grade average point

Breanne Kovatch March 22, 2017

Boston University is lowering GPA requirement for students to maintain merit-based scholarships, according to an email sent to students during spring break. Presidential Scholarships, which are...

Julie Brooks is the CEO of eCape. PHOTO COURTESY JULIE BROOKS

TERRIERS INBIZ: eCape CEO Julie Brooks on managing her own company

Andrea Kaufman December 3, 2015

Terriers InBiz is a series that highlights Boston University alumni who have been innovative leaders in their field and have played a significant role in businesses, locally or globally. If Julie Brooks...

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