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A LGBTQ flag hangs on a Boston University student’s wall. A Boston University task force released a report in 2018 with recommendations to make the University safer for its LGBTQ faculty and stuff. Three years later, several of the recommendations have yet to be implemented. LIBBY MCCLELLAND/DFP STAFF

Nearly three years later, many recommendations from BU LGBTQIA+ Task Force report have yet to be implemented

Tara Dave February 28, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic slowed the work of the task force down, but the Q-Center has been launched since.
Shiney James Follow-up

What happened to Shiney James? BU alumni call for transparency

Emilia Wisniewski February 25, 2022
The University appointed an external fact-finder to investigate allegations brought against James in October.
Mugar Memorial Library no head librarian

Reports of disorganization, understaffing as Mugar library remains without some high-level staff

Emilia Wisniewski February 17, 2022
The evening circulation manager, head of circulation and head librarian positions have been vacant for months.
Boston University sign

BU to lift social distance requirements for summer, keep masks indoors

Emily Stevenson June 12, 2021
Starting June 14, physical distancing requirements will no longer be in place on BU campuses.
Boston University’s Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center website. BU hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday evening to explain updates to Title IX. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Here’s the role Title IX plays in sexual assault accusations at BU

Jun Li November 11, 2020
BU hosted a panel Tuesday night on new Title IX rules — including mandatory live hearings that cross-examine both the defendant and complainant — which took effect Aug. 14 at universities nationwide. 
Boston University Student Government President Devin Harvin addresses the class of 2022 at Sunday’s matriculation ceremony. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Speakers talk risk-taking, BU Hub at 2018 Matriculation Ceremony

Shaun Robinson September 3, 2018
New students officially joined the Boston University community during the university’s annual Matriculation Ceremony at Agganis Arena Sunday afternoon.

House tax bill unlikely to affect BU grad students

Shaun Robinson November 29, 2017

Graduate students at Boston University will not likely be burdened with higher taxes under the GOP tax plan that was passed in the U.S. House of Representatives early last week. The bill contains...

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