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The Daily Free Press

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A Federal Student Aid page detailing loan repayment.

As student loan payments resume, BU students suffer consequences

Emily Wyrwa October 12, 2023
34% of Boston University undergraduates take out Federal Student Loans, according to an email from BU spokesperson Colin Riley, making the median debt after graduation is $23,750.
East to West: Nov. 19, 2021

East to West: Nov. 19, 2021

Veronica Thompson November 19, 2021

This month’s print edition is out now — pick up a copy today! Today on East to West, we cover Michelle Wu’s mayoral induction, BU full-time lecturers demand better working conditions, the MBTA...

Boston University Executive Director of Student Wellbeing Carrie Landa’s LinkedIn profile image. Recently promoted, Landa said she wishes to use her new position to provide better mental health services to BU students — to which some students and parents have expressed skepticism. ILLUSTRATION BY CONOR KELLEY/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU announces Executive Director of Student Wellbeing position, community expresses both excitement, skepticism

Phoebe Chen November 15, 2021
New director previously worked on the Wellbeing Project and at Student Health Services.
Terriers Thrive Together logo

On-campus mental health services, student organizations collaborate to spread awareness about mental health

Paul Birmingham October 18, 2021
Terrier Thrive Together features mental health awareness events throughout this month.
“Crazy in College” is a mental health podcast started by Boston University sophomores Emma Cohen and Abbie Johnson. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student-run podcast sparks conversations on mental health, well-being

Caroline Bowden October 22, 2020
Campus tours may promise prospective students mental health resources, but life on campus oftentimes does pose unique hurdles for those struggling with mental illness. At BU, that’s no different.
Innovate@BU and the BUild Lab prepare to kick off the Community Impact Challenge, which encourages Boston University students to develop new ideas to promote well-being in their communities. COURTESY OF INNOVATE@BU

BU crowdsourcing community well-being initiatives from students, offering seed grants

Claire Williams October 9, 2020
This fall, Innovate@BU and the BUild Lab are introducing the inaugural Community Impact Challenge, which provides BU students the opportunity to develop ideas that promote community well-being on campus.
Boston University’s Student Government introduced on Monday a month-long health program dedicated to creating events that promote student health. The program will bring awareness to resources available to students, such as the free Wellnest Mindful Journaling App. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Student Government introduces well-being initiative, passes transparency bill

Anna Vidergar October 6, 2020
StuGov fleshed out in a Monday night meeting a series of events focusing on student well-being, as well as a bill to create more transparency in requests for funding and meeting minutes.
Boston’s Charles River Campus appears empty. The class of 2024’s introductory orientation has been moved online, forcing student facilitators to adapt to virtual orientation platforms. ANGELA YANG/ DFP FILE

Orientation moved online, facilitators express optimism amid concerns

Jane Avery April 21, 2020
Amid the coronavirus outbreak, in-person orientation for Boston University’s class of 2024 has been canceled and the university’s introductory program will be taking place online. The students hired to coordinate orientation for the incoming class have been forced to make changes and adapt to a remote orientation program.
Boston University’s Wellbeing Project has partnered with Headspace, an app for practicing mindfulness, which will be free for students. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students gain free access to Headspace through Wellbeing Project

Vanessa Kjeldsen January 23, 2020
Boston University's Wellbeing Project, an initiative to promote health and wellness among students, announced their partnership with Headspace, a meditation and mindfulness app, on Jan. 21.
East to West: December 6, 2019

East to West: December 6, 2019

JenRacoosin December 6, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover proposals for the current Howard Thurman Center space, snow day tips, a new game bar in Mission Hill, and more. This episode originally aired December...

East to West: September 23, 2019

East to West: September 23, 2019

JenRacoosin September 23, 2019

In this episode of “East to West,” we cover a new campus food initiative, plans for a multipurpose theatre in Fenway, a BU physics course that studies food, and more. This episode originally...

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