Archive for ‘March, 2010’
SEC re-extends deadline for applicants who began paper work
After the late-night reversal of Monday’s registration deadline extension for students wishing to register for Student Union positions, the SEC voted Tuesday to grant leniency to potential candidates who had completed part of the process, extending their deadline to Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Obama’s student loan overhaul to allow for more Pell Grants to college students
As Boston University increases its total cost for students even farther above $50,000 for the 2010-11 school year, students may find some relief in an overhaul of the student loan system that was signed into law as part of the health care reconciliation bill by President Barack Obama Tuesday.
Cheap rates, freedom from security have students looking off campus
As housing prices for Boston University dorms continue to increase with each academic year, many undergraduate students have decided to make the move to an apartment off campus as early as sophomore year.
Number of Boston colleges costing $50K or more to double
Boston University students who thought they were alone in having to fork over what they say is an exorbitant amount for their education are finding themselves in good company.
After Copenhagen failure, more to do for climate crusade, panel says
December’s Copenhagen Climate Summit failed to produce a legally binding agreement because of distrust in government and differing priorities among countries, panelists said Tuesday at Boston College.
News
- BUSI aims to educate students about peace, water relations with Jordan
- Author says Occupy movement just beginning
- BU students stopped at U.S.-Canada border, found with illegal substances
- Judge turned down for School of Law job after controversial decision
- BU alum, news reporter dies at 83, known as devoted reporter
Campus
- BUSI aims to educate students about peace, water relations with Jordan
- BU students stopped at U.S.-Canada border, found with illegal substances
- Judge turned down for School of Law job after controversial decision
- BU alum, news reporter dies at 83, known as devoted reporter
- FOX executive tells students to take industry challenges head on
Politics
- Panelists weigh in on election-year issues, voter participation
- Smoking, cage-free eggs proposals among Union’s successes, members say
- Parliament proposal would unite student leaders, supporters say
- Mass. legislature prepares gaming bill provisions in winter recess
- Mass. gives BU biolab preliminary approval to operate
Finance & Economy
- Judge extends Occupy’s temporary restraining order against city
- Study reports income inequality a growing trend in Boston
- Fee free: Occupy demonstrators encourage opening credit union accounts
- Students say Obama’s loan proposal has potential to alleviate debt
- BU students express frustration over new Bank of America annual charges
Science & Technology
- BU enrollment in math, sciences, tech rises slightly
- BU profs find DNA connection to onset of menopause
- The real butterfly in your stomach: Scientists explore the possibility of a “second brain” in our gut
- Tournament encourages entrepreneurship with $200,000 prize
- Mass. gives BU biolab preliminary approval to operate
International
- Study Abroad, COM to send 15 students to London to cover Olympics
- Holocaust survivors share experiences with students
- Protesters flock to streets in opposition of Palestinian occupation
- Students say Amanda Knox scandal does not affect decisions to study abroad
- Study Abroad encourages students to immerse themselves fully, officials say
