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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Allocations Board funding changes draw student criticism

By Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2013

Students voiced concerns Tuesday night over a policy to be instituted in the fall requiring student groups to return all funds provided by the Boston University Allocations Board for philanthropic events. “The...

Veteran students require better information, report suggests

By Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2013

Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill, more than one million military service members released from duty in the Middle East and their families are expected to pursue a postsecondary education at institutions such...

Filmmaker seeks student support on immigration reform

By Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2013

Academy Award-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim is challenging college students to join a new campaign and support immigration reform allowing an earned pathway to citizenship based on the DREAM Act. Several...

BUSM researchers address diabetic neuropathies with therapy

By Daily Free Press Admin March 6, 2013

Boston University School of Medicine researchers have discovered a way to relieve those who suffer from diabetic neuropathies from associated pain, according to a BUSM press release. The researchers,...

SAT changes beneficial for colleges, students say

By Daily Free Press Admin March 5, 2013

College Board’s plans to revamp the SAT to focus more on the core knowledge and skills that prepare students for the rigors of college will be beneficial for applicants, some Boston University students...

BU faces cuts to research funding, financial aid as result of sequester

By Daily Free Press Admin March 4, 2013

Officials at Boston University are bracing for impending cuts to research funding and financial aid after U.S. President Barack Obama signed the Budget Control Act of 2011 into law Friday as part of...

Public research access beneficial to colleges, professor says

By Daily Free Press Admin February 28, 2013

In order to expand public access to the results of federally funded research, the White House issued a memorandum Friday instructing federal agencies to develop plans to make taxpayer-funded research available...

BU’s low ‘desirability’ rating outdated, officials say

By Daily Free Press Admin February 26, 2013

Boston University was ranked in the bottom 20 percent of schools surveyed on the basis of desirability, according to a new study. However, the study is dependent on old data and may not be representative...

Two MIT professors given life sciences award, $3 million

By Daily Free Press Admin February 26, 2013

Two Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers were among the first recipients of the new Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences Wednesday, a new philanthropic venture which rewards scientists with...

BU’s fundraising increases at higher rate than national collegiate trend

By Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2013

As fundraising increases at colleges across the country, including Boston University, BU’s efforts to receive donations will allow it to continue growth and meet the demands of students, officials...

Moody’s upgrades BU’s credit rating, allowing easier borrowing

By Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2013

Moody’s Investor Service upgraded Boston University’s credit rating to A1 from A2 Wednesday, citing BU’s growing reputation as a prominent research university, according to a Moody’s release. Moody’s...

Mass. AP scores among best in nation

By Daily Free Press Admin February 25, 2013

More high school students are taking and passing Advanced Placement exams, nationally, than ever before, and Massachusetts ranks among the country’s leaders in successful AP testing, officials said. The...

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