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What's your new habit?

What’s your new habit?

By Veronica Thompson October 18, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what's your new habit? Click here to stream this episode of “Unmasked” on Spotify. Hosted...

People listen to a speaker at a “Gathering in Solidarity with Israel under Fire” event at Marsh Plaza.

BU community members come together on Marsh Plaza amid war in Israel

By Daily Free Press Staff October 12, 2023
Boston University Hillel and BU Students for Israel hosted a gathering on Marsh Plaza Wednesday evening.
Students walking into Boston University’s Marciano Commons dining hall.

BU Dining Services updates feedback system

By Crystal Yormick, Managing Co-Editor October 12, 2023
New e360 feedback devices in the dining halls and in-person student feedback sessions have been added by Boston University Dining Services. 
What is your favorite slang?

What is your favorite slang?

By Veronica Thompson October 11, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — what is your favorite slang? Click here to stream this episode of “Unmasked”...

Turnitin’s homepage detailing a new AI detection function. University Provost Kenneth Lutchen announced a new AI Task Force composed of faculty working to integrate AI into students’ educations. SYDNEY ROTH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University’s new AI Task Force aims to support students, faculty

By Alexandra Ruane October 11, 2023
A new AI Task Force at Boston University to positively integrate artificial intelligence into the University.
Students pass by a picture of Dr. Melissa Gilliam at Warren Towers.

BU students react to new president

By Daily Free Press Staff October 7, 2023
After Boston University announced Melissa Gilliam as the University’s 11th president on Wednesday, students across BU expressed their thoughts about the historic appointment.
People wait for Dr. Melissa Gilliam to enter the reception after the announcement.

‘Thrilled’: BU faculty welcome new leader

By Crystal Yormick, Managing Co-Editor October 6, 2023
Boston University faculty and professors welcomed the newly-announced future president, Melissa Gilliam, whose appointment was made public Wednesday morning.
r. Melissa Gilliam meets student government members Dhruv Kapadia, Ilana Keusch, Navya Kotturu and Hanna Dworkin.

Student leaders aided in search for new president

By Daily Free Press Staff October 6, 2023
The Presidential Search Committee and the Board of Trustees included students in the selection process of Boston University’s 11th president, Melissa Gilliam.
Dr. Melissa Gilliam speaks during the announcement of her future role as Boston University’s president.

BU welcomes Melissa Gilliam as president at the Tsai Performing Center

By Daily Free Press Staff October 6, 2023
Boston University's 11th president Melissa Gilliam was announced Wednesday at a ceremony at the Tsai Performance Center. 
If the world ended tomorrow, what would you do today?

If the world ended tomorrow, what would you do today?

By Veronica Thompson October 4, 2023

Unmasked is the podcast that uncovers the thoughts, feelings and voices of the BU Community. Today’s prompt was — If the world ended tomorrow, what would you do today? ? Click here to stream this...

Ohio State University executive vice president and provost Dr. Melissa Gilliam. Boston University announced Dr. Gilliam as president-elect during a ceremony this morning.

BU announces Melissa Gilliam as new University president

By Lindsay Shachnow October 4, 2023
Boston University announced the appointment of Melissa Gilliam at the Tsai Performance Center Wednesday as BU’s 11th president. She will be the first female and first Black president of the University. 
The office of the Department of Film and Television in COM

BU searches for new Film and Television Department chair

By Megan Amato October 3, 2023
Boston University’s Department of Film and Television is making a second attempt to search for a new department chair, according to a recent job listing on LinkedIn. Current FTV chair Paul Schneider said he tried to step down last year but remained on staff because a replacement could not be secured.
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