During tough times, Gov. Deval Patrick displays strong leadership
Various political figures and media outlets have praised Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick’s response to the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings, leading to widespread speculation over his political future. Patrick has been an ever-present figure in the media since Monday’s bombings. The national press coverage has since raised his public image, similar to New Jersey Gov. [...]
Proposed immigration bill emphasizes academics, degrees
A new immigration reform bill proposed in Congress Tuesday may allow undocumented immigrant students to attain citizenship in an easier manner, officials said. However, some Boston University experts said after the bombings at the Boston Marathon, the attitude in the U.S. may damage the bill’s chances of passing. “This bill has a fair amount of [...]
In debate, Markey, Lynch spar on security 1 week after bombing
U.S. senatorial candidates Ed Markey and Stephen Lynch squared off Monday in the final debate before the Democratic primary, addressing the security of Massachusetts and of the nation in wake of the terrorist attack that rocked the Boston Marathon. Both Markey and Lynch said they agreed on the importance of homeland security, and claimed their [...]
Obama’s proposed federal budget slightly increases financial aid
Changes contained in U.S. President Barack Obama’s proposed 2014 fiscal year budget released April 10 could have a wide range of effects on students at colleges such as Boston University, particularly due to the way the budget addresses financial aid and student loan interest rates, officials said. Bart Lipman, an economics professor at BU, said [...]
BU addresses sequester in research open house
As federal cuts to research and education funding begin to take effect as part of the sequester, Boston University officials hosted two days of meetings Monday and Tuesday in conjunction with representatives from an outside consulting firm to inform faculty of the possible effects on research at BU. BU Vice President and Associate Provost for [...]
