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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Former Fidelity portfolio manager Steve Kaye, Questrom School of Business finance lecturer Louis Salemy and current Fidelity portfolio manager Will Danoff.

‘A mirror on life’: Fidelity’s Will Danoff, Steve Kaye reflect on finance careers for BUFC speaker series

By Eliza Lamont November 14, 2023
Will Danoff, manager of Fidelity’s $140 billion Contrafund, and Steve Kaye, former portfolio manager of the $50 billion Fidelity Growth and Income Fund, offered the young investors of Boston University advice on the elusive finance industry on Nov. 9. 
Fiona Whittington

COM alum Fiona Whittington promoted inclusion at BU, now sparks change for women in tech

By Mara Mellits, Editor-in-Chief November 7, 2023
2024 Women of Impact Honoree and COM alum Fiona Whittington was not an average advertising student during her time at BU.
Boston University Fashion and Retail Association’s Instagram page. F&R has made strides to become more inclusive to all BU students through the rebranding and restructuring of the club. MOLLY POTTER/ DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Fashion & Retail Association rebrands, becomes more inclusive

By Ruby Voge, Opinion Co-Editor October 25, 2023
When Cecilia Muñiz, Sofia Hudzik and Reeya Mathur assumed leadership positions this Fall in Boston University’s Fashion & Retail Association, they knew something had to change: inclusivity.
A billboard welcoming students to CollegeFest at Fenway Park

From attendee to owner: BU alum Paul Tedeschi shares career success story

By Caitlin Beal October 5, 2023
CollegeFest, an annual event that allows students from Boston colleges to connect with brands and vendors, originated in 1985 at the BU Armory, now Agganis Arena.
Susan Fournier, Allen Questrom professor and dean outside of Questrom on Thursday. Fournier is the school’s first academic dean in 40 years and its first ever female and first-generation meeting. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Questrom’s first female dean Susan Fournier strives to create interdisciplinary, accessible business school

By Kaninika Dey September 25, 2023

When Susan Fournier first stepped into Questrom School of Business in 2005, she was an associate professor of Marketing and a Dean’s Research Fellow. Flash forward to 2018 — Fournier became the school’s...

The Goodwill store in West Campus. Since 2009, BU has partnered with Goodwill for the “Goodwill, Not Landfill” program, diverting otherwise reusable things away from landfills. LYNN ASARE-BEDIAKO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

If you’re looking to live city life sustainably, check out these eco-friendly businesses around BU

By Mara Mellits, Editor-in-Chief June 2, 2023
"Every little bit we do contributes to not just our bodies, but the planet that we all share as well," said Live Alive Cafe CEO Bryan Timko. Live Alive is one of the many businesses around BU's campus that promote sustainable city-life.
ETHBoston

ETH Boston’s 2023 Conference creates opportunities, community for students, professionals

By Chinanuekpele Okoli May 1, 2023
ETH Boston 2023 Conference and Hackathon at Boston University took place this past weekend.
Samson

Samson Abrams: the Questrom student behind the Instagram account

By Payton Renegar April 28, 2023
Abrams — the creator of the Instagram account @financewithsamson — found a disconnect between what the real world demanded and school taught.
A Red Bull Mini Cooper

An ‘all-the-time job’: Energy drink companies look to student ambassadors, sponsorships to promote brand

By Mia Knezevic April 12, 2023
Student ambassadors for energy drink companies — such as Red Bull, Celsius and Rowdy Energy — are tasked with promoting the brand’s product to their peers and the public.
DPE

Delta Phi Epsilon creates ‘a supportive community’ for students

By Sarah Datta April 6, 2023
DPE is an International Business and Foreign Service Fraternity devoted to providing professional development opportunities.
The Tech Connect 2023 website.

The bots of business: Business students and professionals discuss AI impact on healthcare and finance

By James Buckser March 31, 2023
Business students and industry professionals attended the club’s 2023 Tech Connect Conference at the Questrom School of Business on March 24 to discuss the impact of AI on healthcare and financial services.
BU Finance and Investment Club

BU Finance and Investment Club reached $1 million in assets

By Lian Niu March 27, 2023
After receiving $250,000 for future investment from the Boston University Administration Office this academic year, the BU Finance and Investment Club — the largest undergraduate student organization in the Questrom School of Business — reached $1 million in assets under management.
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