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Raul Fernandez. Fernandez is a senior lecturer at the Wheelock College of Education and Development and one of many faculty members affected by changes to diversity, equity and inclusion in light of the Trump administration's new policies.

‘The silence is deafening’: Boston University community reacts to DEI changes, national pressure

A senior lecturer at Wheelock College of Education and Development, Raul Fernandez teaches classes about improving diversity programs in education. But his work at BU and the future of DEI programs across the country is uncertain.
Graphics by Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

BU is suffering from ‘unsustainable’ budget practices, University officials say

BU Chief Financial Officer Nicole Tirella said though the University was not in a “structural deficit” like other universities, BU’s finances were currently on an “unsustainable path.” “We are on a concerning trajectory where our margins are declining,” Tirella said.
Informational handouts and forms from Boston University’s International Students and Scholars office. Multiple student organizations at Boston University are calling for BU to declare itself a sanctuary campus in light of the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies.

International students’ status remain uncertain amidst Trump administration efforts, calls for sanctuary campus continue

By Elizabeth Mehler May 2, 2025
International student status at universities nationwide remain uncertain, amidst increasing federal oversight on immigration.
Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. The Jumpstart program at Boston University, which partnered with Wheelock to allow BU students to mentor young children, will be ended due to federal funding cuts.

BU’s Jumpstart program ‘winds down’ amid termination of AmeriCorps grants

By Daniela Ginsburg May 2, 2025
Jumpstart program, partnered with the Boston University Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, was instructed to end its partnership with the University amidst federal funding cuts.
A LinkedIn Post from Dr. Raul Fernandez, a senior lecturer at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development. Fernandez resigned from the University’s Learn More Series April 15 in response to changes in BU’s diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

‘It felt wrong to continue’: BU professor resigns from program amid DEI program changes

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor May 2, 2025
Boston University professor announces his resignation from a University program, due to diversity, equity and inclusion program cuts.
Boston University Community and Inclusion office. An email was sent to BU faculty and staff about changes to several departments at BU Thursday afternoon. (Lauren Albano)

BREAKING: BU Community & Inclusion moves under President’s Office amid Provost reshuffle

By Bailey Scott May 1, 2025
The Office of the Provost at Boston University is undergoing structural changes, BU Provost and Chief Academic Officer Gloria Waters announced in an email sent to faculty and staff Thursday afternoon.
Storrow Drive and the Boston University Bridge. A person jumped off the bridge onto the street Thursday morning.

BREAKING: Person jumps off BU Bridge onto Storrow Drive

By Sana Muneer, Managing Co-Editor May 1, 2025
A person in a “mental health crisis” jumped off the Boston University Bridge onto Storrow Drive West Thursday morning, according to the Massachusetts State Police.
BU Young Americans for Freedom Secretary Colin Sharpe in the George Sherman Union. Sharpe and Alpha Barry, another leader of YAF, invited passersby to debate mass deportations with them in the lobby of the George Sherman Union April 29.

BUYAF debates students in GSU regarding mass deportations, students ‘disgusted’

By Jack Schwed April 30, 2025
Boston University Young Americans for Freedom tabled in the George Sherman Union, asking students to debate them on the topic of mass deportations
An Instagram post from BU Young Democratic Socialists demanding a sanctuary campus. Boston University President Melissa Gilliam announced a new resource hub, Support Pathways Initiative, that will offer free one-time confidential consultations with an immigration lawyer; however student organizations believe BU should be taking more direct action to protect its students.

BU launches ‘resource hub’ for international community, student organizations want more

By Daniela L. Ginsburg April 30, 2025
Boston University launched a new initiative to provide resources to the University's international community, called the Support Pathways Initiative.
Chelsea High School. A judge partially denied Boston University and the City of Chelsea’s motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit from a woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted by a Chelsea High School teacher in the late 1980s when BU managed the school district.

Judge denies motions to dismiss sexual assault case against Chelsea High School, BU

By Sicheng “Chris” Che April 30, 2025
Judge Rosemary Connolly partially denied Boston University’s motion to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit from a California woman who said she was “groomed and sexually assaulted” by a Chelsea High School teacher in the late 1980s, when BU managed the school district. 
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include multiple intoxicated parties, destruction of property and trespassing.

Campus Crime Logs: April 20-23

By Alina Fairlie April 28, 2025
This weeks crime logs include multiple reports of trespassing, theft and assualt and battery
A letter by the American Association of Colleges and Universities speaking out against “unprecedented government outreach.” Boston University President Melissa Gilliam joined more than 400 other college presidents and leaders in co-signing the letter.

BU President Melissa Gilliam co-signs letter opposing ‘undue government intrusion’ in higher education

By Kayla Baltazar, Managing Co-Editor April 24, 2025
Boston University President Melissa Gilliam joined more than 400 other college presidents and leaders in co-signing a letter speaking out against “unprecedented government outreach.”
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