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One Silber Way. In a letter addressed to BU Faculty and Staff, President Gilliam announced the cancellation of annual merit increases for this year.

BU cancels faculty merit increases amid budget shortage, higher education union responds

By Logan Trainor April 10, 2025
Boston University President Melissa Gilliam announced in a letter to BU faculty and staff March 26 the University would no longer give annual merit increases this year, in an effort to support BU’s financial health.
Boston University International Students and Scholars Office. Multiple Boston University students have had their visas terminated. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Wave of student visa revocations alarm Massachusetts universities, international students

By Alina Fairlie April 10, 2025
The Trump administration revoked the visas of several international students at universities across Massachusetts this week, including Boston University, Tufts University, Harvard University, Emerson College, Berklee College of Music, Northeastern University and multiple campuses of the University of Massachusetts.
The Archaeology Department in Boston University’s College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate students in the Anthropology and Archaeology departments of the BU College of Arts and Sciences allege the University is violating two articles in the SEIU Local 509 contract ratified Oct. 16, 2024. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Archaeology, anthropology graduate students allege union contract violations, program funding, future uncertain

By Avery Fox April 10, 2025
Alleged funding cuts to the Anthropology and Archaeology departments at Boston University, raise graduate student concerns over union contract.
Boston City Hall. The Boston City Council discussed public safety issues regarding substance use in Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard and passed a resolution requiring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training in high schools and supporting language inclusivity for speakers with limited English proficiency during its Wednesday meeting. AVA RUBIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

City Council discusses ‘Mass and Cass,’ passes resolutions requiring CPR training in high schools, supporting language inclusivity

By Saanvi Haridas April 10, 2025

The Boston City Council discussed public safety issues regarding substance use in Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard and passed resolutions requiring Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation training...

2025-2026 Student Government’s announcement dinner Sunday. In a record-breaking turnout, BridgeToBU was elected to serve as the 2025-2026 StuGov Executive Board. PHOTO BY CAMILLE BUGAYONG

‘A vessel to make change’ comes as BridgeToBU wins StuGov election

By Sam Mandala April 9, 2025
BridgeToBU secures leadership of the 2025-2026 Student Government Executive Board in record turnout election.
Mayor Michelle Wu smiles at the crowd before giving her city address at MGM Music Hall at Fenway March 19. Wu officially announced that she would be running for reelection at the Cyclorama Building at South End April 5. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Wu formally announces reelection campaign amidst broad support

By Will Fuller April 9, 2025

Mayor Michelle Wu officially launched her reelection campaign April 5, delivering a speech at the Cyclorama Building at South End. In the speech, Wu reflected on being in the Cyclorama — the same...

Rafaele DiMaggio (left) and Sean Sun (right) present the finalized changes to the Community Service Fee at the Boston University Student Government meeting Monday. StuGov approved Senate Resolution 36 to adjust the cost of the Community Service Fee and Senate Resolution 37 to endorse the new student organization BU Prevent. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

StuGov welcomes new president, endorses preventative care organization, adjusts Community Service Fee

By Siena Gleason April 8, 2025
The Boston University Student Government heard a final address from the 2024-2025 StuGov president, endorsed a preventative care organization and accepted a bill to adjust the BU Community Service Fee during its Monday night meeting.
Boston University International Students and Scholars Office. Multiple Boston University students have had their visas terminated. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Number of BU students confirmed to have visas revoked

By Camille Bugayong April 8, 2025
Boston University confirmed a number of student visas have been terminated, adding to the number of international students across Boston and nationwide whose visas were revoked.
Harvard University Massachusetts Hall. Harvard and Yale University have dismissed several faculty members because of controversy related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. JENNY CHEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Harvard faculty terminations evoke unease, conversation

By Phoebe Miller April 8, 2025
Harvard University dismissed two faculty members of its Center for Middle Eastern Studies in March after the CMES faced accusations of ideological bias and antisemitism regarding teaching on the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Fans attend the Boston Red Sox home opener April 4. The sold-out game ended in a 13-9 victory for the Red Sox. PHOTO BY BRENDAN GALVIN

Red Sox open 2025 season, fans celebrate return to Fenway Park

By Jose Rodriguez April 8, 2025
Baseball season has come again in Boston. For Red Sox Nation, it’s a holiday.
Protestors crowd Boston Common for a “Hands Off” rally Saturday. Thousands of people marched from Boston Common to City Hall Plaza while chanting against President Donald Trump’s administration. JOSIE KALBFLEISCH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Thousands of demonstrators protest against President Trump, Elon Musk in Boston’s ‘Hands Off’ rally

By Sara Creato April 7, 2025
Thousands of demonstrators protested against President Donald Trump’s administration and Elon Musk’s involvement in the executive branch at the Boston Common Saturday, as part of a national series of “Hands Off” rallies.
The Boston University Police Department. This week’s crime logs include larceny, breaking and entering and assault and battery. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus Crime Logs: March 30-April 4

By Charlie Johnson April 7, 2025
This week's crime logs include destruction of property, theft and a disorderly person.
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