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Boston University professors featured on Turning Point USA’s “Professor Watchlist” webpage. This page is available for most universities and features professors TPUSA deems biased and radical.

‘A badge of honor’: Boston-area professors remain on Turning Point USA watchlist as free speech debate grows

By Kiyoung Haavisto and Anika Kapasi October 1, 2025
As debate surrounding free speech intensifies, the death of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has renewed attention surrounding a watchlist targeting an array of Boston professors for their political perspectives.  
Crowds at the 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race in Allston-Brighton. More than 611 BU community members signed up to participate.

Thousands swarm Allston-Brighton for 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race

By Crystal Ngo September 29, 2025

The 23rd Annual Brian J. Honan 5k Road Race kicked off in Allston-Brighton Sunday, honoring the late city councilor and his dedication to uplifting and preserving the neighborhood.  Scores of students...

The International Students and Scholars Office at Boston University. The Trump Administration’s drastic increase of prices for new H1-B visas threatens international students who plan to stay in the United States after graduation.

Price increase for H1-B visa applications sparks concern among international students

By Julia Perian and Olivia Santos September 25, 2025

The Trump administration announced a drastic price increase for new H1-B visa petitions on Sept. 19, jeopardizing the professional futures of international students and workers nationwide.  Employers...

Boston University’s generative AI chatbot, TerrierGPT. As artificial intelligence becomes more mainstream, colleges such as BU have begun to explore its role in education.

New TerrierGPT platform advances BU toward AI-powered future, creates discourse over responsible use

By Jack Schwed and Samantha Genzer August 24, 2025

With ChatGPT and OpenAI becoming household names over the last few years, educational institutions like Boston University have been faced with a pressing question: Is it time to embrace generative AI in...

A collection of investigative articles on the front pages of The Daily Free Press print editions. Stories like these, researched, written and published by the FreeP, have impacted the Boston University community and shed light on important issues for students, faculty and administration.

Pursuing the truth: A look back at the essential work of The Daily Free Press investigative team

By Karyna Cheung, Investigative Editor June 6, 2025
As the only news outlet on campus without University affiliations, the DFP investigative section is able to report on topics other on-campus news outlets cannot cover. Investigative journalism provides platforms for discourse on important and underreported topics.

2024-2025 year in review: Behind-the-scenes efforts of The Daily Free Press Editorial Board, Back Bay Publishing Company

By Ava Berger May 29, 2025
Over the 2024-2025 academic year, The Daily Free Press published more than 1,190 unique articles, including an investigation into Elon Musk's donations to the University, an in-depth Fall 2024 election issue and 28 photo galleries.
Graduates huddle up and cheer for a photo at the end of Commencement. Gilliam concluded her speech with a reminder to the graduates that “once a Terrier, always a Terrier.”

‘Once a Terrier, always a Terrier’: Class of 2025 honored at BU’s 152nd Commencement ceremony

By Samantha Genzer, Managing Co-Editor May 19, 2025
The Boston University Class of 2025 covered Nickerson Field in a sea of red and white gowns Sunday afternoon for the 152nd All-University Commencement ceremony. 
Senior attack Zach Travaglini (12), who tied the game 8-8 in the second half against the Lafayette College Leopards. The Boston University Terriers beat the Leopards 12-10 in The Patriot League men’s lacrosse semifinals May 2. 
JOHN DOWNES/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Terriers defeat Lafayette Leopards 12-10 in thrilling conference semifinal

By Austin Kittrell May 6, 2025
The Patriot League men’s lacrosse playoffs began May 2 with the Boston University Terriers (11-5, 6-2 Patriot League) beating the Lafayette College Leopards (10-6, 5-3 PL) 12-10 in the semifinal.
The feed in the Sway app. Sway is an app where each day users post one song and can view, like and dislike the songs posted by their friends, allowing users to discover new music.

‘BeReal for music’: BU student develops song sharing platform to ‘Sway’ your music taste in new directions

By Lauren Albano, Editor-in-Chief May 2, 2025
Boston University senior Zane Mroue considers his music taste “very niche” compared to his friends. He tried to search for other users online who share his preferences, but he found them difficult to find using Spotify and other existing platforms.
Rashik Hossain. Hossain is a graduate student at Boston University and an intern at MeaVana. COURTESY OF LAUREN STUDIOS

Browser extension MeaVana seeks expansion on college campuses, focuses on personalized experience

By Mohan Zhang May 2, 2025
When opening a new browser tab, Shiv Dutt saw an opportunity.  Dutt is the founder and CEO of MeaVana, a fast-growing Google Chrome extension that allows users to customize their dashboard to their needs.  
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.
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