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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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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.
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.
President Melissa Gilliam giving her inaugural address on Sept. 27. The formation of a new Bias Review Team was announced by Boston University’s Office of the Provost on Friday. KATE KOTLYAR/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER.

Boston University announces Bias Review Team

By Mary Goetz October 9, 2024
Boston University’s Office of the Provost announced the formation of the Bias Review Team on Oct. 4.
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