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Harvard University’s campus in Cambridge. The Trump administration has recently stated it would make Harvard open trade and vocational schools in different sectors. After Harvard refused to comply with the demands in June, the administration threatened to revoke Harvard’s funding.

What is the value of higher education? Trump calls it ‘economically unproductive’ — the BU community calls it ‘a public good.’

By Lila Tallagnon October 1, 2025
Since President Donald Trump began his second term in office, he has targeted universities across the country — whether it be through funding freezes, student and faculty censorship or, in Harvard University’s case, lawsuits. Recently, the Trump administration called for Harvard to invest about $500 million in building trade and vocational schools as part of an initiative to “refocus young Americans on career preparation” instead of on higher education, which Trump called an “economically unproductive postsecondary system.”
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...

The MBTA Green Line at the Boston University East stop. The United StatesDepartment of Transportation secretary sent a letter to MBTA general manager and CEO asking for a plan to reduce crime on the MBTA, or funding will be withheld.

Federal officials threaten funding for the T, citing safety concerns

By Riley Zeleznik, Contributing Writer September 23, 2025

The United States Department of Transportation has threatened to withhold or redirect funding for the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority if it does not share a plan focused on minimizing criminal...

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.
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
Democracy dies in brightness | Con-Current Events

Democracy dies in brightness | Con-Current Events

By Frank Yang April 29, 2025

On the morning of April 17, a gunman opened fire on campus at Florida State University. As usual, the shooting terrorist — who killed two and injured six — was a white supremacist with a right-wing...

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.
One Silber Way. President Donald Trump issued an executive order March 20 to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, sparking alarm from Massachusetts state leaders, educators and parents about the sweeping implications for public schools and higher education. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘Taking away peoples’ dreams:’ Mass. educators reacts to Trump dismantling Department of Education

By Abigail Hassan March 30, 2025
President Donald Trump issued an executive order March 20 to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, sparking alarm about the implications, especially for short-staffed schools, students with disabilities and educators.
Negative comments on mayoral candidate Ed Flynn’s Instagram post on LGBTQ+ advocacy in Boston. Out of 13 Boston City Council members, Flynn was alone in voting “no” in the 12-1 decision to officially designate the city as a sanctuary for transgender individuals and the wider LGBTQ+ community, raising questions from Bostonians. RACHEL FEINSTEIN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Bostonians unhappy about Councilor Flynn’s sole ‘no’ vote in LGBTQ+ sanctuary city resolution

By Eli Pekelny March 27, 2025
Boston’s City Council voted on March 12 to officially designate the city as a sanctuary for transgender individuals and the wider LGBTQ+ community. Out of 13 councilor members, Councilor Ed Flynn was alone in voting “no” in the 12-1 decision, raising concerns among Boston residents.
United States Passport. The “Trump 2.0 Travel Ban” was announced on March 14, which expands on Trump’s original 2017 executive order that restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen. HOLLY GUSTAVSEN/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘I just miss my family’: Trump administration’s proposed travel ban induces anxiety, fear for international students

By Truman Dickerson and Samantha Genzer March 26, 2025
As graduation approaches this spring, a Boston University senior from Myanmar had hoped her mom — whom she hasn’t seen in two years — could travel to the United States to watch her receive her diploma.
Emma Clement | Graphics Editor

Who really cares what presidents wear? | Geek Chic

By Anjola Odukoya March 4, 2025
If political history has taught us anything, it's that the fastest way to break a headline isn't record-breaking global heat or ongoing humanitarian crises — it’s a president wearing the wrong outfit.

Boston, Chelsea, Somerville defend sanctuary city policies amid increased ICE activity

By Emma Clement, Graphics Editor & Layout Co-Editor February 28, 2025
Amid tension between the City of Boston and White House Border Czar Tom Homan, Massachusetts cities Chelsea and Somerville filed lawsuits Monday against the Trump administration for attempting to defund police departments over sanctuary city policies.
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