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Steve Burgay at the Boston University Hill Reception on May 7, 2013. Burgay, Boston University’s senior vice president of external affairs, announced he will be retiring on Dec. 31. COURTESY OF BU FEDERAL VIA FLICKR

BU Senior Vice President of External Affairs Stephen Burgay to retire

Yitong Wang November 18, 2024
Boston University’s Senior Vice President of External Affairs Stephen Burgay announced his plans to retire on Dec. 31, ending his 20-year tenure with the University.
Dr. Melissa Gilliam holds a copy of The Daily Free Press outside of 1 Silber Way.

New presidential appointment inspires hope for BU’s future | Editorial

Editors October 6, 2023
On Wednesday morning, Boston University officials named Melissa Gilliam the University’s 11th president, making her the first female and first Black president in the school’s 184-year existence.
Dr. Melissa Gilliam speaks during the announcement of her future role as Boston University’s president.

BU welcomes Melissa Gilliam as president at the Tsai Performing Center

Daily Free Press Staff October 6, 2023
Boston University's 11th president Melissa Gilliam was announced Wednesday at a ceremony at the Tsai Performance Center. 
Ohio State University executive vice president and provost Dr. Melissa Gilliam. Boston University announced Dr. Gilliam as president-elect during a ceremony this morning.

BU announces Melissa Gilliam as new University president

Lindsay Shachnow October 4, 2023
Boston University announced the appointment of Melissa Gilliam at the Tsai Performance Center Wednesday as BU’s 11th president. She will be the first female and first Black president of the University. 
Lila Baltaxe | Senior Graphic Artist

BU failed the Class of 2023 with its controversial commencement | Editorial

Editors June 2, 2023
On May 3, Boston University announced David Zaslav as the headline speaker for the University’s 150th Commencement address. With their unwavering commitment to Zaslav, BU failed the Class of 2023.
Kenneth Freeman

Board of Trustees appoints Kenneth Freeman as BU interim president

Daily Free Press Staff May 10, 2023
Kenneth Freeman, vice president and associate provost and dean emeritus of the Questrom School of Business, was chosen to be the interim president of the University.
Crisis Communications Officer Mike Fernandez and Boston University faculty members discussed the importance of reaching stakeholders when problems arise in a Wednesday panel. THALIA LAUZON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Panelists, PRLab students say crisis communication is always an essential tool

Caroline Bowden January 29, 2021
In 2020, a year marked by disaster, executives and communications professionals were thrown into economic, social and health frenzies — forced to adapt their policies and messaging to fit the fast-changing social climate. Four experts in business and public relations participated in a virtual conversation Wednesday to discuss tools businesses can use to communicate successfully during disasters.
Boston University President Robert Brown partakes in his first public Q&A session Monday evening, moderated by Lexi Peery, chair of the Daily Free Press Board of Directors. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

President Brown talks tuition, merger, sexual assault prevention

Pooja Peravali September 25, 2018
In the first event of its kind, The Daily Free Press hosted a public Q&A session with Boston University President Robert Brown Monday, addressing the topics of tuition hikes, his role as president and his plans for the future of BU.
Winners of the Grand Business Challenge, Jillian Luu, Dalia Rinaldi, John Long and Catharine Skulnik. The Grand Business Challenge, an annual competition for Graduate Students in Business, was hosted by the Questrom School of Business this year. PHOTO COURTESY BRAD CZARNOWSKI

Graduate students bring Grand Business Challenge title to BU for first time in 14 years

Michal Shvimer March 27, 2018
A team of graduate students from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business won the first-place prize of $25,000 in The Grand Business Challenge in Digital Health last Friday.
Chief Marketing Officer Andy Donkin speaks at the Questrom School of Business auditorium Tuesday evening about his work in marketing. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARAMAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Under Armour CMO gives talk at Questrom

JenRacoosin October 18, 2017

Under Armour Chief Marketing Officer and Boston University alumnus Andy Donkin discussed brand-building and innovation in the global economy before a crowd of about 200 people on Tuesday evening in...

Kenneth Freeman speaks with Corey Thomas at the Questrom School of Business Auditorium Wednesday evening about cyber-security. PHOTO COURTESY SUSAN LEYVA

Rapid7 CEO Corey Thomas talks cybersecurity in age of hacking

Eduard Miska October 9, 2017

As hackers grow bolder in their attacks on corporations and infrastructure, the demand for superior cybersecurity intelligence and support has grown worldwide. Last Wednesday night, Kenneth Freeman,...

Campus Contacts: Get to know some of BU’s big names

Campus Contacts: Get to know some of BU’s big names

Noor Adatia June 7, 2017

Robert Brown Brown is the president of Boston University, and he is responsible for making important decisions for the school. He is a member of the university's Board of Trustees, which is a group...

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