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People with Projects: A female screenwriter’s “thank you” to Kevin Smith

By Kelsey Mihachik • October 20, 2017

It’s always heartening to see someone taking action instead of merely asserting their thoughts. Kevin Smith — a filmmaker and writer known for movies like “Clerks” and “Mallrats,” who spent...

Black and Hispanic students show slower gradation rates, report finds

By Carina Imbornone • May 2, 2017

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BU’s Minority Connection Initiative promotes diversity, safe spaces on campus

By Josee Matela • February 7, 2017

Amid the influx of students returning to campus this past fall semester, Kevin Smith, a senior Boston University's College of Engineering, noticed something amiss — five male students of color did...

Students, professors walk out of class, demand BU recognize Black Lives Matter movement

By Natalie Carroll • October 7, 2016

Holding signs that read “Black Lives Matter,” Boston University students and professors gathered at Marsh Plaza to demand university policies and practices that work to end racism within the BU community...