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Boston University’s Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center website. BU hosted a virtual meeting Tuesday evening to explain updates to Title IX. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

Here’s the role Title IX plays in sexual assault accusations at BU

Jun Li November 11, 2020
BU hosted a panel Tuesday night on new Title IX rules — including mandatory live hearings that cross-examine both the defendant and complainant — which took effect Aug. 14 at universities nationwide. 
Professor of Computer Sciences Mark Crovella was appointed the chair for the committee on curricula for Boston University’s new Computing and Data Sciences department. COURTESY OF MARK CROVELLA

Planning committees for new department to provide preliminary recommendations soon

Nathan Lederman February 5, 2020
Three advisory committees composed of current BU faculty will be tasked with various administrative responsibilities for BU’s new Computing and Data Sciences department by Feb. 28. The committees will provide preliminary recommendations to Jean Morrison, university provost and chief academic officer.
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.
GRAPHIC BY SHAUN ROBINSON/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU graduate schools move up in USNWR rankings

Camille Mojica March 22, 2018
Several Boston University schools have risen in the U.S. News and World Report annual national graduate school rankings, which were released Tuesday. The Questrom School of Business, the School of Medicine, the School of Education, the School of Social Work and the School of Law all rose in rank.
The lobby in BU's School of Law. A recent study by Kaplan Test Prep shows that over 30 percent of pre-law students say the results of the 2016 election impacted their decision to apply to law school. PHOTO BY DENGFENG YANG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

2016 presidential election influenced students’ decisions to study law

Mugdha Gurram March 22, 2018
A recent study by education company Kaplan Test Prep has found that more students were encouraged to apply to law schools as a result of the 2016 U.S. presidential election. Boston University’s School of Law has seen a spike in the number of applicants in recent years and a greater demonstrated interest in the field of immigration law since the election.
School of Law Dean Maureen O'Rourke will step down from her position after 14 years. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DFP FILE PHOTO

School of Law dean to step down at end of year

Alana Levene October 24, 2017

Boston University School of Law Dean Maureen O’Rourke will step down from her post at the end of the 2017-18 academic year after 14 years of leading the law school. O’Rourke — who joined the...

The ex-CEO of Boston Grand Prix John Casey sues the City of Boston for $15.5 million. PHOTO BY JUSTIN HAWK/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Boston faces $15.5 million lawsuit over canceled IndyCar race

Hannah Schoenbaum September 28, 2017

Former Boston Grand Prix CEO John Casey has hit the City of Boston with a $15.5 million dollar lawsuit, claiming willful negligence on the City's part led to the failed launch of the 2016 IndyCar race. The...

Alumni of Boston University School of Law, including Barbara Jordan and Gary Locke, are now featured on the second floor outside McCausland Commons in a newly installed mural. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

School of Law installs mural showcasing notable alumni

Dave Sebastian September 6, 2017

Stepping into the Boston University School of Law’s Sumner M. Redstone Building, one can now witness a history-infused addition of colors: a mural depicting 11 of the school’s graduates who, according...

After two and a half years of construction and renovations, the now LEED-certified Law Tower is complete. PHOTO BY L.E. CHARLES/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students, faculty pleased with completed Law Tower renovation

Samantha J. Gross September 3, 2015

Boston University School of Law students attended their first school day in the renovated Law Tower Wednesday after a two-and-a-half year construction project on the building. The tower, Pappas Law...

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