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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.
Brownstones along Euston Street in Brookline. The Brookline School Committee voted to eliminate the Office of Educational Equity March 13. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Brookline School Committee eliminates Office of Educational Equity, community rallies to restore funding

By Elizabeth Mehler March 27, 2025
The Brookline School Committee voted to eliminate the Office of Educational Equity March 13.  In response, Brookline community groups are raising money, attempting to fund the equity positions themselves.
Boston University Graduate Workers Union members and supporters march down Bay State Road toward 1 Silber Way on Wednesday. BUGWU organized a walkout on Wednesday in response to Provost Ken Lutchen’s emails regarding the strike. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU calls undergraduates, faculty, staff to join walkout in response to Provost emails

By Camille Bugayong May 2, 2024
On Wednesday, BUGWU called BU undergaduates and staff to join a walkout in response to emails from the Office of the Provost.
Fair Admission: Episode 9 - What’s Next?

Fair Admission: Episode 9 – What’s Next?

By Edward Sturm April 22, 2021

In the final episode of Fair Admission, we ask: what’s next for college admissions? With a full view of the inequities on the path to college, it’s time to hear the answers of experts as they...

Fair Admission: Episode 2 - Diversity

Fair Admission: Episode 2 – Diversity

By Edward Sturm March 4, 2021

What does diversity really mean? The battle over affirmative action happening in court and on college campuses across the country leads us to question the way that we talk about race and college...

Boston University is opening the Newbury Center — a building dedicated to supporting first-generation college students — at 755 Commonwealth Avenue in January, according to a Tuesday letter by Provost Jean Morrison. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Newbury Center for first-generation students to open in January

By Ellie Yeo November 1, 2020
BU is further committing itself to supporting first-generation students on campus through its Newbury Center, which is scheduled to open in January at 755 Commonwealth Avenue, University Provost Jean Morrison announced via email Tuesday.
Raul Fernandez, the associate dean for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education and Human Development, spoke at a webinar Wednesday about communications. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Power of Purpose webinar educates students on purpose-driven careers

By Madeline Humphrey October 26, 2020
BU Alumni and Friends hosted communication professionals to discuss how students can better impact the world through their careers.
U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley and Raul Fernandez speaking about race and equality on April 23 at the Congregation Kehillath Israel. 
COURTESY OF LAURA BRADFORD

Ayanna Pressley leads conversation on race, women’s rights

By Natalie Patrick April 25, 2019
U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley (D-Massachusetts) spoke Tuesday about the importance of building diverse relationships and women’s representation in government.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the Democratic candidate to the U.S. House of Representatives for New York’s 14th district, in conversation with Raul Fernandez at the Coolidge Corner Theatre Monday evening. JOSEE MATELA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at Coolidge Corner ‘Fahrenheit 11/9’ screening

By Josee Matela October 4, 2018
Over 440 people crammed into Brookline’s Coolidge Corner Theatre to join Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (CAS ‘11) for a screening of “Fahrenheit 11/9” Monday.
The National Survey of Student Engagement reports that college students share more about their own experiences than learn about other students’ cultures. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students report classes don’t emphasize diversity enough

By JenRacoosin November 21, 2017

College students reported that their classes emphasize sharing their individual perspectives rather than learning about other cultures in the 2017 National Survey of Student Engagement — a trend...

GRAPHIC BY GABRIELLE DIPIETRO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Over one-third of accepted students turn down top choice universities because of cost, study says

By Allie Miller March 28, 2017

A recent economic study found that 40 percent of accepted students who decided not to go to their top choice universities cited reasons related to cost. The survey was released by Royall and Company,...

During a privilege walk Tuesday night in the SAC Gym, students stand along the baseline in the gym, close their eyes and step forward when certain aspects of privilege apply to them. PHOTO BY NATALIE CARROLL/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Students explore unexpected privilege through privilege walk

By Tyler Orleans October 12, 2016

Approximately 50 students gathered in the SAC Gym Tuesday evening to explore the privileges that they are not aware of through a "privilege walk." The Unpacking Privilege activity, hosted by chapters...

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