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Boston University Young Democratic Socialists’ Instagram post calling to make BU a sanctuary campus. Several student organizations made this call Monday, following the recent detainments and deportations of U.S. Visa and green card holders. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Student groups call for BU to be declared a ‘sanctuary campus’

Truman Dickerson March 26, 2025
Boston University student organizations call for the University to declare itself as a sanctuary campus.
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.
BU Parents United’s petition to give Georgia Dray an honorary degree. BU Parents United is a Facebook group advocating for Dray, a student who committed suicide in 2022, to receive an honorary degree. SARAH CRUZ/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

‘We are not giving up’: BU Parents United fights for Georgia Dray’s honorary degree

Camille Bugayong October 2, 2024
BU Parents United, a Facebook group for parents of Boston University students, is spearheading an effort to grant an honorary degree to Georgia Dray.
Myles Standish Hall. The residence hall, formerly named after a military leader of the Plymouth Colony from the 1600s who fatally ambushed leaders of the Massachusett Tribe, will be renamed to its address, 610 Beacon Street. XIAOYA SHAO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Myles Standish Hall renamed to 610 Beacon Street

Sydney Topf June 2, 2024
After years of activism on campus, the dormitory Myles Standish Hall will be renamed to its address, 610 Beacon St.
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.
The Boston University Office of the Provost. Departing President Robert Brown will appoint an interim provost over the summer while the search for a permanent replacement for Jean Morrison continues. SOPHIE PARK/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University welcomes new administration leadership

Sydney Topf June 2, 2023
Boston University has new administrative leadership going into the 2023-2024 academic year, following the appointment, retirement and stepping down of top university administrators.
A paper on display outside of the Daily Free Press office on Commonwealth Avenue. The Daily Free Press will relaunch its investigative team in the fall to bring in-depth stories on issues within the BU community. HUI-EN LIN/DFP STAFF

Daily Free Press relaunches newly structured investigative team

Kiera Mcdonald June 2, 2023
Boston University’s independent student-run newspaper launches an investigative unit to uncover issues affecting the BU community.
Analise Bruno | Senior Graphic Artist

BU’s Student Government passed a Survivor’s Bill of Rights. Don’t let the administration ignore it.

Guest Writer May 20, 2023
I want BU to be a place where students can feel safe. I want BU to be a place where the administration cares about its students. And I want BU to be a place where, if anyone is forced to be a survivor, they can feel supported by their school.
David Zaslav

BU commencement speaker sparks controversy

Lindsay Shachnow May 17, 2023
Boston University’s 150th all-university commencement speaker David Zaslav, president and chief executive officer of Warner Bros. Discovery, sparks discussion in the BU community.
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