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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Informational handouts and forms from Boston University’s International Students and Scholars office. Multiple student organizations at Boston University are calling for BU to declare itself a sanctuary campus in light of the Trump administration’s stricter immigration policies.

International students’ status remain uncertain amidst Trump administration efforts, calls for sanctuary campus continue

By Elizabeth Mehler May 2, 2025
International student status at universities nationwide remain uncertain, amidst increasing federal oversight on immigration.
Boston University International Students and Scholars Office. Multiple Boston University students have had their visas terminated. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Number of BU students confirmed to have visas revoked

By Camille Bugayong April 8, 2025
Boston University confirmed a number of student visas have been terminated, adding to the number of international students across Boston and nationwide whose visas were revoked.
A report published Wednesday found that there was a 14.18 percent increase in international students since January 2014. GRAPHIC BY SAMANTHA GROSS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

14.18 percent national increase in international students, report finds

By Christy Osler April 1, 2015

There has been a 14.18 percent increase in international students enrolled at U.S. schools compared to numbers from January 2014, according to a March 25 report from the U.S. Immigration and Customs...

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