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The Daily Free Press

The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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BU is suffering from ‘unsustainable’ budget practices, University officials say

BU Chief Financial Officer Nicole Tirella said though the University was not in a “structural deficit” like other universities, BU’s finances were currently on an “unsustainable path.” “We are on a concerning trajectory where our margins are declining,” Tirella said.
A letter from the Office of the President announcing a new task force on convergent research and education. The task force, which is co-chaired by Kenneth Lutchen and Darrell Kotton, held its first meeting March 17. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU launches new task force on convergent research and education

By Olivia Ruzic March 19, 2025
Boston University President Melissa Gilliam announces new University task force focusing on interdisciplinary study and research
One Silber Way. Boston University plans to slow the rate of spending and implement new fiscal controls in 2025, raising concern from students and faculty that BU administration is preparing for possible federal funding cuts. ANH HUYNH/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BU aims to slow spending amid crackdown on federal funding, grant-funded research

By Elizabeth Mehler March 2, 2025
Boston University faculty and staff received two letters about changes due to recent executive orders.
Boston University’s International Students and Scholars Office, which assists students with securing immigration classification. Boston University organizations and clubs plan to help protect students from President Trump’s mass deportation efforts amid ICE sightings on BU’s campus. SIENA GLEASON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Campus organizations arrange efforts to educate, protect students amidst Trump executive orders

By Veronica Hernandez February 4, 2025
Boston University students express concern over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts after he signed an executive order Jan. 20 allowing federal immigration agents to enter “sanctuary” spaces, including schools.
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

By 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.
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