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BOSTON UNIVERSITY

Boston University event features speakers who cast Israel as 'uniquely malignant'
Boston University School of Law hosted a symposium featuring academics who have been outspoken critics of Israel, p…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Nov 24, 2025
BU disperses pro-Palestine student encampment that tried to turn building into 'base for struggle'
A pro-Palestine encampment outside Boston University’s George Sherman Union was cleared by police Monday after stud…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Sep 22, 2025
PROF. ELLWANGER: Citational justice endures as anti-woke sentiment grows
'Citational justice' is an idea that has flourished over the last five years or so. It asserts that scholars who be…
By Adam  Ellwanger 
Aug 29, 2025
Five Sanctuary Campuses in Boston, Cambridge shield illegal aliens from ICE
Campus Reform investigated university policies and uncovered five Massachusetts universities with sanctuary campus …
By Emily Sturge  
Aug 19, 2025
Massachusetts students may be auto-enrolled in insurance plans that costs thousands
Both public and private universities across Massachusetts require health insurance for students, with many auto-enr…
By Campus Reform 
Aug 14, 2025
Boston University blames federal government for layoffs
At least 120 staff positions will be eliminated due to the layoff.
By Clarise Tujardon '26
Jul 10, 2025
Boston University suspends leftist student group for disruptive activities
Young Democratic Socialists of America members reportedly disrupted university businesses in unauthorized walk-outs…
By Pedro Rodriguez '26
Jul 1, 2025
Boston University hosts ‘Sex in the Dark’ event with self-described ‘Filipina Mermaid Goddess’ as ‘pleasure guide’
One panelist, Cecilia Villero is a self-proclaimed ‘Mermaid goddess’ who believes all are ‘Mer-Made for Pleasure.’
By Claire  Harrington '25
Apr 15, 2025
Boston University SJP put on probation over disruptive conduct, SJP retaliates
The SJP replied to the probation by pasting posters with messages like ‘Don’t care’ and ‘Free Palestine.’
By Pedro Rodriguez '26
Mar 21, 2025
Boston University celebrating ‘Trans Day of Visibility’ by performing tarot card readings
The university’s LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff is organizing the event.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Mar 19, 2025
Boston University to host ‘Pre and Early Modern Trans Studies Symposium’
‘This conference brings together scholars working at the intersections between the fields of trans studies, medieva…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Mar 18, 2025
‘MISSION-CRITICAL’: Law professors band together to write memo calling on schools to disobey Trump anti-DEI executive order
DEI programs ‘cultivate more diverse, equitable, and inclusive institutions,’ according to the memo signers.
By Elad Vaida 
Mar 7, 2025
Boston University declines student-led efforts to divest from Israel
Boston University (BU) recently decided to reject student-led petitions to divest from companies that have connecti…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Mar 4, 2025
Boston University rejects proposals to divest from Israel
‘The endowment is no longer the vehicle for political debate,’ Boston University’s president said.
By Pedro Rodriguez '26
Feb 25, 2025
Boston University employee who called for death of DOGE team now under investigation
Campus Reform reported that a Boston University employee shared a post online identifying six young members of DOGE…
By Emily Sturge  
Feb 19, 2025
Boston University worker appears to call for death of DOGE members
Jared May posted images of DOGE members with the caption: ‘Wanted for Treason, Dead or Alive’.
By Lorenzo Camilli '28
Feb 14, 2025
Boston University closes Ibram X. Kendi's Center for Antiracist Research
Boston University (BU) has announced that Ibram X. Kendi's Center for Antiracist Research will officially close on …
By Jack  Roberts 
Jan 31, 2025
2024: 5 Title VI investigations 
Several universities found themselves accused of violating federal civil rights laws in 2024. Here are five example…
By Natalie Eaton 
Dec 23, 2024
Boston University to offer graduate-level course featuring ‘trans saints’ and ‘genderfluid angels’
The course is called “Medieval Trans Studies.”
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Dec 13, 2024
Boston U halts Ph.D. admissions due to financial concerns of recent graduate student union deal
Boston University appears to have suspended its admissions process for various Ph.D. programs due to large costs of…
By Campus Reform 
Nov 20, 2024
‘Queering Health’ course coming to Boston University
Students will study the “unique” health challenges LGBTQ-identifying people face.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Nov 13, 2024
Boston University to celebrate ‘Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day’
The celebration will occur on Monday, December 9.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Oct 28, 2024
Boston University faces federal investigation over anti-Semitism complaint: EXCLUSIVE
The Department of Education opened an investigation into Boston University over its response to anti-semitism on ca…
By Adam Sabes 
Oct 2, 2024
Ibram Kendi ‘anti-racist’ center at Boston University in freefall
Kendi’s center is reportedly suffering from numerous financial and organizational woes.
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 24, 2024
Boston University welcomes 'leading womanist ethicist' as new professor of theology, black studies
On May 28, Boston University announced the appointment of Emilie Townes as its new Martin Luther King Jr. Professor…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jun 20, 2024
‘USA, USA’: Anti-Israel activists laughed at by patriotic grads for dropping Palestinian banner at BU commencement
An anti-Israel student protester accidentally dropped a pro-Palestinian banner on the ground during BU’s commenceme…
By Michael Duke '26
Jun 14, 2024
Boston University offering segregated graduations for LGBTQ, black, and ‘Latine/x’ students
The LGBTQ ‘Lavender Ceremony’ has previously featured drag shows.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Apr 24, 2024
Students expose widespread anti-Semitism at Boston University
Online posts made by pro-Palestinian activists downplayed Hamas' attacks on Israelis and accused Israel of 'genocid…
By Marya Ruth  Dunning '25
Jan 23, 2024
BU says it found no financial issues with Kendi's 'antiracism' center, but 'culture' investigation still pending
The university still plans to investigate the center's culture and management of grants.
By Marya Ruth  Dunning '25
Nov 13, 2023
Ibram Kendi says it's racist to scrutinize his failed Center for Antiracist Research
'Racist ideas about a corrupt Black leader running a dysfunctional or toxic organization are so ingrained that repo…
By John Rigolizzo 
Oct 30, 2023
Disgraced Olympian likens athlete contracts to 'slave chains' in Ibram Kendi's ESPN series premiere
On Sept. 20, Boston University Professor Ibram X. Kendi debuted a new ESPN+ series, Skin in the Game, which 'challe…
By Mason  Scioneaux '25
Oct 6, 2023
Boston University launches inquiry into Ibram Kendi’s Center for Antiracism Research after complaints, layoffs
However, complaints from employees shed light on organizational dysfunction and mismanagement.
By Spencer Dalke  
Oct 5, 2023
WATCH: Prof Giordano says government 'enlisted academia' to 'combat disinformation'
Appearing on Fox Business, Campus Reform Higher Education Fellow Nicholas Giordano explains the government's and ac…
By Campus Reform 
Sep 5, 2023
WATCH: GIORDANO: ‘Disinformation expert’ at Boston U reflects higher ed trend to censor conservatives
'Unfortunately, though, it’s a broader problem in academia as this semester kicks off,' Giordano said.
By Spencer Dalke  
Aug 31, 2023
Ex-Harvard 'misinformation and disinformation' expert takes job at Boston U
During the Target boycotts in May, Joan Donovan tweeted, 'Target can’t even sell LIVE LAUGH LESBIAN shirts for fea…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Aug 28, 2023
AOC's alma mater trains faculty to 'unlearn' notions about racism, gender
Session topics included 'Inclusive Learning Spaces,' 'Implicit Bias and Microaggressions,' and 'Neurodiversity.'
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jun 3, 2023
Women's History Month book list includes Chelsea Clinton picture book, omits conservative icons
Also among the recommended selections is a story about an Orthodox rabbi who became transgender.
By Robert Schmad  '23
Mar 9, 2023
Boston University's 'Condom Fairy' celebrates 10 years
The Condom Fairy program delivers 'free condoms (both internal and external), lube, [and] dental dams.'
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
Feb 7, 2023
COVID learning loss will decrease students' lifetime earnings, Stanford economist argues
A study by a Stanford economist estimates ‘that the average student during the pandemic will have 5.6 percent lower…
By Shelby Kearns 
Dec 29, 2022
Leftist professors react to SCOTUS affirmative action case
On Oct. 31 the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case addressing whether Harvard’s affirmative action policies con…
By Georgia  Lucas '23
Nov 13, 2022
REPORT: Universities compounded the student mental health crisis during the pandemic
A new report from Boston University researchers found that nearly 60% of college students qualify for at least one …
By Alexa Schwerha 
Aug 29, 2022
Boston University students can change their names, pronouns in school records
Boston University is now allowing students to modify their names and pronouns in the school system.
By Jasmine  James  '23
Aug 23, 2022
This is how professors have reacted to the Dobbs decision
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe is being confronted by professors at the nation’s major universities.
By Emily Fowler  '24
Jul 14, 2022
Most universities issue pro-abortion statements
A Campus Reform analysis of 40 college statements found that 62% of the announcements publicly supported Roe v. Wad…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Jul 11, 2022
University's 'Out List' connects students to queer teachers
The Out List identifies LGBTQ faculty and staff to make 'visible the vibrant LGBTQIA+ community that resides at BU.…
By Melissa Da Gama  '23
Jun 30, 2022
University blames inflation for largest tuition increase in 14 years
Boston University announced the cost of tuition would increase 4.25% for the upcoming academic year.
By Leana Dippie  '23 and Mckenna Dallmeyer  
May 24, 2022
Michael Knowles does not count as free speech, students argue
Boston University's student government passed a resolution condemning the Daily Wire host's recent speech at the sc…
By Jesse Hughes  '24
May 20, 2022
UPDATED: Here are even more colleges inviting liberal commencement speakers
This spring, graduating college students across the country will hear commencement speeches from liberal politician…
By Peter Cordi 
Apr 29, 2022
The Constitution 'serves white supremacy,' pro-reparations law professor argues
Brandon Hasbrouck, who is an assistant professor of law at Washington and Lee University, uses Thomas Jefferson's s…
By Emily Fowler  '24
Mar 21, 2022
What is the Glossary for Cultural Transformation? Read about it here.
Boston University's Glossary for Culture Transformation is a campus-wide language guide that outlines 'terms that a…
By Gianfranco Bravo 
Mar 5, 2022