The president of Boston University has apologized after pride flags were removed from office windows over spring break.

“Our university and our policies exist within a larger social context — one that is dynamic and complex,” Melissa Gilliam, president of Boston University, wrote in a message Monday sent to students, faculty and staff. 

“In the public conversation about Boston University’s time, place, and manner policies, that spotlight has fallen disproportionately on our LGBTQIA+ community, and I have heard how difficult and painful that has been. I am deeply sorry.”

BU’s Publications & Publicity Policy states that putting up “signs, posters, and fliers is permitted only on authorized bulletin boards. Materials may not be placed on walls, doors, windows, or trees, and may not be attached with permanent adhesives.”

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The student newspaper, The Daily Free Press, reported that the “policy’s enforcement has led to the recent removal of pride flags and political messages from office windows — drawing scrutiny and prompting protest from faculty, students and advocacy organizations.”

BU Today, Boston University’s daily website, posted an editor’s note to a March 24 article about university signage saying that, on Monday, Gilliam announced Boston University would temporarily stop removing outward-facing signs.

The Boston Globe reported that Keith Vincent, a professor in the women’s gender and sexuality studies department, which had a pride flag removed from its office window over spring break, is thankful for the message.

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“It’s about as good as we could’ve hoped for,” Vincent said of Gilliam’s message. “That [Gilliam] sent such a resounding, unambiguous message to the students is really, really important and appreciated.”

In her message, Gilliam reaffirmed the school’s commitment to LGBTQIA+ students, faculty and staff.

“Issues of speech can be complicated, but our institutional values are not. Let me be unequivocal: LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, and staff are an essential part of Boston University,” Gilliam said.

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“You belong here and are needed here,” she added. “You are valued and have our support. We remain committed to ensuring all members of this University feel welcome, feel respected, and can thrive.”

Fox News Digital reached out to Gilliam and Vincent for comment. 

America’s favorite burger chain isn’t bowing to delivery trends and app-based ordering preferences any time soon.

In-N-Out Burger’s chief executive officer recently said the California-based fast-food restaurant chain does not intend to offer online ordering or delivery.

The restaurants, which are mostly located on the West Coast and in the Southwest, are best known for their fresh, made-to-order burgers, upbeat employees and Bible verses printed on the packaging — a formula that’s helped build a loyal fan base.

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In-N-Out CEO Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson made the remarks while speaking at Pepperdine University on March 31 when the moderator asked if the fast-food chain would introduce things like mobile order pickup and app ordering.

“We have, for sure, had that put in front of us — and the answer is no,” Snyder-Ellingson said.

“The main reason is part of what makes In-N-Out and the experience so special — [it’s] the interaction and the customer service that we’re able to give, the smile, the greeting, just that warmth and feeling, that culture.”

The CEO added, “And so, the mobile ordering will definitely take a piece of that away and there’s also the freshness factor.”

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Snyder-Ellingson, 43, also said she doesn’t see In-N-Out “being on the East Coast in my lifetime.

“We won’t compromise on quality just to expand,” she said.

In-N-Out’s branding is “intentional and central to its strategy,” said Amore Philip, a public relations strategist based in New York.

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Philip told Fox News Digital that In-N-Out’s in-person experience, atmosphere and fresh food are all qualities that delivery services might compromise. (She is not affiliated with the brand.)

“Brands with strong followings do not need to be available everywhere. they create destinations,” she said. “In-N-Out has fostered loyalty through scarcity and consistency, achieving more than most brands that rely on widespread convenience.”

Philip added, “This approach is not nostalgia, but deliberate positioning.”

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There’s something “psychologically powerful” about the In-N-Out ordering experience, said Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist based in New York City.

Alpert told Fox News Digital the chain’s consistency “builds loyalty over time.”

“There’s also something to the fact that not everything should be instantly available,” he noted. “When people have to seek something out, it can feel more special and more tied to habit, ritual and even identity.”

Alpert said it’s about more than just people ordering lunch.

“For a lot of customers, going to In-N-Out is part of the experience people have come to associate with the brand,” he said.

Fox News Digital reached out to In-N-Out for comment.

Danny Pintauro is getting brutally honest about life after child stardom.

The former “Who’s the Boss?” star, now 50, shared what his life is like after fame as he posted a selfie from his latest side hustle — delivering packages.

In a candid Instagram post, Pintauro shared a photo of himself sitting behind the wheel with a car full of deliveries.

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“Working hard while ‘not working.’ The entertainment business has been soooo slow, so I’ve been doing what a lot of people do — figuring it out, showing up, and taking the work that’s there while I keep building the work I really want. 38 packages today! There’s no shame in staying in motion,” Pintauro captioned the post.

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Pintauro shot to fame on “Who’s the Boss?”, starring opposite Tony Danza, Judith Light and Alyssa Milano. As Jonathan Bower, he became a fan favorite during the show’s eight-season run from 1984 to 1992.

His candid post comes after a frightening health scare that nearly turned deadly.

In December 2024, Pintauro revealed he was rushed to the hospital following a Thanksgiving scooter accident.

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Sharing a video slideshow on Instagram, the actor detailed how a bike lane he was riding in was “suddenly blocked with cones,” leading to a serious crash.

His husband, Wil Tabares, drove him to the hospital, where doctors discovered the accident had caused a tear in his stomach lining — a life-threatening injury.

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According to Pintauro, the damage triggered “an infection in my bloodstream,” while “air and stomach acid, etc, were escaping into my abdomen.”

Calling it “the most excruciating pain I’ve ever felt in my whole life,” he revealed the diagnosis led to “emergency surgery last night to repair the tear.”

“If I had waited any longer, I could have died,” Pintauro shared at the time, adding that listening to his body ultimately saved his life. He said it “was the one who told me something was absolutely wrong.”

Since his early success, Pintauro has largely stepped away from the Hollywood spotlight, relocating from California and pursuing a different path while still taking on occasional acting roles, including appearances in projects like “The Quarantine Bunch” and “A Country Christmas Harmony.”