Center for the Humanities

A Meeting Point for the Humanities at BU

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Who We Are

Boston University’s Center for the Humanities (BUCH) supports the work of humanities scholars and students through fellowships, awards, and event funding. Our three initiatives connect humanities scholarship with the public.

Our Impact in 2025–26

51
Faculty projects funded
17
Research fellows supported
$150,000
Student awards funded

Our Initiatives

Fall Lecture in Criticism: Susan Neiman

BUCH is pleased to announce Susan Neiman as the speaker for our fall Lecture in Criticism. The title of her talk is “Refocusing Evil.”

Monday, October 26, 2026
5:00 to 6:30 pm
CDS 1101, 665 Commonwealth Ave., Boston

Community Voices

Religious Studies

Religion, Health, and Medicine: An Authors’ Conversation on Spirituality, Healing, and Medical Decision-Making

Day: Wednesday Nov 4th Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm 213 Bay State Road, HIL 426 (River Room)
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