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From President Melissa Gilliam and Provost Colin Duckett We are delighted to announce the appointment of Geeta K. Swamy, MD, as dean of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. A nationally respected physician-scientist and highly accomplished academic leader, Geeta combines a distinguished record in patient care and research with extensive experience leading […]
Dear Friends, Every fall, Boston University fills up with new energy. New ideas taking shape in classrooms and labs. New people learning the place — including a few thousand still figuring out where their next class actually meets. My time as provost began this past July, a few months ahead of the Class of 2030. […]
From Dr. Colin Duckett, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, Boston University awards Career Development Professorships to several talented early career faculty members emerging as future leaders in their chosen field of study. This year’s awards are made possible through the generosity of BU Trustee Nathaniel Dalton (LAW’91) and his wife Amy G. Dalton […]
From Dr. Colin Duckett, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Earlier this year, a national search was launched to select a permanent University Librarian for Boston University. Following a comprehensive and competitive search process, I am pleased to announce the selection of Kate Donovan as University Librarian, effective December 7, 2026. Donovan comes to BU with […]
Dear Friends, I’m so inspired by the collaborative spirit that defines this community. The more people I meet, the more I appreciate the enthusiasm, expertise, and care that faculty and staff bring to their work each day. In my first few weeks, I've spent much of my time meeting colleagues across the University and learning […]
From Senior Vice President for People, Belonging, and Culture Manuel Cuevas-Trisán and Provost Colin Duckett We are pleased to share that Boston University has finalized a new Non-Discrimination Policy, effective August 1, 2026. This policy replaces the Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy and reflects the University's ongoing commitment to fostering a community in which all individuals […]
From Amie Grills, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs This spring, we announced an internal search to identify a new assistant provost for general education. We sought candidates who would bring intellectual leadership, strategic vision, and collaborative focus to the University-wide undergraduate general education program, the BU Hub. After a rigorous search, I am pleased to announce […]
Dear Friends, After a week of meetings across our campuses, I’m still finding my way around the city, but the morning walk already has me feeling at home here at Boston University. The kindness and generosity of this community have also stayed with me, from my very first visit to my arrival on July 1. […]