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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. […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am writing today to share that Arun Upneja, dean of the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA), has informed me of his decision to step down from his role on July 31 and to return to faculty following a one-year sabbatical. Since his appointment in […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost & Chief Academic Officer President Gilliam and I are pleased to announce the promotion of 38 faculty members on the Charles River Campus: 10 to the rank of associate professor with tenure; four to associate professor, non-tenure track; and 24 to full professor. At the heart of great universities […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held three meetings during the spring 2026 semester on March 24, April 21, and May 12. At these meetings, the council voted to approve revisions and proposals related to the following policies, also available on the University Council website (Kerberos log-in […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As Dean Harvey Young prepares to conclude his service as dean of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) while continuing in his role as Vice President for the Arts, I am pleased to share that Lynne Allen, professor of art and chair of Print Media & Photography, […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost & Chief Academic Officer Each spring, we have the pleasure of announcing the recipients of two of our most prestigious University-wide teaching awards: the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology and the Boston University Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award. These awards give […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As College of General Studies Dean Natalie McKnight prepares to step down from her leadership role at the end of June, I am pleased to share that we have determined the composition of the search advisory committee and appointed Lynn O’Brien Hallstein, assistant provost for general education and professor of rhetoric […]