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Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning

The Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning is fostering a culture of collaboration at Boston University through the promotion of innovative pedagogy, teaching as scholarly practice, and learning experiences that are engaging, inclusive, and accessible.

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Major Initiatives and Programs

Updates from the Provost

Administration

Dr. Harvey Young to Step Down as Dean of the College of Fine Arts; Will Continue as Interim Vice President for the Arts

February 5th, 2026

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write today to share the news that Dr. Harvey Young, who has served as dean of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) with distinction since January 2018, has announced his intention to step down from his role and return to the faculty following a brief, planned sabbatical. Known for his transparent, accessible, and consistent leadership, […]

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Questrom Dean Susan Fournier to Step Down at End of Academic Year

January 23rd, 2026

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write today to share that Susan Fournier, who has guided the Questrom School of Business as its dean since 2018, has decided to step down from her role as of June 30, 2026, and retire from the University at the end of the calendar […]

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Actions Taken by the University Council During the Fall 2025 Semester

December 19th, 2025

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held three meetings during the fall 2025 semester on September 16, November 18, and December 9. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following degree and certificate programs: Master of Science in AI for Enterprise IT (CDS)* Master of […]

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Promotions of Lecturers and Faculty with Modified Titles on the Charles River Campus

November 10th, 2025

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, we have the pleasure of recognizing the promotions of talented faculty on the Charles River Campus to the ranks of full and associate professor, as we did in June. Other faculty colleagues, equally important to our teaching and research mission, have their promotions […]

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Appointment of John Byers as Executive Director of AIDA

October 30th, 2025

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I’m very pleased to announce that Professor John Byers has been appointed as the executive director of Boston University’s Artificial Intelligence Development Accelerator for Academic and Administrative Excellence (AIDA) and AI advisor to the provost, effective November 1. Byers is a professor of computer science […]

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Professor Natalie McKnight to Step Down as Dean of the College of General Studies

October 24th, 2025

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dean Natalie McKnight, who has led the Boston University College of General Studies (CGS) with distinction since 2013, has announced that she plans to step down from her leadership role at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic year and return to the faculty. A nationally […]

Announcements

Expanding Support for Our Faculty

October 8th, 2025

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As part of our University-wide commitment to recruit, support, and promote world-class faculty, I am delighted to share several important developments that strengthen the resources available to you and expand the ways we work together to advance our teaching, research, and scholarship. Boston University Faculty […]

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2025-2026 Career Development Professorship Awardees

October 7th, 2025

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University 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 Gottlieb […]

Upcoming Events

Lectures Global

War and Peace: The Results of Four Years of War

Day: Monday Feb 23rd Time: 10:00am - 11:30am

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VIM-ITP Trainee Seminars: Kevin Kenney & Emily LaVerriere

Day: Monday Feb 23rd Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm X222

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FDD Seminar: Leveraging social media to enhance your academic network and impact (Shoumita Dasgupta, Ph. D.)

Day: Monday Feb 23rd Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm Zoom

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Social Events Food & Beverage Global Health & Wellbeing LGBTQIA+

Stress ReLeaf: Working with Tea for Calm and Focus

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Mindfulness Meditation

Day: Monday Feb 23rd Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm 881 Commonwealth Avenue

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Can China’s New Venture Capitalists Solve the Local Government Debt Problem?

Day: Monday Feb 23rd Time: 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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Arts Concerts Featured Events Global Health & Wellbeing Diversity & Inclusion

Breath, Rhythm & Music for Your Wellbeing

Day: Monday Feb 23rd Time: 5:15pm - 6:15pm

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Chamber Music Competition

Day: Monday Feb 23rd Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm CFA Concert Hall

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Office of the Provost

The Office of the Provost supports BU’s intellectual efforts in concert with the deans of the 17 schools and colleges, and the Faculty of Computing & Data Sciences, that span the Charles River, Medical, and Fenway Campuses

Offices

Institute for Excellence in Teaching & Learning

Major Initiatives and Programs

Updates from the Provost

Dr. Harvey Young to Step Down as Dean of the College of Fine Arts; Will Continue as Interim Vice President for the Arts

Questrom Dean Susan Fournier to Step Down at End of Academic Year

Actions Taken by the University Council During the Fall 2025 Semester

Promotions of Lecturers and Faculty with Modified Titles on the Charles River Campus

Appointment of John Byers as Executive Director of AIDA

Professor Natalie McKnight to Step Down as Dean of the College of General Studies

Expanding Support for Our Faculty

2025-2026 Career Development Professorship Awardees

Upcoming Events

War and Peace: The Results of Four Years of War

VIM-ITP Trainee Seminars: Kevin Kenney & Emily LaVerriere

FDD Seminar: Leveraging social media to enhance your academic network and impact (Shoumita Dasgupta, Ph. D.)

Stress ReLeaf: Working with Tea for Calm and Focus

Mindfulness Meditation

Can China’s New Venture Capitalists Solve the Local Government Debt Problem?

Breath, Rhythm & Music for Your Wellbeing

Chamber Music Competition