Get to Know the New Boss of Boston’s Boch Center
This October, Casey Soward (MET’09) took the reins as president and CEO of the Boch Center, the nonprofit group responsible for some of Boston’s most storied performance centers. More
Why We Have the Industrial Revolution to Thank for the Modern Lunch
Consider the sandwich. An efficient delivery vehicle for proteins, carbs, and whatever else you choose, it is the go-to midday meal for many, particularly in the work force. But how, and when, did it come to be popularized? More
MET Faculty Recognized for Research’s Significant Contributions to BU-wide Innovation
The research of three MET faculty was featured in BU’s Shipley Center Historical Impact Report, a 10-year retrospective on digital learning initiatives across the University. More
MET Cybersecurity Program Earns Department of Justice Research Grant to Develop Internet of Things Investigation Training Courses
The US Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded the Boston University Metropolitan College Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity (CIC) program a grant of $440,000, dedicated to producing a new, three-tiered training program to support the development of innovative, practical training methodologies for investigations involving Internet of Things... More
MET CPUA Alum Wins Outstanding Paper Award
Congratulations to Master of Urban Affairs graduate Jinwon Jeon (MET’23), who won the Journal of Property, Planning and Environmental Law’s 2024 Literati Award for Outstanding Paper for his paper “Methodology and framework of comparative urban planning law.” More
MET Alums Curate High-Profile, BU-Centric Art Exhibit in Italy
Learn how a pair of MET alums helped bring Boston University to the world’s oldest celebrations of arts and architecture. More
MET Student’s Hurricane Aid Work Complements Recovery Research
When Metropolitan College undergraduate student Allie Baptiste enlisted as a volunteer with the American Red Cross last month, to be of aid in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton, she was doing more than just a social service—she was getting real-world experience to aid a MET research endeavor. More
MET’s Faculty Angle: Hurricane Season through the Eyes of a Risk Manager
We can’t stop a hurricane, but we can plan for it. Check out this new video from MET’s new series, The Faculty Angle, that features lecturer Mark Carroll discussing Hurricane Milton and risk management—a field you can study at BU MET. More
5th Annual White Hat Conference Attacks Developing Cyber Risks Posed by Robotics and AI
What’s your best defense against a “Black Hat” hacker? A “White Hat” dedicated cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity. This year’s White Hat Conference, sponsored by MET’s Criminal Justice programs, was held June 26–28 in Panykyo, South Korea—a renowned technology hub. Read on to learn all about the proceedings. More
Newsweek Recognizes BU’s Online Programs as Among the Nation’s Best
In a survey by Newsweek magazine and global data firm Statista, Boston University’s online programs were ranked #4 among America’s Top Online Colleges for 2023. More
Dean’s Advisory Board Chair Takes Top Position at Scroobious
Entrepreneur and philanthropist Ralph H Groce III (CGS, Questrom, MET), a proud Boston University alum and chair of BU MET’s Dean’s Advisory Board, has been named president and COO of Scroobious. Founded by BU Questrom School of Business alum Allison Byers (Questrom’08), the virtual platform is dedicated to diversifying the startup ecosystem. Groce, who... More
BU MET’s Actuarial Science Master’s Degree Earns Bronze Award
The Casualty Actuarial Society, the world’s only actuarial organization focused exclusively on property and casualty risks, has bestowed its Bronze Award to BU MET’s Actuarial Science graduate programs. More
Food Studies Faculty Highlight Importance of Breakfast on ‘Chronicle’
Megan Elias, BU MET’s director of Food Studies and a renowned food historian, recently joined WCVB’s Chronicle news magazine to discuss an indispensable topic: breakfast. More
In a First, BU MET Supply Chain Management Programs Rated in Top 25 by Gartner
For the first time ever, BU MET’s Supply Chain Management programs have been deemed top-25 in the country, according to the latest rankings by industry research firm Gartner. More
City Planning & Urban Affairs Director Yeşim Sungu-Eryilmaz Wins Award for Article on State Control of Cannabis Industry
Congratulations to BU MET City Planning & Urban Affairs Director Yeşim Sungu-Eryilmaz, whose article, “Understanding Local Control in the Wake of State Adult-Use Cannabis Liberalization: A Content Analysis of State Statutes,” won Public Administration Quarterly’s 2023 Best Article Award. More