Leadership Transition at the Medical Campus
Dear Colleagues, We write to share an important leadership update regarding the Boston University Medical Campus. Last spring, Karen Antman announced her intention to step down as provost of the Medical Campus and dean of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. As the search for her permanent successor continues, Hee-Young Park will assume the […]
Upcoming University Administration Changes
Dear Faculty and Staff, As the academic year closes, I am writing to update you on changes within the Office of the President and to share news about a departure. At the end of June, Amanda Bailey, Vice President for Human Resources, will be leaving to pursue another career opportunity. I am grateful to Amanda […]
Launching BU Support Pathways
April 25, 2025 Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, I am writing regarding resources for members of our community who are concerned about their safety, security, and privacy due to shifting federal immigration and/or visa policies. In our ongoing commitment to ensure our community has access to concrete information and expert guidance, we are launching BU […]
Important Resources for Our Community
April 8, 2025 Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Yesterday, BU Today published an article detailing resources that are available to members of our community who are immigrants, international, or are otherwise feeling vulnerable. I encourage everyone to read the article and familiarize themselves with University efforts to support those who have come to Boston University […]
Steps to Support BU’s Financial Health
March 26, 2025 Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, Over the past few months, we have communicated with you about the University’s budget. As we move through the budget process, we want to be transparent about our findings and the steps we will take to address our short- and long-term financial health. Overall, […]
Senior Leadership Team Announcement
Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to announce the appointments of Kamrhan Farwell as senior vice president for university relations and Michele Schiele as senior vice president for advancement. Kamrhan joins Boston University from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she served as vice chancellor of communications. […]
Supporting Our Mission
Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, As many students return from spring break, I am writing to address several issues currently affecting our University and other institutions throughout the nation. Budget Pressures Earlier this semester, I announced that we would slow spending in response to our budgetary challenges. A confluence of factors and […]
Launching the Task Force on Convergent Research and Education
March 6, 2025 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, We are pleased to announce the launch of the Boston University Task Force on Convergent Research and Education. This initiative will build upon our University’s strong foundation in impactful and collaborative work across disciplines. Convergent research integrates diverse fields—from, and not limited to, the sciences, […]
Update on Financial Outlook
Dear Colleagues, I am writing today to provide an update on our financial outlook and share the steps we are taking to ensure Boston University continues to thrive. Despite an overall positive financial position, as we look to the future it is essential that we slow spending and focus our resources on our highest priorities. […]
In Support of Research
February 11, 2025 Dear Members of the Boston University Community: As you may have seen in the news, last Friday the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced a new policy that would cut research funding for facilities and administration costs. As researchers ourselves, we share your concerns about this announcement from the NIH and its […]