From the President’s Desk
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
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... More
Welcome Back and Thoughts on the Spring Semester
January 29, 2025 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Welcome back to campus. I hope that your intersession was restful and restorative and that you were able to spend joyful moments with loved ones. I am looking forward to a productive, More
Honorary Degree Recipient Nominations
December 10, 2024 Dear Faculty Colleagues, I am writing to invite you to nominate distinguished individuals who are deserving of recognition as honorary degree recipients. Boston University was founded to be an institution of intellectual rigor representing the highest ideals of higher... More