BU is ushering in a new era of innovation and discovery with the launch of an academic unit that connects faculty and researchers of all disciplines around applications of data science.
Boston University faculty frequently receive national and international recognition for their outstanding contributions to their fields. Join us in celebrating the teachers, scholars, and researchers who garnered significant honors over the last year.
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to share news that Christine McGuire, who has served as vice president and associate provost for enrollment and student administration (ENSA) since 2016, has announced plans to step down from her role in January to take on a new position as associate dean […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer November 14, 2024 Dear Graduate Students, Faculty, and Staff, As you know, on October 16, the Boston University Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU, SEIU 509) ratified their first contract. The ratification allows us to enter a new chapter in graduate education at Boston University, and I […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin the process of selecting the next dean of the College of Engineering, the first step is to constitute the search advisory committee. The BU Faculty Handbook specifies that: “the advisory committee shall consist of three faculty members elected by the faculty of […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As we begin the process of selecting the next dean of the School of Public Health, the first step is to constitute the search advisory committee. The BU Faculty Handbook specifies that: “the advisory committee shall consist of three faculty members elected by the faculty […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past summer, I announced the search for the next associate provost for graduate affairs at Boston University. With so many high-level priorities on the horizon (from enrollment and the environments we create for PhD students to implementation of a new union contract for our […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Derek Howe, Senior Vice President for Operations As noted in our communication of October 17, Boston University is requiring all faculty and staff to complete updated sexual misconduct, harassment, and discrimination prevention training. This training is one of many important efforts BU is undertaking […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer You are cordially invited to the 2024 University Lecture: Why Not Better and Cheaper? Healthcare and Innovation James Rebitzer Peter and Deborah Wexler Professor of Management Questrom School of Business Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:30 pm Tsai Performance Center 685 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massachusetts […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of discrimination and harassment through prevention efforts, vigorous enforcement of our nondiscrimination policies, and providing resources for our community members. I am writing to share an important update about our ongoing work in […]