Faculty Development Seminars – November 2026
Dear colleagues, Faculty at SPH have access to a wide variety of opportunities for faculty development. The portfolio of programs and resources, which are described in the Faculty Handbook, includes our Faculty Development Seminar Series (FDSS). Here we highlight the events offered in November: Department Events: From Cognitive Concerns to Dementia Risk: AI-Driven Analysis of […]
Faculty and Staff Invited to Join Discussion on Social Impact and Societal Responsibilities of Universities
Dear Colleagues, Universities and schools have long been recognized for producing knowledge, educating students, and advancing science. Yet universities have responsibilities that extend beyond academic publications, student outcomes, and institutional rankings. Universities are also important societal institutions that can shape public policy, strengthen communities, address inequalities, and contribute to the public good. As societal challenges […]
BU Posting Policy Working Group Seeks Input
The Boston University Posting Policy Working Group is actively seeking input from students, faculty, and staff on how the University should handle flags and signs posted on campus. The 10-person group—which represents a broad diversity of viewpoints, experiences, and disciplines at BU—began meeting this fall to eventually deliver recommendations to President Melissa Gilliam and Provost […]
New Maternal and Child Health Center Launched
Dear SPH Community, I am delighted to announce that the School has approved the establishment of the BUSPH Maternal and Child Health Center, a new school-wide center that will bring together our research, education, and practice in maternal and child health. The Center launches on November 1, 2026, and will be co-directed by Trish Elliott […]
October School Assembly Notes Available
Thank you to all who attended the October School Assembly. The notes from the October School Assembly are posted online. The agendas and notes from all previous School Assemblies can be found here.
An Introduction to the Epidemiology Department
Dear colleagues, In the last of this series of department introductions in SPH Today, I am pleased to introduce the Department of Epidemiology. You’ll find our faculty, staff, and many of our students buzzing about in Talbot East (3rd, 4th, and 5th floors, with a small outpost on the 1st floor). You may also find […]
Promotion Information Session for Faculty
Dear Colleagues, We will hold a Promotion Information Session for faculty on Monday November 2 from 1-2 pm via Zoom. The panel will include myself, as well as three of our colleagues who were recently promoted (Professors Jennifer Beard, Amelia Wesselink and Patricia Fabian). The goal of these sessions, offered each semester, is to clarify […]
Boston Public Health Commission Grand Rounds
Dear Students, Faculty and Staff, Last month the Boston Public Health Commission announced a partnership with 30+ academic institutions to advance workforce development, research and health equity. BUSPH is pleased to be part of this coalition known as Boston SPHERE (Strengthening Public Health-Academic Partnerships in Education, Research, and Equity). One of the first activities of […]
2026 Annual Performance Review Process
Dear Colleagues, Boston University has launched the 2026 Annual Performance Review process for non-represented staff hired before September 30, 2026. This year’s review period covers performance from January through November 2026. The University’s deadline for completed reviews is November 13; however, BUSPH will use Monday, November 9 as its internal deadline to allow […]
Faculty Development Seminars – October 2026
From Mike McClean, Senior Associate Dean for Research, Faculty, and Strategic Initiatives Dear colleagues, Faculty at SPH have access to a wide variety of opportunities for faculty development. The portfolio of programs and resources, which are described in the Faculty Handbook, includes our Faculty Development Seminar Series (FDSS). Here we highlight the events offered in […]