An Introduction to the Department of Biostatistics
Dear colleagues, As Department Chair, I am happy to have the opportunity to highlight the work and community of our Department of Biostatistics. Overview and Mission Our department currently has an engaged faculty of roughly 30 members, and our mission is threefold: (1) educating students in rigorous study design and analytic methods; (2) collaborating in […]
An Introduction to the Department of Community Health Sciences
Dear colleagues, How wonderful it is to begin a new academic year and feel the energy of our academic community! I am honored to chair the Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) at Boston University School of Public Health, where we bring together faculty, students, and staff committed to improving community health and advancing health […]
Fall 2026 Headshot Opportunities for Faculty and Staff
The Office of Marketing and Communications will be offering headshots to faculty and staff on Monday, October 19 and Tuesday, October 20. Please sign up in advance with your name and BU email address using this form. The headshot session will provide you with photos via Dropbox from which you may select one to be […]
An Introduction to the Department of Health Law, Policy & Management
Dear Colleagues, Welcome to a quick tour of the Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management (HLPM). With over 30 staff (including 6 administrators), 29 primary faculty, six major areas of focus, multiple labs and centers, 3 MPH certificates, a PhD program, and enough research, teaching, policy work, and public posting to keep everyone’s calendars […]
An Introduction to the Department of Environmental Health
Dear colleagues, The mission of the Department of Environmental Health is to “improve health and reduce inequities associated with environmental and climate stressors through solutions-oriented research, public health professional education, empowering resilient communities, and advocacy.” Our amazing community of faculty, staff, and students help advance that mission. Think. We bring together different disciplines (e.g., exposure […]
How We Communicate as a School
Dear Colleagues, We hope you have found our series of notes about the core functions of our school to be helpful. This message wraps up the series of notes from the Dean’s Cabinet and shares an overview of the school-wide communication channels that we use to keep the community informed of updates, events, and important […]
Welcoming Adriane Ayling as Assistant Dean for Marketing and Communications
Dear SPH Community, I am delighted to share that Adriane Ayling will join the Boston University School of Public Health as our new assistant dean for marketing and communications, effective October 5, 2026. Adriane comes to SPH from BU’s Questrom School of Business, where she currently serves as executive director of marketing and communications. In […]
APHA 2026 – Everything You Need to Know
The American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting will be held in San Antonio, Texas, from November 1-4. We are excited that SPH will be well represented via attendance, an exhibit hall booth, abstracts, and presentations, as well as an Alumni and Friends reception. If you are confirmed to attend or present: Please fill out this form to let us know […]
Resources and Benefits for Faculty and Staff
Dear Colleagues, As we begin another academic year, I want to take a moment to welcome you back and share a reminder of the many resources and services available to support you throughout the year. Boston University offers a comprehensive range of resources to support faculty and staff throughout the year, from emergency assistance and […]
An Introduction to Policy and Practice at SPH
Dear Students, Staff and Faculty, For those of you who are new, Welcome to Boston! I hope everyone had good summers. Two months into the position of Interim Associate Dean for Policy and Practice, I am honored to share a brief overview of the newly envisioned Office of Policy and Practice (OPP) at BUSPH, the […]