Volunteers Needed: 2026 SPH Convocation
Greetings, Convocation is just around the corner, and we need your help to make it a memorable celebration for our graduates! The SPH Convocation will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM at the Track and Tennis Center (100 Ashford St.), followed by a tented reception from 12:00 PM – […]
Promotion Information Session for Faculty 2026
Dear Colleagues, We will hold a Promotion Information Session for faculty on Monday, April 27 from 1 – 2pm via zoom. The panel will include myself, as well as three of our colleagues who were recently promoted (Professors Christopher Louis, Nafisa Halim, and Allegra Gordon). The goal of these sessions, offered each semester, is to […]
Reminder: Grant Writing Workshop Applications due Friday, April 24
Dear Faculty, As a reminder, we are excited to once again be able to offer a grant writing workshop for SPH faculty members interested in developing a new application for external funding. The workshop is designed so that by the end of the 12-session program, each participant will have completed all scientific sections of the […]
Call for Research on Tap Proposals
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to invite faculty to submit proposals for the next phase of the Research on Tap series, organized by the BU Office of Research. In alignment with Boston University’s Convergence Task Force recommendations, the BU Office of Research is introducing a streamlined, proposal-based approach. Individual faculty or small interdisciplinary teams centered […]
Faculty Development Seminars – April 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 April: Department Events: Biostatistics 2026 L. Adrienne Cupples Award Ceremony; Friday, April […]
Observance of Passover
Dear colleagues, The Jewish holiday, Passover, will begin before sundown on Wednesday, April 1st and end after nightfall on Thursday, April 9th. Those observing Passover may miss evening classes during this period in order to observe activities for this holiday. Students are encouraged to reach out to faculty with individual requests/accommodations. It would be helpful […]
Announcement of SPH Task Forces on Practice and Education
Dear Colleagues, As part of our commitment to continuous learning in the evolving public health landscape, I am pleased to announce two SPH Dean’s Task Forces on Practice and Education. These will provide advice to me as we explore how to re-imagine these key aspects of public health and SPH as we innovate and respond […]
SPH Annual Year-End Awards Deadline Extended to March 16
Dear colleagues, As a reminder, we encourage all faculty, staff, and students to submit nominations for our annual SPH awards and honors. We have extended the deadline to Monday, March 16, 2026, and additional information and nomination directions can be found here. We will celebrate our award winners at the school-wide SPH Awards Ceremony on Friday, […]
Faculty Development Seminars – March 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 March: Department Events: Biostatistics Statistical Genetics & Genomics Seminar: Using molecular data […]
Participate in SPH 50 Bingo
BINGO!! Well, not really, but for the Health of All… As we mark 50 Years, One Mission: For the Health of All, we’re inviting the entire BUSPH community, students, faculty, and staff, to participate in an exciting, team-based game that celebrates our shared commitment to public health. This school-wide fundraising and engagement challenge prioritizes broad […]