Boston University brings together under one roof excellence in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. This cross-pollination of intellectual inquiry, scientific discovery, and creative exploration is an essential environment for innovative problem-solving and real-world impact. — President Gilliam
September 4, 2025 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Welcome to campus. I hope that you have found time to rest and restore yourselves. This summer, our campus has been abuzz with classes and preparations for this academic year. Please join me in welcoming our newcomers. The Class of 2029—some 3,400 people from across […]
Welcome, Class of 2029! Today you officially become members of Boston University. This institution will challenge you in new ways, introduce you to new people and ideas, and further your understanding of what it means to be a citizen of our complex world. Welcome to this community, this family, this home. I have […]
Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, In the spring, we announced that we would need to make budget cuts throughout the University due to the hard reality that, like many of our peer institutions across the country, we continue to face financial headwinds. At that time, we took the preliminary step of pausing […]
Dear Colleagues, We write to share an important leadership update regarding the Boston University Medical Campus. Last spring, Karen Antman announced her intention to step down as provost of the Medical Campus and dean of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. As the search for her permanent successor continues, Hee-Young Park will assume the […]
Dear Faculty and Staff, As the academic year closes, I am writing to update you on changes within the Office of the President and to share news about a departure. At the end of June, Amanda Bailey, Vice President for Human Resources, will be leaving to pursue another career opportunity. I am grateful to Amanda […]
The Commencement ceremony celebrates the achievements of each of our students, but it means much more. Commencement celebrates the accomplishments of a great academic community, a community where you have studied and worked together, in classrooms, laboratories, and studios... Where you have listened to one another, challenged your beliefs, and allowed yourself to grow... And […]
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 community has access to concrete information and expert guidance, we are launching BU […]
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 themselves with University efforts to support those who have come to Boston University […]