About the Office

The Office of the Provost supports BU’s intellectual efforts in concert with the deans of the 17 schools and colleges that span the Charles River and Medical Campuses. We provide resources and leadership for the innovative programs, award-winning faculty, and pioneering students that make BU a community unlike any other.

roles & leadership

Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order and BU

On January 29, 2017, BU President Robert A. Brown, University Provost Jean Morrison, and VP & Associate Provost for Global Programs Willis Wang released a joint statement expressing Boston University’s position on U.S. President Donald Trump’s Executive Order regarding the issuance of visas to residents of several countries and making resources available to students, scholars, and faculty directly affected. Read more

Undergraduate Affairs

Providing leadership in academic programs, promoting innovation, and facilitating collaboration to strengthen the undergraduate experience. Read more

Graduate Affairs

Working closely with the Provost and the Deans to articulate an institutional voice and promote continued excellence in graduate education. Read more

Faculty Affairs

Working to ensure that every faculty member has the appropriate rank and title, and a clear path for professional development. Read more

Research

BU researchers are leading the charge in a wide array of fields.

Diversity

Central to the Boston University experience is a student and faculty community reflective of the world around it. Read more

Global

Growing globally through international programs, scholars, and curricula.

Digital Learning & Innovation

Transforming education through new technology and teaching approaches.

Enrollment & Student Life

Boston University is proud to be home to an incredibly active, diverse, intellectually rich student body. Read more