Leadership at the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim This past year, as you may recall, we launched a national search for the next dean of the Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, as Dean David Chard prepares to step down from his leadership role at the end of June. We […]
Summer Update on BU Graduate Worker Negotiations
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim June 6, 2024 Dear Faculty Colleagues and Graduate Students, With commencement behind us and Summer Term underway, we are continuing to diligently work to reach a contract with our graduate student workers (BUGWU). Our team has met with the BUGWU negotiators three times […]
A Letter to the BU Community on Graduate Union Strike Negotiations
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim May 14, 2024 Dear Members of the BU Community, I am writing to share an update on our bargaining with the BU Graduate Workers Union (BUGWU). Today was the 25th bargaining session between the parties. For updates and summaries of past sessions, you […]
Celebrating BU’s Award-Winning Faculty; Recipients of the 2024 Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology and the University Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim and Dr. Gloria Waters, Vice President and Associate Provost for Research Each spring, we have the pleasure of honoring BU faculty whose work has been recognized through an impressive roster of national and international distinctions, as well as announcing the recipients of two […]
Dr. Sandro Galea to Step Down as Dean of the School of Public Health; Will Join Washington University in St. Louis as Inaugural Dean of Public Health
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Karen Antman, Medical Campus Provost and Dean, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Dr. Sandro Galea, who has served with distinction as dean of the Boston University School of Public Health (SPH) since 2015 and as Robert A. Knox Professor, has announced he […]
All-University Commencement
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim The All-University Commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 19 at Nickerson Field is just about two weeks away. If you plan to march in the academic procession at Commencement, I ask that you please submit the RSVP form. You should have received specific information […]
Update to the BU Community on Strike Activity and Bargaining
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim April 29, 2024 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, We are now five weeks into the BU graduate student union (BUGWU) strike. I write to share some updates on the strike activity and bargaining. First, I want to acknowledge and address the […]
Updated Procedures on Handling of Student Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination Cases
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim Boston University is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all community members. As part of that commitment, the Office of the Provost reviewed how the Sexual Misconduct Policy and Equal Opportunity Policy are administered at the University to identify potential […]
Promotions to Full Professor on the Charles River Campus
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Freeman and I are delighted to announce the promotion of 22 members of our Charles River Campus faculty to the rank of full professor at Boston University. Great faculty make great universities, translating important ideas and research discoveries into practical solutions that improve our […]
End-of-Semester Guidance
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim As we approach the end of the spring semester, I want to take a moment to acknowledge your hard work under exceptionally challenging circumstances and thank you for your commitment to all our students. While we continue to bargain with our graduate student […]