Letters & Writings
Letter from President Brown
May 12, 2015 To the Boston University Community: Many members of our community are aware of comments made on social media by Dr. Saida Grundy, who on July 1st will become an assistant professor in the... More
A Patent-Troll Bill with Bad College Grades
The proposed Innovation Act is too broad and could make university research much riskier. THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, COLUMN BY ROBERT A. BROWN AND JAMES P. CLEMENTS | APRIL 15, 2015 Universities conduct the majority of this... More
State of the University, Spring 2015
February 27, 2015 Dear Colleagues I hope your spring semester is off to a very good start, even with all the disruption caused by the snow. Although our facilities team has done a wonderful job clearing... More
Boston University Employee Benefits Task Force
February 17, 2015 Dear Colleagues Last April I wrote to inform our community about an important initiative to review Boston University’s employee benefits programs. This initiative is part of our ongoing effort to manage BU’s benefit... More
Weather Message from President Brown
February 9, 2015 To All Members of the Boston University Community: As you know, we have endured unprecedented snowfall at Boston University in the last three weeks. Because of our concern for the safety of faculty, More
Testimony to the Committee on Education of the Boston City Council
December 19, 2014 I am pleased to present testimony to your Committee on diversity in higher education, specifically as it pertains to Boston University and its relationship with the City of Boston. I want to begin... More
State of the University, Fall 2014
October 9, 2014 Dear Colleagues, I hope your fall semester is off to a marvelous start. My annual fall letter is an opportunity for me to update you on the University and to give you a... More
New Structure for University Council
September 29, 2014 I am pleased to report that at its meeting earlier this month the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve a revised constitution of the University Council. This vote culminates the discussion... More
State of the University, Spring 2014
April 29, 2014 Dear Colleagues, Our academic year is quickly coming to an end with commencement just two weeks away. Before our academic community disperses for the summer, I want to update you on several matters... More
Task Force to Review Employee Benefits
April 3, 2014 Dear Friends I am writing to inform our community about an important new initiative. We have invited individuals from the administration and faculty to serve on a task force that will conduct a... More