Letters & Writings

Message from President Brown about a Tragedy

To Members of the Boston University Community: As most of you will have heard, one of our graduate students was shot and killed early this morning — shortly after midnight — at 139 Allston Street, More

Men’s Ice Hockey Task Force

Message to the Boston University Community As you know from my February 23 announcement, I am convening a Task Force on Men’s Hockey which will examine the culture of our men’s ice hockey team and... More

Task Force to Review Men’s Hockey

Dear Colleagues and Students: For decades the Boston University men’s ice hockey team has been a source of tremendous pride for the Boston University community, on and off the ice. Our student athletes have competed... More

State of the University, Fall 2011

Dear Colleagues: Each fall I write to you in order to bring you up to date on the highlights of the previous academic year and to lay out some of the important issues which we... More

Administrative Reorganization

Dear Colleagues: The recent announcement by Executive Vice President Joseph Mercurio of his retirement this coming summer marks a major transition in the administrative leadership of Boston University. In his 16 years as EVP, Joe... More

Emergency in Japan

Dear Friends, We have all been horrified by the extent of the devastation and loss of life caused by the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last Friday. The thoughts and prayers of the Boston... More

State of the University, 2010

Dear Colleagues, The new academic year is off to a good start with our students, including our larger-than-expected freshman class, settled into the rhythm of university life. I join this new student cohort, as well... More

Management Conference Address

Thank you Peter [Fiedler], and thank you for organizing the management conference as an important component of our communications with the administrative leadership of the University. I appreciate the opportunity to speak for a... More