Alum Sings BU Prison Education Program’s Praises
For over forty years, the MET Prison Education Program has offered incarcerated individuals in the Massachusetts prison system the opportunity to pursue undergraduate study. Jose Bou (MET’08) earned his Bachelor of Liberal Science in Interdisciplinary Studies through the program, and recently spoke with NPR about his experiences. “It’s like being released every day. The teachers […]
MET International Welcomes Global Partner, Audencia Business School
MET International forges strategic alliances with educational partners worldwide, providing industry-leading academic models as well as access to the Boston University experience—exclusively for students from BU Metropolitan College partner institutions. One such global partner is Audencia Business School in Nantes, France. On May 1, 2019, MET International—under the leadership of Executive Director Neus Codina—welcomed Dr. […]
Urban Affairs Standout Joins State’s Citizens United Commission
Joyce Sanchez, a MET Master of Urban Affairs student, has been appointed by Attorney General Maura Healey to join a Citizen’s Commission. The 15-person commission, established as a result of Question 2 on the 2018 Massachusetts ballot, is tasked with exploring a constitutional amendment to overturn the US Supreme Court’s controversial Citizens United decision, which […]
CPE Paralegal Studies Director Named Speaker at Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education Conference
On June 11, Joseph Spada, director of the BU Center for Professional Education Paralegal Studies program, will address attendees of the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) 21st Annual Paralegal Conference. “The Power to Frame an Issue” will be the focus of Mr. Spada’s plenary session.
Gastronomy Student Wins at Future of Food and Nutrition Conference
Jared Kaufman, a student in the MET Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy program, was named the winner of Best Poster at the Tufts Future of Food and Nutrition Conference earlier this month. Entitled “Dumb it Down for Kids: How Restaurants in the Greater Boston Area Use Kids’ Menus to Construct Childhood taste,” Kaufman presented […]
Disaster Relief Spurs Urban Affairs Student’s Studies
Michael Zayas Morales was living in Puerto Rico when the devastation of Hurricane Maria thundered upon his native island. Working in the private sector, he helped coordinate the relief funds being directed to the island, so that those making donations could see where their efforts landed. But Morales wanted to do more, including more hands-on […]
Professional Benefits of Criminal Justice Master’s Put in Focus
Dr. Mary Ellen Mastrorilli, chair ad interim of the Department of Applied Social Sciences, explained the career benefits of a Master of Criminal Justice degree in a recent article in U.S. News & World Report. “We think of it as a professional education,” she said of the MET program. “What we try to do is not […]
Prestigious Cross-Cultural Fellowship Activates MET Graduate Degree in Arts Administration
As part of the Fulbright Nehru Master’s Fellowship, Priya Krishnamoorthy recently earned her Master of Science in Arts Administration at MET. The one-to-two year fellowship program aids Indian citizens possessing the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree and three years of professional work experience, providing them with funding for tuition and fees, a stipend, and health […]
City Planning Alum Lauded for Influence, Impact
Ayako Maruyama (MET’13) is dedicated to creating practical solutions to social and civic challenges, having helped design the world’s first Social Emergency Response Center in early 2017. An alum of the Master of City Planning program, Maruyama has been recognized for her efforts and their impact by WBUR, who named her to their ARTery 25 […]
In New Article, MET Dean Examines the Impact of Online Learning
In her recent article, “Online Learning: Driving Higher Education’s Transformative Years,” Metropolitan College Dean Tanya Zlateva offers insight and perspective on how innovation in online learning has triggered change and transformation throughout the higher education landscape. The article was published in EvoLLLution, an online newspaper focused on higher education issues. Read the full article here.