Urban Agriculture Reveals Hidden History, Dynamics of Gardens
A new MET course is giving students an inside look at some of Boston’s most historic gardens to plumb them for lessons on political power, community, and food policy. Taught by MET lecturer Zachary Nowak, Urban Agriculture (MET ML 714) is an elective in MET’s trailblazing Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy program, and a […]
Urban Affairs Background of Aid to Boston’s Chief Diversity Officer
Danielson Tavares (MET’17) was raised in Boston, where he got a first-hand education on the ways a city’s inner dynamics can impact opportunity. Now, with the Master of Urban Affairs he earned at MET under his belt, Tavares puts his lessons to work as the City of Boston’s chief diversity officer, finding innovative ways to […]
Commencement Season Comes for Prison Education Participants
Steven Correia (MET’19) is something of a unique variety of Metropolitan College alum—he earned his Bachelor of Liberal Science in Interdisciplinary Studies from BU while at MCI Norfolk, as part of the MET Prison Education Program. After 37 years of incarceration, Mr. Correia takes deep satisfaction from the achievement of his degree, which will be […]
MET Students Become Finalists in Society of Actuaries Research Competition on Strength of Self-Driving Vehicles Report
MET Master of Science in Actuarial Science students Tianyou Gao, Xiaorong Wan, Rongxiao Zhang, and Qingke Zou, along with faculty advisor Glen Patashnick, made it to the final round of competition in the Society of Actuaries 2019 Student Research Case Study Challenge. Their project, “Autonomous Vehicles—Insurance Development Report,” examined the market for self-driving automobiles as […]
City Planning, Urban Affairs Students Named Initiative on Cities 2019 Summer Fellows
A pair of MET students have been selected to join the BU Initiative on Cities 2019 class of Summer Fellows. Natalia Chavez, of the Master of City Planning program, and Kevin Flakes, of the Master of Urban Affairs program, will collaborate with local leaders and legislators on projects designed to support services and sustainable infrastructure. […]
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 Professor Goes Inside Julia’s Kitchen
Associate Professor of the Practice Megan Elias joined the Inside Julia’s Kitchen podcast to talk about the Certificate in Culinary Arts program that famed chef Julia Child co-founded the Master of Liberal Arts in Gastronomy program. Listen here.