Jacques Pépin Gives Simple Lesson on Making the Perfect French Omelet
When Jacques Pépin was making his bones in the Parisian kitchens of the 1950s, being tasked with preparing the perfect French omelet was a test chefs would use to judge the technique and mastery of their young counterparts. More
Gastronomy Master’s Student Marie-Louise Friedland Has Big Plans to Disrupt Classism of Wine World
In a new BU Today feature, BU MET MA in Gastronomy student Marie-Louise Friedland delved into her career ambitions—namely, to bring change to the wine industry’s culture by making it more open to a wider variety of people. More
ABA Student Named Finalist in BU’s Global Photo Contest for Spectacular Pic of China’s Mirror Lake
For 11 years, Boston University Global Programs has held its annual Global Photo Contest, which encourages BU community members from all across the world to capture and share images of the planet’s beautiful corners. More
Trio of Online MET Master’s Programs Earn Favorable U.S. News & World Report Rankings
For the 10th year in a row, three of Metropolitan College online master’s degree programs have been deemed among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. More
Biology Lecturer Andrey Vyshedskiy Puts Origins, Mechanics of Imagination Under the Microscope
With the ability to picture nearly anything in one’s mind’s eye, it can seem like our understanding of thought and the human mind is only bounded by the limitations of our imagination. In his Metropolitan College class, Neuroscience of Human Cognition: Imagination, Language, and Consciousness (MET BI 366), Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy... More
Trio of MET Lecturers Lauded for Distinguished Service
Three Metropolitan College (MET) instructors have earned high accolades for their commitment to teaching the many motivated learners that have entered their classrooms over the years. More
MSCIS Security Student Leads BU MET Team in Impressive Cybersecurity Competition Outing
On Saturday, March 18, Olga Vasilaki, who is studying to earn her Master of Science in Computer Information Systems with a concentration in Security, led BU MET’s team in the annual National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Cyber Games Competition, sponsored by the US National Security Agency. More
In Gas vs. Electric Stove Debate, Culinary Chef Instructor Chris Douglass Sees Promise in New Practices
Recent years have seen restaurants increasingly pivot from preparing meals on traditional gas stoves to electric ones, as concerns about emissions and climate change climb. In fact, Massachusetts cities like Boston, Brookline, Cambridge, and Newton have either enacted or announced plans to ban the use of fossil fuels in new buildings and significant renovations. More
City Planning & Urban Affairs Lecturer: Cities Should Give Public Space Officers Real Power
After protracted periods spent indoors in recent years, it’s little surprise that demand for accessible, aesthetically pleasing public spaces is on the rise. Cities like Los Angeles, New York City, and Boston have even gone so far as to appoint public servants with the specific task of beautifying and renovating open-to-the-public places like parks, streets, and plazas. More
Already a Wine Educator in Her Own Right, Gastronomy Master’s Student Outlines the Terminology Key to Tasting
Marie-Louise Friedland wants to demystify and democratize the world of wine-tasting. And she’s doing it through language. Friedman is a sommelier at Rebel Rebel, an all-fun-no-fuss natural wine bar in Somerville, Massachusetts’ Union Square. She’s also pursuing her MA in Gastronomy through BU MET’s unique program, which boasts unique access to BU’s Programs in Food & Wine, where you can take multi-level certification courses under the instruction of a certified Master of Wine. More
How Will Climate Change Affect Hospital Care? New Funding to Explore.
This spring, a pair of Metropolitan College students will contribute to a major project as part of the BU Campus Climate Lab research effort, thanks to newly approved funding. More
Cronin Highlights Role of Digital Forensics in Modern Crime-Solving
MET Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Shea Cronin was interviewed by BU Today to discuss the roles online evidence and careless internet behavior have played in a number of recent police investigations into violent crime. Drawing from lessons student learn as part of the Master of Criminal Justice with concentration... More
MET Criminal Justice Program Awarded Nearly $60K Grant to Assist Anti-Violence Effort
Faculty from the Metropolitan College (MET) Criminal Justice program have been awarded $59,622.55 in grant funding by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to provide support for an initiative aimed at preventing violence in several local communities around Boston. The research grant is part of a block of $10 million in total funding... More
Gastronomy Director Elias Explains Role of Nostalgia Amid Gas Stove Controversy on NPR
Metropolitan College Associate Professor and Director of Gastronomy Megan Elias isn’t one to shy away from a hot-button issue. And with debates about the merits, drawbacks, and potential regulation of gas and electric induction stoves ongoing nationally, the food studies scholar and cultural historian was invited to make a radio appearance on NPR The Colin McEnroe Show to lend her perspective into why where we cook matters so much to us. More
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Visits BU MET to Congratulate City Scholars
On Thursday, February 9, Metropolitan College held its 12th Annual City of Boston Scholar Recognition Event at the College’s 1010 Commonwealth Avenue location. Joining to offer her support and admiration was Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, who recently finished her first year as the person in charge of City Hall. More