MET Alum Named New NASA Acting Administrator
Janet Petro—an alum of MET’s since-retired business administration program—has been named acting administrator of NASA by the Trump administration. More
Cities Should Prioritize Greenways, Says Urban Agriculture Lecturer
In a recent article spotlighting greenways in cities like Detroit, New Orleans, and Boston, Anne Lusk, a lecturer in Metropolitan College’s Gastronomy master’s degree program, told Time magazine that she believes urban leadership should make further investment in the reclaimed recreational spaces. More
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Trio of MET Online Master’s Programs in Top 10 for 2025
For the 12th year in a row, MET has been ranked among the best graduate online programs in the nation by @USNews, particularly in the realms of criminal justice, IT, and management. Read on to learn more about MET’s updated national rankings. More
After Years Online, Gastronomy Alum Opens Brick-and-Mortar Cheese Shop
Gastronomy master’s alum Kimi Ceridon (MET’15) has taken her business, Life Love Cheese, to the next level by opening a storefront in Wakefield, Massachusetts. More
Trump Tariffs to Present Supply Chain Challenges
President-elect Donald Trump has made promises to impose raised tariffs on all imports, to widespread confusion and alarm. To help make sense of this pending change in US trade policy, Metropolitan College Associate Professor Canan Gunes Corlu, who coordinates MET’s Supply Chain Management programs, spoke with Manufacturing Dive. One means by... More
In Memoriam: Virginia ‘Ginny’ Greiman
With a heavy heart, BU MET announces the passing of Professor Virginia “Ginny” Greiman, a trailblazer in the arena of mega-project management, particularly given her leadership experience as part of Boston’s “Big Dig.” More
Get to Know the New Boss of Boston’s Boch Center
This October, Casey Soward (MET’09) took the reins as president and CEO of the Boch Center, the nonprofit group responsible for some of Boston’s most storied performance centers. More
Why We Have the Industrial Revolution to Thank for the Modern Lunch
Consider the sandwich. An efficient delivery vehicle for proteins, carbs, and whatever else you choose, it is the go-to midday meal for many, particularly in the work force. But how, and when, did it come to be popularized? More
MET Faculty Recognized for Research’s Significant Contributions to BU-wide Innovation
The research of three MET faculty was featured in BU’s Shipley Center Historical Impact Report, a 10-year retrospective on digital learning initiatives across the University. More
MET Cybersecurity Program Earns Department of Justice Research Grant to Develop Internet of Things Investigation Training Courses
The US Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) has awarded the Boston University Metropolitan College Cybercrime Investigation & Cybersecurity (CIC) program a grant of $440,000, dedicated to producing a new, three-tiered training program to support the development of innovative, practical training methodologies for investigations involving Internet of Things... More
MET CPUA Alum Wins Outstanding Paper Award
Congratulations to Master of Urban Affairs graduate Jinwon Jeon (MET’23), who won the Journal of Property, Planning and Environmental Law’s 2024 Literati Award for Outstanding Paper for his paper “Methodology and framework of comparative urban planning law.” More
MET Alums Curate High-Profile, BU-Centric Art Exhibit in Italy
Learn how a pair of MET alums helped bring Boston University to the world’s oldest celebrations of arts and architecture. More
MET Student’s Hurricane Aid Work Complements Recovery Research
When Metropolitan College undergraduate student Allie Baptiste enlisted as a volunteer with the American Red Cross last month, to be of aid in Florida in the wake of Hurricane Milton, she was doing more than just a social service—she was getting real-world experience to aid a MET research endeavor. More
MET’s Faculty Angle: Hurricane Season through the Eyes of a Risk Manager
We can’t stop a hurricane, but we can plan for it. Check out this new video from MET’s new series, The Faculty Angle, that features lecturer Mark Carroll discussing Hurricane Milton and risk management—a field you can study at BU MET. More
5th Annual White Hat Conference Attacks Developing Cyber Risks Posed by Robotics and AI
What’s your best defense against a “Black Hat” hacker? A “White Hat” dedicated cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity. This year’s White Hat Conference, sponsored by MET’s Criminal Justice programs, was held June 26–28 in Panykyo, South Korea—a renowned technology hub. Read on to learn all about the proceedings. More