BU’s Planning, Design & Construction VP Talks Future of Building and Project Management on MET’s Newest Podcast
In the latest episode of the MET Makes Conversation podcast, “Drafting the Blueprint for Project and Construction Management’s Future,” BU AVP of Planning, Design & Construction Michelle Maheu joins to discuss higher education’s essential role in addressing the skills gap in the construction industry, how public-private partnership models can help address the housing crisis, and the ways technology like AI and advanced modeling is transforming how today’s construction projects are managed. Tune in—and be sure to subscribe! More
Following MBTA Research, Pair of MET Graduates Author Simheuristics Paper with Professor Maleyeff
Following research conducted at MET’s DSLab, and spinning out of coursework from the supply chain management capstone course, MSSCM graduate Ruthairut Wootisarn (MET'24) and MSABA graduate Jingran Xu (MET'23), both current PhD candidates, worked with Associate Professor of the Practice John Maleyeff to author a paper on “simheuristics” and how they can be used to improve public transport repair. More
In Memoriam: Rebecca Alssid (1936–2026)
With a heavy heart, BU MET announces the passing of Food & Wine Programs Founding Director Rebecca Alssid—a pivotal force in the academic study of food, a longtime pivotal contributor to the BU MET community, and the founder of the Evergreen Program. More
MET’s Online Analytics Degrees Score #1 & #2 Rankings from TechGuide
We’re number 1! And number 2, too! BU MET’s online MS in Applied Business Analytics is ranked #1 for 2026 by TechGuide, who also recognized the online MS in Applied Data Analytics as the #2 online degree of its kind. More
President Gilliam Salutes ‘Transformational’ Nature of BU’s City of Boston Scholarship Program at 2025 Event
Did you know that over the past 12 years alone, Boston University has invested roughly $5 million in support of more than 400 City of Boston employees as part of its City of Boston Scholarship program? This year, BU President Melissa Gilliam joined the MET community in celebrating this partnership. Because, as one graduate put it, “Strong public service needs strong public servants.” More
New Research from MET Language and Neuroscience Lecturer Suggests Early Development Critical for those with Autism
Metropolitan College lecturer Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy, who teaches Neuroscience of Human Cognition: Imagination, Language, and Consciousness (MET BI 366), has published new research that indicates that children with autism may have a shorter window to develop a command of complex language than neurotypical peers. “A long-standing question in autism research concerns... More
MET’s Faculty Angle: When Talking ‘Queer Food,’ Don’t Try to Define—Instead, Recognize
What does the examination of “queer food” tell us about food and our society? In the latest episode of MET’s #FacultyAngle series, Dr. Megan Elias, who teaches Food, Gender, and Sexuality (MET ML 706), explains what hidden truths can be revealed through the study. More
MET Revitalizes Computer Science Programs with Curricular Updates—Including New Options in AI & Machine Learning
Boston University’s Metropolitan College is always working to be sure its programs reflect the cutting edge of emerging industry best practices, regularly evaluating whether curricula meet the highest possible current standards and evolving in kind. It is for that reason that BU MET is pleased to announce a series of... More
MET Alum and Restauranteur Awarded Prestigious Recognition in Boston’s Inaugural Michelin Slate
Join the entire Metropolitan College community in congratulating alum Chompon “Boong” Boonnak (MET’13), who was recognized by the Michelin Guide both for the dining experience offered by his Brookline Thai restaurant, Mahaniyom, as well as for his expertise as a mixologist. More
With ‘Letters Rewoven’ Project, Alum Anna Fubini (MET’23) Turns Arts Admin Coursework into Living Public Installation
There isn’t much that strengthens the bonds that cultivate community character like public art. When a community invests in an artist and an artist reciprocates that good faith with work that honors, challenges, and unites, as so much quality art does, the net is a meaningful representation of artistic administrative... More
MBTA Mapmaking in Focus Thanks to City Planning & Urban Affairs, Initiative on Cities
On Monday, October 27, the BU Metropolitan College City Planning & Urban Affairs (CPUA) program and BU Initiative on Cities hosted a pair of visitors sure to excite budding cartographers and public transit devotees curious as to just who it is that behind one of Boston’s most famous legends. For more... More
In New Book, BU MET Alum Ralph H. Groce, III Explores Leadership in Challenging Times
Esteemed MET alum Ralph H. Groce, III, author of “We Have Nothing to Lose: A Dark Optimist's Call to Action,” recently visited the BU campus for an evening discussing his new book and his bold vision for a better future. More
Growing Cybercrime Risk Makes BU MET Cybersecurity Programs Essential
As National Cybersecurity Month rolls on, learn about our array of cybersecurity-focused programs, which can help you develop in your career whether you seek to protect the organizations or individuals, or hope to investigate and successfully prosecute cybercriminals. More
Tesla Recruiters Visit BU MET to Talk Supply Chain Opportunities
Recruiters from Tesla recently visited BU MET to talk with graduate students about what career opportunities the automotive company has for those in the field of supply chain management. More
New Prison Education Director Lays Out Vision for Program That ‘Transforms Punishment into Possibility’
“I believe that education is a human right,” says Dr. Abigail Ballou, Metropolitan College’s new Prison Education Program director, “and that when we invest in the intellectual and personal growth of all people—including those who are incarcerated—we strengthen our communities and create a more just, inclusive society.” More