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
MET Introduces Series of New, Revised Programs Designed to Meet Industry’s Evolving Needs
To prepare students to meet the needs of the evolving industrial landscape, BU MET is proud to introduce new master’s degree programs in Construction Management & Technology and Innovation & Entrepreneurship, as well as new Artificial Intelligence Applications and Sustainability concentrations in the Financial Management program. More
Professor Vodenska Explores Financial Consequences of US Tariff Policies on Television, in MET’s Faculty Angle Series
How will President Trump’s tariffs impact international trade—and your bottom line? In MET’s latest, four-part Faculty Angle series, Finance Professor Irena Vodenska provides clear answers to these questions and more. More
Pastry Arts Graduate Kayla Tabb Turns Teacher in Role as Boston Public Library Chef-in-Residence
Kayla Tabb, who in 2022 was one of the first graduates of BU MET’s Professional Pastry Arts Program, is now making a name for herself in food studies as the chef-in-residence for the Boston Public Library, where she promotes food literacy. More
BU MET’s 2025 Commencement a Day for Inspiration
At this year’s Commencement address, 2025 MET Distinguished Alumni Award winner Michael McCabe (MET’87,87) told graduates that when a fellow BU alum is in need, “Take the call,” and see the favor returned. More
Joined by Field Leaders and Program Luminaries, AI, Construction, and the Built Environment Prominent Themes of BU MET’s 19th Annual PMiP Conference
On Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14, 2025, Boston University Metropolitan College (BU MET) held its 19th annual Project Management in Practice (PMiP) conference on the scenic 17th floor of BU’s Center for Computing and Data Science. With its spectacular views of Boston and Cambridge, even peering into several other New... More
Crime Analysis Student Learns Essentials of Law Enforcement with BUPD
To get a jump on her law enforcement career, MSCJ candidate Celia “Cece” Carl was hired by the Boston University Police Department as a research graduate assistant. Read on to learn about what lessons her hands-on experiences had to offer. More