Food & Wine Lecturer Offers Insight into the Military Preparation of Civilian Food
Anastacia Marx de Salcedo, author of Combat-Ready Kitchen: How the U.S. Military Shapes the Way You Eat, will discuss those same topics explored in her book as part of the MET Programs in Food & Wine Pépin Lecture Series. The free seminar on Wednesday, March 16, will examine how those... More
Trailblazing Police Chief Has MET Origins
Gloucester Police Chief Leonard Campanello is being hailed as a trailblazer for policies he has put in place to combat the North Shore’s growing drug problem. Instead of arresting addicts, his “Angel” program forgives those who turn themselves over for treatment, and connects users with recovery specialists. Campanello, who earned... More
Genealogy Program Helps Bring Closure to Family of Veteran
The Genealogical Research Program, offered through Boston University’s Center for Professional Education, empowers students to find connections to the past that build meaningful bridges to today. These abilities were seen in action when one Good Samaritan and program alum used the lessons he learned through the class to find the... More
MET to Host Global Cybersecurity Meet-Up
Information security has become a principal strategic concern of governments around the world, and with leading graduate programs in cybercrime investigation and cybersecurity offered at MET, BU has been selected to host the 11th International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security. The conference, which unites academics, specialists, and officials from... More
A Lasting Partnership: BU and Universidad CEU San Pablo, Madrid Celebrate 10 Years
For ten years, Metropolitan College and Universidad CEU San Pablo have partnered to bring international students valuable and distinct educational opportunities at BU. Through MET International, and in association with MET’s Administrative Studies program, CEU undergraduates are given the opportunity to cross the Atlantic for a unique learning experience in... More
MET’s Online Graduate Program Acumen Lauded
When it comes to online master’s programs in criminal justice, Metropolitan College is the head of the class at #1, according to U.S. News & World Report. MET online graduate programs in computer information systems and management have also earned standout grades against national competition. MET Dean Tanya Zlateva spoke... More
Continuing Education Essential to Evolving Universities, Says Former Dean
Continuing education serves a key role for universities seeking to adapt to the evolving professional landscape, according to former MET dean and current Professor of the Practice Jay Halfond. In an interview with The evoLLLution about challenges facing the higher education leadership of today, Halfond advocates for the importance of foundational... More
Culinary Arts Alum, Instructor Dishes on the Science behind the Perfect Mac & Cheese
The secret behind your favorite macaroni and cheese dish lies not only in its craft—but its chemistry. Culinary scientist Valerie Ryan, who teaches the science of food and cooking as part of the MET’s Gastronomy program, believes that the most essential tool in preparing a perfect pairing of pasta and dairy... More
Silver Lining Exhibit Explores Complexity of Technology Interface
A new exhibit curated by Arts Administration Program Director Lanfranco Aceti highlights developing social tensions born of the contemporary technological age. The product of artist and researcher Jenny Marketou, Aceti describes the “Silver Lining” installation as “not just about a critique of the dystopia of the contemporary media technologies, but a... More
Arts Administration Puts Mobile Tech in Place with New Publication
L.A. Re.Play: Mobile Network Culture in Placemaking, presented by Metropolitan College Arts Administration Program Director Lanfranco Aceti together with Prof. Hana Iverson, Prof. Mimi Sheller, and artist and curator Jenny Marketou, explores the developing influence of mobile technology on the way people perceive their society, community, and general sense of... More
Expert Explores Demography of Computer Crime Victims
The technological trappings of today’s world make a certain degree of exposure to modern crime like identity theft and online credit card fraud inevitable, but what are the factors that make someone more likely to fall victim to these kinds of threats? A MET expert has new insight. As program coordinator... More
Analytics Scholar’s Findings Land in Top-Rated A.I. Journal
Dr. Canan Gunes Corlu, a MET assistant professor in the Department of Administrative Sciences and faculty coordinator to the Applied Business Analytics programs, authored a paper that has been accepted for publication in a highly prestigious scientific journal. Dr. Corlu’s paper, “Empirical Distributions of Daily Equity Index Returns: A Comparison,” will... More
New Insights on How We “Paint a Mental Picture” From MET Neuroscientist
Dr. Andrey Vyshedskiy, a neuroscientist who teaches biology to MET undergraduates, could be responsible for a breakthrough regarding the unique way the human brain conjures previously unseen imagery. According to Science Daily, Vyshedskiy’s newly published theories on “Mental Synthesis” offer new insight into the physical properties of mental imagery. Learn more about... More
Gourmet Meals Made Easy by Gastronomy Chef
Not everyone is equipped with the skills or vision of a master chef, but thanks to one lecturer in the MET Gastronomy program, anyone can prepare a meal like one. Amanda Mayo (MET’08, GRS’17) is the creative force behind Pantry—a new Brookline market where customers can shop for meals whose ingredients... More
U.S. News & World Report Ranks BU Programs in Top 6
The rankings are in and U.S. News & World Report has ranked three BU online programs in the top 6 with MET’s online Master of Criminal Justice ranked the #1 program of its kind. More