City of Boston Scholars Celebrate ‘Forging a Stronger Boston’
A recent MET event honored the 25 City of Boston employees who are pursuing their education at BU through a unique scholarship program—joined by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. More
In Memoriam: Judith Marley, 1954–2024
The Metropolitan College community is grieving in the wake of the loss of lecturer and former assistant dean, Dr. Judith Marley, who passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024. More
Partnership Brings Commercial Theater Development Program to China
Thanks to an agreement between BU MET and CPAA Theatres, employees of the Chinese entertainment company will be empowered to earn their Graduate Certificate in Commercial Theater Development offered through MET’s Arts Administration program in partnership with Nederlander Entertainment Worldwide. More
New Arts Marketing Certificate Program Brings Advertising Techniques to Cultural Work
Boston University’s Metropolitan College recently launched the four-course Graduate Certificate in Arts Marketing. Designed to support those early in their careers looking to gain employ with an arts-driven organization as a marketing manager, it’s the perfect course of study for students seeking to develop their talents in the promotion, advertising, More
Education’s Transformative Power on Display as MET Honors Prison Program’s Legacy of Impact
“Prison education is about hope for a better self and hope for a better life.” On Tuesday, April 2, MET observed the 50th anniversary of BU’s Prison Education Program, hosting a lively discussion of prison education’s role in reducing recidivism and changing lives, both historically and with an eye towards the future. More
MET Cybersecurity Director Choi Lends Investigatory Expertise to True Crime Podcast
Dr. Kyung-shick Choi was recently invited to join NBC Boston’s “The Searches for Ana Walshe” true crime podcast to offer his insights into the role digital forensics play in the case. More
Gastronomy Student’s Black-Owned Tea Business Featured on Jennifer Hudson Show
Amber Jackson, who is in the process of earning her MA in Gastronomy with a focus in Business & Entrepreneurship at Metropolitan College, was recently featured on the Jennifer Hudson Show, where her business was spotlighted as one of Rhode Island’s must-visit destinations. More
MET Business Alum, Women’s History Trailblazer Receives Prestigious London Honors
Tangy Morgan (MET’16) was one of five BU alumnae featured in a recent Bostonia article lauding women whose accomplishments reflect prestigiously on Boston University. Morgan—who earned her MS in Business Continuity, Security & Risk Management (now titled the MS in Enterprise Risk Management) at Metropolitan College—is the external senior advisor to... More
MET Criminal Justice Alum Police Chief Named Deputy Mayor in Colorado
Steven Christopher Noeller (MET’17), who earned his MS in Criminal Justice at BU’s Metropolitan College, has received a promotion by the mayor of Pueblo, Colorado. Already the city’s chief of police, Noeller will now serve as its deputy mayor. More
MET Criminal Justice Lecturer Advocates for Correctional Reform at Massachusetts State House
Like so many Metropolitan College instructors, James Matesanz brings to his criminal justice classroom a wealth of practical experience in the field. During his career, Professor Matesanz was a leader in corrections, serving as superintendent in the Department of Corrections and Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office. It’s a history that informs... More
Global Marketing Management Grad Earns ‘Profoundly Motivating’ BU Innovation Grant for Conscious Dining App
Ghazale Asadi Damavandi was one of seven winners of BU’s Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants on the strength of her “conscious dining” app, GreenFoodx. More
Master Lecturer Richard Maltzman Chats ‘Meeting Goblins’ on ‘Project Management Happy Hour’ Podcast
Richard Maltzman, BU Metropolitan College master lecturer and certified Project Management Professional, was recently a guest on the Project Management Happy Hour podcast, hosted by Raidlog CEO Kim Essendurp. More
Campus Climate Lab Awards Funding to Trio of MET Students for Research Effort in Support of BU Climate Plan
These students’ research will help BU facilities managers make critical decisions about what measures to take in planning for climate change. More
Conservation Nonprofit Founder Cites MET Degree for Business Acumen
Beth Allgood (MET’93) is the founder of OneNature, an organization dedicated to balancing human well-being with conservation efforts. She has extensive experience in the nature-oriented nonprofit field, but there’s one thing that sets her apart from her peers—her managerial expertise. More
Professional Genealogy Course Helps Researcher Unlock African American History
John Mills has been on a mission—he wants to help Black Americans like himself learn more about where they come from, even when the past is shrouded by injustice. More