When It Comes to Neighborhood Crime, Perception Affects Understanding, Criminal Justice Professor Says
MET Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Shea Cronin recently told the Boston Globe that people sometimes mistakenly conflate incidents like neighborhood drag racing with a rapid rise in crime. More
Inaugural Queer Food Studies Conference at BU MET Makes History
Gastronomy is less a narrow field of study than it is an expansive prism through which scholars can assess all manners and facets of the human world. It’s a field designed to challenge boundaries, and that quality was on display when BU’s Metropolitan College hosted the first-ever Queer Food Conference. More
This Memorial Day, BU Honors Fallen Alums
This Memorial Day, BU remembers military veterans who have fallen while in service—including Marine Major Megan McClung (MET’06), who completed her master’s degree in criminal justice online at MET while deployed in Iraq. She was killed while supporting combat operations on December 6, 2006. In her memory, Megan’s parents established the Megan McClung Memorial Scholarship for students undertaking the online Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. More
Project Management Club Celebrates Earth Day with Trio of Program Presentations Aimed at Sustainability
To celebrate Earth Day, the Boston University Project Management Club hosted a special event which featured three presentations that leveraged project management classwork towards sustainable global solutions. More
Numerous Criminal Justice Alums Accepted to PhD Programs
Did you know a MS in Criminal Justice can serve as preparation for a PhD program? Find out about five recent MET MSCJ students who are pursuing their doctoral dreams. More
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