MET Gastronomy Program in the New York Times
The New York Times covers the growth of food studies in higher education and cites BU Gastronomy as a pioneering department in this new academic field. Read the full article.
Zhuyuan Zhang wins Boston University’s Perkins Award for Distinguished Service
Congratulations to Zhuyuan Zhang, MET's Assistant Director of Finance, for winning the Perkins Award from the University’s faculty leadership for her distinguished service to Boston University. She is one of just three in the entire university to earn this year’s coveted award. The award will be presented to all three... More
Assistant Professor Shea Cronin comments on recent Brockton crime wave
As the city of Brockton wrestles with a recent spate of armed home invasions, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice Shea Cronin reassures the community. I wouldn’t see this as a sign that criminals are becoming bolder than they have been in the past According to Cronin, violent burglaries usually are not... More
Robert Nahigian quoted in Commercial Property Executive
Robert Nahigian, who teaches Commercial Lease Analysis, in the Center for Professional Education, is quoted in Commercial Property Executive, a national publication. Referring to the challenges that real estate associations face in developing relevant professional education curriculum, Nahigian asserts: You can’t make 100 percent of the people happy 100 percent of... More
Rufus Faulk, recent MUA graduate, interviewed on WBUR’s “Radio Boston”
Rufus Faulk works for the 10 Point Coalition as Coordinator for their Gang Mediation and Intervention Program, and was interviewed for the Boston Globe on street codes and gangs. See the article in the Boston Globe, The truth about the ‘code of the street’ and listen to "Radio Boston"... More
MET Brussels in The Economist for Efforts to Increase Female Representation on European Corporate Boards
MET’s Brussels program was mentioned, in excellent academic company, in The Economist, as part of an initiative to increase female representation on European corporate boards of directors. Cristina Vicini, a MET alumna who heads the program advisory board in Brussels, has played a key role in these efforts.
MET International on French Television
France's MCETV News interviews Kristen Shelly from MET International staff about opportunities to study abroad at BU. Fast forward one minute into the video to see the interview.
Metropolitan College receives internationally recognized EPAS accreditation for Department of Administrative Sciences business programs.
Boston, Mass.—March 1, 2012: After a rigorous review process, the graduate management programs in Boston University’s Metropolitan College (MET) were approved for accreditation by the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) Program Accreditation System (EPAS). Based in Brussels, Belgium, EFMD is recognized globally as an accreditation body of quality in management... More
European Business Schools and Senior Women Executives Publish First List of 3500 Board-Ready Women
MET alumna and Brussels advisory board chair, Cristina Vicini, has been a key player in organizing and coauthoring a public call to recruit “board-ready” women for corporate directorships in Europe, and in allowing BU Brussels to participate with some of Europe’s major business schools and other organizations to identify potential... More
City of Boston Partners with MET College in Life Sciences Career Development Initiative
Boston University will be participating in a city-wide initiative to develop careers in the life sciences through a recent $5 million grant from the US Department of Labor. Through the direction of MET research assistant professor Connie Phillips, the BioScience Academy will receive $1.4 million to underwrite a two-semester... More
Michael O’Laughlin, Director of CPE’s program for Interpreters, quoted in Cape Cod Times
The article in the Cape Cod Times talks about the demands of interpreters in the courtroom. Assigned to help non-English speaking offenders speak in court, interpreters are often their lifeline. Michael talks about the challenges and types of interpreting used in court. Read More
Richard Smith, recent prison graduate, featured PBS show
Richard is now Coordinator of Student Services at a SUNY Center for Distance Learning. Watch the PBS interview. Fast forward to about 33 minutes of this video for his portion. Watch American Graduate Town Hall on PBS. See more from WMHT Specials.
Jacques Pepin, culinary teacher, on WBUR’s “Here and Now”
With "Here and Now" Resident Chef Kathy, Jacques Pepin reflected on his long career starting with his time at Howard Johnson's. Listen and read about his history and learn more recipes. WBUR's inverview
Carolynn Tomin appointed to chair the Certified Financial Planning Board’s Council on Education
Met's director of the Financial Planning Program, Carolynn Tomin, CFP®, will serve as 2012 chair for the Certified Financial Planning Board's Council on Education. CFP Board’s Chief Executive Officer Kevin R. Keller, CAE says I am confident that Carolynn’s expertise and success as an educator will translate to her leadership of... More
Join us for the 7th Annual MET Night: Friday, March 2, 2012
Once again, it’s time to break out your Terrier attire and bring your team spirit to the seventh annual MET Night at Agganis Arena! Join the MET community to root for the Boston University Terriers as they take on the Northeastern Huskies. Friday, March 2, 2012 Agganis Arena 925 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 5... More