Listen to Season 1 of the BU Virtual Connects Podcast where we explore a diverse range of topics and perspectives that drive value, impact, innovation, and transformation in the world of higher education.
Inside BU Virtual takes you behind the scenes to explore the people, perspectives, and innovations shaping Boston University’s online programs—making them adaptable, inclusive, and high-impact. Through open Q&A conversations with faculty, staff, and students, the series spotlights award-winning instructors who blend academic excellence with inventive online teaching practices, shares learners’ experiences in virtual environments, and showcases how these programs equip students with the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing workforce.
Artificial intelligence arrived in classrooms before most schools had a plan for it. Students started using it first. Teachers started adapting next. Administrators are still writing the policies. In the span of two school years, AI in education went from a novelty to a daily reality. Now the question is how to engage with it […]
The loudest voices on AI strategy inside most companies are engineers. That makes sense, they built the systems after all. But walk into any room where AI initiatives are stalling, and the problems on the whiteboard are rarely technical. They're about which problems to solve, how to fund them, how to govern them, how to […]
At Boston University, research is the driving force behind innovation that spans industries and shapes the future. BU empowers faculty and students to tackle complex global challenges, producing thousands of publications each year and fueling breakthroughs that extend far beyond campus. Learn more about the innovators whose work powers discoveries on and off campus. Boston […]
Most organizations have tried AI by now. They've built a chatbot, run a pilot, maybe automated a handful of internal tasks. But there's a meaningful difference between experimenting with AI and running it as part of how the business actually operates. That difference is what enterprise AI is about. If your job already involves deploying […]
In February 2026, Governor Maura Healey announced that every Massachusetts resident could access Google's AI Professional Certificate — and a full suite of career training programs — at no cost, through a new statewide partnership with Grow with Google. The courses, which normally run $49 a month, cover AI tools, cybersecurity, data analytics, digital marketing, […]
Earning a master’s degree is a significant investment, but how long does it really take? The answer depends on your goals and schedule structure. At Boston University, online master’s programs are designed with flexibility in mind. Whether you’re looking to accelerate your path or spread out your coursework, understanding your options can help you plan […]
The MBA is the defining credential for a generation of business leaders. It builds financial acumen, strategic thinking, and cross-functional fluency — the toolkit for managing complexity and driving organizational performance. For decades, it was the answer to the question every ambitious professional eventually asked: What's my next move? That question is back. And for […]
The demand for AI talent has grown faster than the workforce has been able to keep up. For professionals already working in technology, business, engineering or education, that gap represents a genuine window — one where additional credentials could translate directly into expanded roles, higher compensation, and more interesting work. But a master's degree is […]