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Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Welcome back. It’s wonderful to see our campuses bustling again with the vibrancy of our students, including many new faces. I hope you are starting 2026 feeling refreshed and engaged. As we begin this new semester, I am heartened by the work we have done in several areas […]
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, As we near the end of the semester and look ahead to a new calendar year, I want to celebrate a project that has created positive energy and enthusiasm about the life-changing work happening at Boston University. The “You Are Why” initiative was launched in September to showcase the best […]
Anniversaries are joyous occasions. Today we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Daniel L. Marsh Chapel at Boston University. And in this spirit, this is a joyous day, as we recognize an institution that has long been at the center of Boston University’s campus life. For generations, the Boston University community has looked to Marsh Chapel as a place […]
Dear Boston University Community Members, Boston University is a big, complex community that welcomes people from across the country and around the world. Though we have different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs, as members of this community, we share an identity and strive to create an institution where everyone can belong. Last fall, we launched the […]
October 9, 2025 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, We write to share information about the financial outlook and steps our community must take to support Boston University’s long-term strength as we continue to navigate an uncertain environment in higher education, a government shutdown, and myriad internal and external economic pressures. We want to […]
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, One of my first major decisions as president was selecting our next provost and chief academic officer—a choice I made with great care and confidence. From the outset, I knew Gloria Waters was the right person for the role. Her strong leadership, deep institutional knowledge, and steadfast commitment […]
Dear Colleagues, We are writing to share an important update about the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine and to reaffirm our shared commitment to the future of the Boston University Medical Campus and its vital partnership with the Boston Medical Center Health System (BMC Health System). Our ongoing search for the next dean of […]
Dear Boston University Community Members, Higher education faces immense challenges, from rapidly changing technology and shrinking research budgets to decreased public trust. These hurdles are not just obstacles for universities; they affect the communities we exist to serve. They call on us to adapt to better address a changing world. Today, I am […]