Boston University brings together under one roof excellence in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. This cross-pollination of intellectual inquiry, scientific discovery, and creative exploration is an essential environment for innovative problem-solving and real-world impact. — President Gilliam
Boston University has always sought to bring together rigorous academic thinkers, ideas, and disciplines to meet the needs of society. Now, we must embrace new opportunities to fulfill our bold vision for the next era of learning, discovery, and impact.
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, It was good to see so many of you at the recent Faculty Assembly and Town Hall meetings. We covered a lot of ground, including an important update from Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Nicole Tirella and me on Boston University’s financial status. I write […]
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, I am delighted to announce that Colin S. Duckett has been appointed Boston University's next provost and chief academic officer, effective July 1, 2026. A distinguished scholar and experienced academic leader, Colin brings the intellectual vision and a record of strengthening research and teaching that will help shape […]
In late February, Boston University President Melissa Gilliam unveiled a set of shared goals and “guiding principles” that she said will shape and define the University for generations to come. “This strategic framework will help us harness our many strengths, achieve our ambitions, and address critical challenges facing our University and other institutions of higher […]
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Today, I am pleased to announce Charting Our Future, Boston University’s Strategic Framework, a set of shared goals, guiding principles, and initial programs that align us in common purpose to advance this leading urban research institution. During my 18-plus months here, I have had the opportunity to visit […]
Photos by Janice Checchio and Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography. At Boston University, we say we are “Boston’s University,” because we are deeply committed to serving this city, and because the city is deeply committed to us. This symbiotic relationship was initiated at our founding and is central to the common future we will […]
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 […]
It's cold today. A January cold that goes deep. The kind that makes you think about what's inside and what's outside. What we carry and what we face. Thank you all for being here. And thank you, Nick, for bringing us together to engage in conversation, and to interact with the challenging words from Dr. […]
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 […]