Committed to Our International Students and Scholars
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Late last week, we learned that the US Department of Homeland Security finalized a new rule that establishes a set period of stay for certain visa holders, including international students and scholars. The rule eliminates the “duration of status” system that allowed many international students to remain in […]
Aligning Our Leadership Structure to Support Charting Our Future
Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, I am writing to share several leadership updates and organizational changes that support our ongoing efforts to advance the goals of our strategic framework, Charting Our Future, and position Boston University for continued success. First, please join me in a warm welcome for our new University Provost […]
Reflections on this year
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, It was wonderful to see so many of you over the weekend as we celebrated with the Class of 2026. My sincerest congratulations, again, to our students and their families on this momentous achievement, and to all the staff and faculty who enriched the students’ Boston University experience. […]
Update Regarding Arrest and Campus Safety
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, I’m writing to inform you of a situation that has resulted in the arrest and charging of an individual accused of harassing and making serious threats against students, deans, and the campus community. The individual, who is not an active student at Boston University, was taken into custody […]
Manuel Cuevas-Trisan Appointed Senior Vice President for People, Belonging, and Culture
Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, I am delighted to announce that Manuel Cuevas-Trisán will join Boston University as our inaugural Senior Vice President for People, Belonging, and Culture, effective July 1, 2026. Throughout his career, Manuel has demonstrated an ability to lead through complexity while keeping a clear focus on people, culture, […]
You Are Why: Students in Action
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Today, I am pleased to announce the next phase of “You Are Why,” which will focus on the student experience. “You Are Why: Students in Action” celebrates our students and enables us to seek new partnerships and philanthropic opportunities to fund undergraduate academic and career scholarships, internships, and […]
Let Us Pause
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Over the last several weeks, there has been a great deal of conversation about Boston University’s outward-facing sign policy. Thank you to the many community members who have met with me and the senior leadership team to discuss this issue. I appreciate hearing a range of perspectives. What […]
University Financial Outlook
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 […]
Announcing BU’s New Provost
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 […]
Charting Our Future
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 […]