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 […]
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 […]
Welcome Back and Meeting This Moment
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 […]
Celebrating “You Are Why”
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 […]
Living Our Values
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 […]
University Budget Outlook and Sustaining Our Future
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 […]