We are continuing to make Boston University a global, intellectual destination, where science and scholarship help us understand the world, creativity and the arts enliven our hearts and minds, and a transformative academic experience can be had by those with the courage and curiosity to join this talented community.
We’re also thinking hard about who we are and how we work—carrying forward a campus culture that reflects our founding values, seeking new opportunities for efficiency and convergent research among campuses, and, as Boston’s University, finding new ways to serve the city we call home.
We’re making our vision a reality by defining areas for excellence. These are the Inaugural Initiatives.
Donor support accelerates and sustains these initiatives. All gifts, large and small, make an impact.
What happens when the will to excel is embodied by bold ventures? The stage is set for our next big thing.
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 […]
September 22, 2025 Dear Boston University Community Members, I hope that your semesters are off to a productive beginning and that you are enjoying seeing new and old colleagues, students, and friends. As we’ve returned to campus, I’ve been focused on the importance of the Boston University community and the significance of studying, working, and […]
September 4, 2025 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Welcome to campus. I hope that you have found time to rest and restore yourselves. This summer, our campus has been abuzz with classes and preparations for this academic year. Please join me in welcoming our newcomers. The Class of 2029—some 3,400 people from across […]
Welcome, Class of 2029! Today you officially become members of Boston University. This institution will challenge you in new ways, introduce you to new people and ideas, and further your understanding of what it means to be a citizen of our complex world. Welcome to this community, this family, this home. I have […]