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.
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 […]
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 […]