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 Colleagues, I am pleased to announce the appointment of five faculty members as William Fairfield Warren Distinguished Professors. Named in honor of Boston University’s first president, this award is the highest distinction bestowed upon senior faculty members who remain actively involved in research, scholarship, teaching, and the University’s civic life. David A. Boas, Ji-Xin […]
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, We are delighted to announce the appointment of Geeta K. Swamy, MD, as dean of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. A nationally respected physician-scientist and highly accomplished academic leader, Geeta combines a distinguished record in patient care and research with extensive experience leading a […]
Dear Members of the Boston University Community, After the quiet of summer, it is wonderful to see our campuses filled with students starting classes and making friends—the energy is high as we embark on a new year together. As a comprehensive, global research institution with a uniquely collaborative spirit, we are called to amplify our […]
Welcome, Class of 2030! 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 our community, our family, our home. *** Since […]
Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, We are proud to announce a major milestone at Boston University, one that brings us closer to our shared vision of the University as a place of true convergence and collaboration. Today, we are launching new programs to support convergent research and cultivate collaboration, with a focus […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]