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 […]
In late February, Boston University President Melissa Gilliam unveiled a set of shared goals and “guiding principles” that she said will shape and define the University for generations to come. “This strategic framework will help us harness our many strengths, achieve our ambitions, and address critical challenges facing our University and other institutions of higher […]
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 […]
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 […]
I’m pleased to share with you Boston University’s 2024 Annual Report and to reflect on a year of many successes.