Boston University brings together under one roof excellence in the arts, the sciences, and the humanities. This cross-pollination of intellectual inquiry, scientific discovery, and creative exploration is an essential environment for innovative problem-solving and real-world impact. — President Gilliam
The Commencement ceremony celebrates the achievements of each of our students, but it means much more. Commencement celebrates the accomplishments of a great academic community, a community where you have studied and worked together, in classrooms, laboratories, and studios... Where you have listened to one another, challenged your beliefs, and allowed yourself to grow... And […]
April 25, 2025 Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, I am writing regarding resources for members of our community who are concerned about their safety, security, and privacy due to shifting federal immigration and/or visa policies. In our ongoing commitment to ensure our community has access to concrete information and expert guidance, we are launching BU […]
April 8, 2025 Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Yesterday, BU Today published an article detailing resources that are available to members of our community who are immigrants, international, or are otherwise feeling vulnerable. I encourage everyone to read the article and familiarize themselves with University efforts to support those who have come to Boston University […]
March 26, 2025 Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, Over the past few months, we have communicated with you about the University’s budget. As we move through the budget process, we want to be transparent about our findings and the steps we will take to address our short- and long-term financial health. Overall, […]
Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, I am pleased to announce the appointments of Kamrhan Farwell as senior vice president for university relations and Michele Schiele as senior vice president for advancement. Kamrhan joins Boston University from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she served as vice chancellor of communications. […]
Dear Members of Boston University’s Faculty and Staff, As many students return from spring break, I am writing to address several issues currently affecting our University and other institutions throughout the nation. Budget Pressures Earlier this semester, I announced that we would slow spending in response to our budgetary challenges. A confluence of factors and […]
March 6, 2025 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, We are pleased to announce the launch of the Boston University Task Force on Convergent Research and Education. This initiative will build upon our University’s strong foundation in impactful and collaborative work across disciplines. Convergent research integrates diverse fields—from, and not limited to, the sciences, […]
Dear Colleagues, I am writing today to provide an update on our financial outlook and share the steps we are taking to ensure Boston University continues to thrive. Despite an overall positive financial position, as we look to the future it is essential that we slow spending and focus our resources on our highest priorities. […]