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Notes from the Provost: October 2026
Dear Friends, During Family & Friends weekend earlier this month, it was wonderful to see students and their loved ones experiencing the city and all that Boston University has to offer. Among the highlights for me was the opportunity to recognize some of BU's most outstanding students at the Provost Academic Awards Ceremony. Over the […]
Geeta K. Swamy Appointed Dean of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
From President Melissa Gilliam and Provost Colin Duckett 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 […]
Notes from the Provost: September 2026
Dear Friends, Every fall, Boston University fills up with new energy. New ideas taking shape in classrooms and labs. New people learning the place — including a few thousand still figuring out where their next class actually meets. My time as provost began this past July, a few months ahead of the Class of 2030. […]
2026 Career Development Professorship Awardees
From Dr. Colin Duckett, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, Boston University awards Career Development Professorships to several talented early career faculty members emerging as future leaders in their chosen field of study. This year’s awards are made possible through the generosity of BU Trustee Nathaniel Dalton (LAW’91) and his wife Amy G. Dalton […]
Leadership at BU Libraries
From Dr. Colin Duckett, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Earlier this year, a national search was launched to select a permanent University Librarian for Boston University. Following a comprehensive and competitive search process, I am pleased to announce the selection of Kate Donovan as University Librarian, effective December 7, 2026. Donovan comes to BU with […]
Notes from the Provost: August 2026
Dear Friends, I’m so inspired by the collaborative spirit that defines this community. The more people I meet, the more I appreciate the enthusiasm, expertise, and care that faculty and staff bring to their work each day. In my first few weeks, I've spent much of my time meeting colleagues across the University and learning […]
Boston University’s New Non-Discrimination Policy
From Senior Vice President for People, Belonging, and Culture Manuel Cuevas-Trisán and Provost Colin Duckett We are pleased to share that Boston University has finalized a new Non-Discrimination Policy, effective August 1, 2026. This policy replaces the Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy and reflects the University's ongoing commitment to fostering a community in which all individuals […]