Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2023 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held four meetings during the spring 2023 semester on February 21, March 21, April 18, and May 9. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website: Revision... More
Appointment of Elise Morgan as Dean ad interim of the College of Engineering
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Earlier today, President Brown announced that College of Engineering Dean Kenneth Lutchen will serve as University provost and chief academic officer ad interim beginning July 1, 2023. I am pleased to announce that Elise Morgan, Maysarah K. Sukkar Professor of Engineering... More
Appointment of Jason Campbell-Foster as Dean of Students
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last October, following the appointment of Jason Campbell-Foster as interim associate provost and dean of students for the 2022-2023 academic year, we announced a national level search to identify a permanent incumbent for this important University-wide position. We have now successfully... More
All-University Commencement
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The All-University Commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 21 at Nickerson Field is just about two weeks away. If you plan to march in the academic procession at Commencement, I ask that you please submit the RSVP form. You should have received specific... More
Appointment of Melissa Holt as the Next Director of Kilachand Honors College
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past winter, we announced an internal search to identify a new director of Kilachand Honors College. We sought candidates who would bring the intellectual leadership, strategic vision, and track record of excellence in interdisciplinary scholarship essential to this signature liberal... More
2023 University Lecture – Call for Nominations
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Lecture Committee asks for your assistance in identifying nominees for the 2023 University Lecturer. The University Lecture was established in 1950 to honor members of the Boston University faculty engaged in outstanding research and creative pursuits. University Lecturers represent a... More
Appointment of Siobhan Dullea as Executive Director of Innovate@BU
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past fall, we launched a national search to identify a new executive director of Innovate@BU, Boston University’s state-of-the-art laboratory and training ground on the Charles River Campus for future entrepreneurs. After a competitive process that considered several top-notch business and... More
Establishment of the Boston University Arts Leadership Circle
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to announce the establishment of a new University-wide advisory group whose charge is to further elevate the profile of the arts at Boston University. Chaired by College of Fine Arts Dean Harvey Young, the Arts Leadership Circle will comprise... More
Promotions to Full Professor on the Charles River Campus
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are delighted to announce the promotion of 24 members of our Charles River Campus faculty to the rank of full professor at Boston University. Outstanding faculty are at the core of a successful research institution, producing discoveries and... More
MyBU Student Portal Is Live
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, we highlighted the changes BU students, faculty, and staff can expect to see as we roll out the Student Information System (SIS) Renewal Program over the next two years. We are pleased to announce that the MyBU Student Portal is... More