2024 University Lecture

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer You are cordially invited to the 2024 University Lecture:  Why Not Better and Cheaper? Healthcare and Innovation James Rebitzer Peter and Deborah Wexler Professor of Management Questrom School of Business    Tuesday, November 12, 2024 7:30 pm Tsai Performance Center  685 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, Massachusetts […]

Important Updates to BU’s Nondiscrimination and Harassment Policies and Procedures

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free of discrimination and harassment through prevention efforts, vigorous enforcement of our nondiscrimination policies, and providing resources for our community members. I am writing to share an important update about our ongoing work in […]

2024-2025 Career Development Professorship Awardees

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, Boston University has the pleasure of awarding Career Development Professorships to several talented junior faculty members emerging as future leaders in their fields. This year’s awards are made possible through the generous support of BU Trustee S.D. Shibulal (MET ’88) and his family; […]

Formation of the School of Public Health Dean Search Advisory Committee and Appointment of Dr. Michael Stein as Dean ad interim, Effective January 1, 2025

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past spring, Dr. Sandro Galea announced he will be stepping down as dean of the Boston University School of Public Health (SPH) at the end of December 2024 to become the inaugural dean at a newly established school of public health at Washington University […]

Absences for Religious Observances

From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer During the course of the academic year, members of our community may request excused absences from attending classes or participating in examination, work, or study requirements in order to accommodate the observance of their religious faiths. A full reading of the University’s Policy on Absence […]