From Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone to today’s Nobel laureates, Pulitzer winners, Fulbright scholars, and groundbreaking researchers, Boston University has long fostered innovation, ambition, and achievement. The honors and awards below showcase the ingenuity and impact of BU’s community across every discipline.
National Awards & Distinctions
Each year, Boston University has the pleasure of celebrating faculty whose work has been recognized through an impressive roster of national and international distinctions.
University-Wide Faculty Awards
Each academic year, the Office of the Provost calls for nominations to recognize faculty for their achievement in teaching, research, and career development.
University Lecture
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 vast array of disciplines and research topics, yet they share a common commitment to excellence in scholarly inquiry and discovery.
Funding & Award Opportunities
Find more award opportunities for students and faculty from BU and beyond.
7,609
publications in 2024.
9
Nobel Prizes awarded to Boston University faculty.
30
Pulitzer Prizes awarded to Boston University community members.