With a laboratory of innovation dating back to Professor Alexander Graham Bell’s invention of the telephone, Boston University faculty, students, and alumni have never shied away from aspiration, hard work, or extraordinary achievement.
Today, BU proudly counts among its distinguished current and past faculty six Nobel Laureates and dozens of Guggenheim and MacArthur fellows, Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award winners, New York Times best-selling authors, and hundreds of nationally renowned scholars in every discipline. BU students have been historically high achievers, as well, with eight Rhodes scholars since 1971; a tradition of nationally recognized research projects, creative endeavors, and intellectual pursuits; and ongoing distinction as one of the nation’s largest producers of Fulbright scholars.
The pages in this section chronicle much of the ingenuity, industriousness, and accomplishments taking place each day within the BU community. They also highlight the depth and diversity of knowledge of BU’s professoriate through the publication of critically acclaimed books and other creative works.
In addition to their duties as educators and researchers, Boston University faculty are also accomplished, award-winning authors across nearly every discipline.
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, we announced the formation of a search advisory committee to help identify the next permanent dean of the Boston University College of Engineering (ENG). Professor Elise Morgan has served as dean ad interim of the college since July 2023 and has provided exemplary […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In December 2024, the federal Stop Campus Hazing Act was signed into law, requiring colleges and universities to report hazing incidents and to disclose policies regarding hazing prevention and awareness programs. Although Massachusetts hazing prevention laws have long existed and the University already had a […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held four meetings during the spring 2025 semester on February 18, March 18, April 15, and May 13. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website (Kerberos protected): Revised Suspension or […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Gilliam and I are very pleased to announce the promotions of 17 faculty members on the Charles River Campus to the rank of associate professor with tenure; five to the rank of associate professor, non-tenure track; and three to the rank of tenured full […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each spring, we have the pleasure of announcing the recipients of two of our most prestigious University-wide teaching awards: the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology and the Boston University Provost’s Scholar-Teacher of the Year Award. These awards each […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am writing to share a few structural changes within the Office of the Provost. My vision is that this new structure will streamline our operations, foster greater collaboration across the University, and enhance our ability to support our faculty, staff, and students. First, to […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Gilliam and I are delighted to announce the promotion of 23 members of our Charles River Campus faculty to the rank of full professor at Boston University. At the heart of great universities are outstanding faculty, whose scholarship and teaching advance our understanding of […]
From Dr. Melissa Gilliam, President and Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer 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 […]