Promotions of Lecturers and Faculty with Modified Titles on the Charles River Campus
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, we have the pleasure of recognizing the promotions of talented faculty on the Charles River Campus to the ranks of full and associate professor, as we did in June. Other faculty colleagues, equally important to our teaching and research mission, have their promotions […]
Appointment of John Byers as Executive Director of AIDA
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I’m very pleased to announce that Professor John Byers has been appointed as the executive director of Boston University’s Artificial Intelligence Development Accelerator for Academic and Administrative Excellence (AIDA) and AI advisor to the provost, effective November 1. Byers is a professor of computer science […]
Professor Natalie McKnight to Step Down as Dean of the College of General Studies
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dean Natalie McKnight, who has led the Boston University College of General Studies (CGS) with distinction since 2013, has announced that she plans to step down from her leadership role at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic year and return to the faculty. A nationally […]
2025-2026 Career Development Professorship Awardees
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University 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 Gottlieb […]
Announcing New Leadership in the BU Office of Research
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am pleased to announce that Kenneth Lutchen has been appointed vice president and associate provost for research, effective September 1, 2025. Ken brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to advancing Boston University’s research mission. Most recently, he has served as […]
BU Sexual Misconduct Policy
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University is committed to maintaining a living, learning, and working environment free from discrimination and harassment through prevention efforts and vigorous enforcement of our nondiscrimination policies. This annual statement, issued as required by Massachusetts law, outlines BU’s Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy […]
Selection of Dr. Adnan Hyder as Dean of Boston University School of Public Health
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, as you may remember, we launched a national-level search for a new dean of the Boston University School of Public Health (SPH). After a competitive process that fielded an exceptional pool of candidates and included the broad consultation of the SPH community, President […]
Appointment of Professor Elise Morgan as Dean of the BU College of Engineering
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 […]
Implementation of New Interim University-wide Hazing Policy
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 […]
Actions Taken by the University Council during the Spring 2025 Semester
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 […]