Geeta K. Swamy Appointed Dean of the Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine
From President Melissa Gilliam and Provost Colin Duckett We are delighted to announce the appointment of Geeta K. Swamy, MD, as dean of the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. A nationally respected physician-scientist and highly accomplished academic leader, Geeta combines a distinguished record in patient care and research with extensive experience leading […]
2026 Career Development Professorship Awardees
From Dr. Colin Duckett, 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 G. Dalton […]
Leadership at BU Libraries
From Dr. Colin Duckett, Provost and Chief Academic Officer Earlier this year, a national search was launched to select a permanent University Librarian for Boston University. Following a comprehensive and competitive search process, I am pleased to announce the selection of Kate Donovan as University Librarian, effective December 7, 2026. Donovan comes to BU with […]
Boston University’s New Non-Discrimination Policy
From Senior Vice President for People, Belonging, and Culture Manuel Cuevas-Trisán and Provost Colin Duckett We are pleased to share that Boston University has finalized a new Non-Discrimination Policy, effective August 1, 2026. This policy replaces the Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy and reflects the University’s ongoing commitment to fostering a community in which all individuals […]
Appointment of Emily Rothman as the Assistant Provost for General Education
From Amie Grills, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs This spring, we announced an internal search to identify a new assistant provost for general education. We sought candidates who would bring intellectual leadership, strategic vision, and collaborative focus to the University-wide undergraduate general education program, the BU Hub. After a rigorous search, I am pleased to announce […]
Dr. Arun Upneja to Step Down as Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am writing today to share that Arun Upneja, dean of the School of Hospitality Administration (SHA), has informed me of his decision to step down from his role on July 31 and to return to faculty following a one-year sabbatical. Since his appointment in […]
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2026 Semester
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held three meetings during the spring 2026 semester on March 24, April 21, and May 12. At these meetings, the council voted to approve revisions and proposals related to the following policies, also available on the University Council website (Kerberos log-in […]
Leadership at the College of Fine Arts
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As Dean Harvey Young prepares to conclude his service as dean of the College of Fine Arts (CFA) while continuing in his role as Vice President for the Arts, I am pleased to share that Lynne Allen, professor of art and chair of Print Media & Photography, […]
Leadership at the College of General Studies; Announcing the Search Advisory Committee
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As College of General Studies Dean Natalie McKnight prepares to step down from her leadership role at the end of June, I am pleased to share that we have determined the composition of the search advisory committee and appointed Lynn O’Brien Hallstein, assistant provost for general education and professor of rhetoric […]
Announcing the University Librarian Search Advisory Committee
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last month, I shared our intent to conduct a national search for a new Boston University Librarian. Today, I am pleased to share the membership of the University Librarian Search Advisory Committee. I would like to thank the members of the committee, in advance, for […]