2018-2019 Career Development Professorship Awardees
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, Boston University has the pleasure of recognizing a handful of talented junior educators emerging as future leaders within their respective fields through the award of Career Development Professorships. Made possible through the generous support of distinguished donors and alumni, these professorships are presented […]
Appointment of Professor Susan Fournier as Dean of the BU Questrom School of Business
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are delighted to announce that following a national-level search, we have selected Professor Susan Fournier to be the next Dean of the Questrom School of Business, effective August 27, 2018. Professor Fournier is Questrom Professor in Management, Professor of Marketing, and […]
Appointment of Professor Stan Sclaroff as Dean ad interim of the Boston University College of Arts & Sciences
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As recently announced, we will launch a national-level search to identify the next Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) at the beginning of the fall semester, with the goal of having the new Dean in place for the start of the 2019-2020 […]
University-wide Training on Sexual Misconduct Now Available
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer In February, I announced to the community through email, a website communication, and a BU Today article that Boston University would be moving to implement mandatory University-wide sexual misconduct training for all students, faculty, and staff. I promised to share more information with you as the […]
Dean Ann Cudd Appointed Provost at University of Pittsburgh; Process for the Appointment of the Interim Dean of the Boston University College of Arts & Sciences
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Ann Cudd, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) and Professor of Philosophy, has announced that she will leave Boston University to become the Provost at the University of Pittsburgh at the end of the summer. She will serve as Dean of CAS […]
Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff Nicole Hawkes to leave Boston University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am writing to announce that Nicole Hawkes, Associate Provost for Strategic Initiatives and Chief of Staff in the Office of the Provost, has accepted an offer to become Chief of Staff to the President at the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, one of 23 […]
Professor Thomas Fiedler to Step Down as Dean of the College of Communication (COM); Formation of the Dean Search Advisory Committee
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Thomas Fiedler, Professor of the Practice of Journalism and Dean of the College of Communication, has announced that he plans to step down from his leadership role at the conclusion of the 2018-2019 academic year. Dean Fiedler’s leadership over the last 10 years has resulted […]
Selection of Dr. Angela Onwuachi-Willig as Dean of the BU School of Law
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are very pleased to announce that following a national-level search, we have selected Dr. Angela Onwuachi-Willig as the next Dean of the BU School of Law. Dr. Onwuachi-Willig is among the nation’s top scholars on law and inequality and has garnered […]
Faculty Tenure and Promotions on the Charles River Campus
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are delighted to announce the promotion of 24 members of our faculty on the Charles River Campus to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure and 2 to the rank of Associate Professor, non-tenure track. Each year, these promotions and awards […]
Selection of Dr. K. Matthew Dames as Boston University Librarian
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, we launched a national search for a new Boston University Librarian to succeed Robert Hudson, who is retiring from the University after more than 40 years of service. Following a competitive search process, President Brown and I are very pleased to announce the […]