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 […]
All-University Commencement
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The All-University Commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 20 at Nickerson Field is just about two weeks away. If you plan to march in the processional at Commencement, I ask that you please email bugrad18@bu.edu with your name and school/college. You should have received specific information […]
2018 University Lecture – Nominations Deadline April 9, 2018
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Lecture Committee asks for your assistance in identifying nominees for the 2018 University Lecturer. Nomination forms are due by April 9, 2018 and should be submitted via e-mail to the Office at the Provost at provost@bu.edu. The University Lecture was established in 1950 to […]
Implementation of Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) at Boston University
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Diane Tucker, Vice President, Human Resources The Massachusetts Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) will take effect on April 1, 2018. This new law entitles employees to reasonable accommodations for pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, bans discrimination based on pregnancy, and prohibits employers from retaliating against […]
The BU Hub: Boston University’s New General Education Program
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As many of you know, freshmen entering in fall of 2018 will be enrolled in the BU Hub, Boston University’s new, university-wide general education program. As continuing undergraduate students, it is important to note that your general education requirements will not change. A university […]
2018 University Lecture – Call for Nominations
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The University Lecture Committee asks for your assistance in identifying nominees for the 2018 University Lecturer. The University Lecture was established in 1950 to honor members of the Boston University faculty engaged in outstanding research. University Lecturers represent a vast array of disciplines and […]