Faculty Promotions and Tenure
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are delighted to announce the promotion of 10 members of our Charles River Campus faculty to the rank of Associate Professor with tenure, one to the rank of Professor with tenure, and one award of tenure to an Associate Professor. These […]
Vice President & Associate Provost for Research
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to inform you that Professor Andrei Ruckenstein has decided to step down from his role as Boston University’s Vice President & Associate Provost for Research at the end of this academic year. He will return to research and teaching in the Department of […]
The Beverly A. Brown Professorship for the Improvement of Urban Health
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As you may remember, we announced in early March the establishment of a new endowed professorship at Boston University in the emerging discipline of urban global health. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our trustee, Mr. Richard Shipley, the Beverly A. Brown Professorship for the […]
Living-Learning Programs Review Committee
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Living-learning communities are an important part of Boston University’s efforts to offer the best possible residential experience to students on our campuses. The hope of the living-learning community movement at large research universities (as seen at BU in programs like WISE@Warren, WISE-Up, the Kilachand Honors […]
Promotions to Full Professor
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer President Brown and I are delighted to announce the promotion of 17 members of our Charles River Campus faculty to Full Professor at Boston University. These extraordinary faculty members demonstrate the breadth, diversity, and depth of knowledge that have, over the years, defined Boston University’s […]
Appointment of Dr. Anthony Janetos as Director of the Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last spring, we launched a national-level search for a new Director of the Frederick S. Pardee Center for the Study of the Longer-Range Future. The Pardee Center has, over the last decade, emerged as an international destination for public policy scholarship and interdisciplinary research, having […]
Provost Morrison Featured in New Video Presentation Celebrating Bay State Innovation
Provost Morrison was recently among the featured speakers in a video presentation by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM), which highlighted the Bay State’s unique climate of innovation. The video was presented at AICUM’s annual dinner in December at the Seaport Hotel in Boston. Click here to view the video.
Appointment of Dr. Arun Upneja as Dean of the School of Hospitality Administration
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past fall, we commenced a national-level search for a new Dean of BU’s School of Hospitality Administration (SHA). We sought candidates who would bring the dynamic leadership, experience, commitment to excellence and vision essential for charting the future of SHA. After a rigorous and […]
NCAA Compliance
From: Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Todd Klipp, Senior VP, General Counsel, and Board of Trustees Secretary Boston University supports an intercollegiate athletics program that strives for excellence in sportsmanship, academics, and community while competing within the NCAA Division I environment. This affiliation carries with it a responsibility to follow […]
Dean Jay Halfond
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dean Jay Halfond informed President Brown and me earlier this semester that he has chosen to step down from his position as Dean of Metropolitan College (MET), effective December 31, 2012, and transition back to the faculty. His decision comes after long and careful consideration […]