Appointment of Dr. Barbara Jones as Next Dean of the Boston University School of Social Work
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, we announced a national search to identify the next dean of the School of Social Work (SSW). We sought candidates who would bring a record of distinguished scholarship; dynamic clinical, academic, and administrative leadership; and the energy and vision essential for guiding SSW’s […]
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Spring 2023 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held four meetings during the spring 2023 semester on February 21, March 21, April 18, and May 9. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website: Revision to Faculty Handbook, Section […]
Appointment of Elise Morgan as Dean ad interim of the College of Engineering
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Earlier today, President Brown announced that College of Engineering Dean Kenneth Lutchen will serve as University provost and chief academic officer ad interim beginning July 1, 2023. I am pleased to announce that Elise Morgan, Maysarah K. Sukkar Professor of Engineering Design and Innovation, has […]
All-University Commencement
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The All-University Commencement scheduled for Sunday, May 21 at Nickerson Field is just about two weeks away. If you plan to march in the academic procession at Commencement, I ask that you please submit the RSVP form. You should have received specific information regarding Commencement […]
Appointment of Melissa Holt as the Next Director of Kilachand Honors College
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past winter, we announced an internal search to identify a new director of Kilachand Honors College. We sought candidates who would bring the intellectual leadership, strategic vision, and track record of excellence in interdisciplinary scholarship essential to this signature liberal arts program at Boston […]
2023 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 2023 University Lecturer. The University Lecture was established in 1950 to honor members of the Boston University faculty engaged in outstanding research and creative pursuits. University Lecturers represent a vast array of […]
Promotions to Full Professor 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 Charles River Campus faculty to the rank of full professor at Boston University. Outstanding faculty are at the core of a successful research institution, producing discoveries and solutions each day […]
Your BU, Your Voice: Take the Belonging & Culture Survey
From Dr. Robert A. Brown, President and Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dear Boston University Community Members: This past September, we announced the creation of the Belonging & Culture Survey, BU’s first-ever campus-wide assessment gauging the sense of inclusion and belonging felt by students, faculty, and staff. We are pleased to […]
Appointment of Dr. Nancy Sullivan as an Edward Avedisian Professor and Professor of Microbiology and Biology
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Karen Antman, Medical Campus Provost and Dean, Arum V. Chobanian and Edward Avedisian School of Medicine Last fall, we announced the appointment of Dr. Nancy Sullivan as director of the National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories (NEIDL) at Boston University. Prior to joining Boston […]
Actions Taken by the University Council During the Fall 2022 Semester
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer The Boston University Council held four meetings during the fall 2022 semester on September 13, October 18, November 15, and December 13. At these meetings, the council voted to approve the following policies, also available on the University Council website: Revision to Faculty Handbook Policy […]