Announcement of the Boston University AI Task Force
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim I write today to announce the appointment of a new University-wide task force focused on developing best practices and shared approaches around the use of generative AI at BU. All of us are witnessing in real time the rapid emergence of generative AI […]
Invitation to Participate in Provost’s Mentor Fellows Program
From Dr. Kenneth Lutchen, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer ad interim I write to invite your participation in the fifth annual Provost’s Mentor Fellows Program, a selective cohort-based program designed to promote and highlight excellence in mentoring. Participants in this program will join a community of faculty committed to deepening their mentoring practices, identify […]
Appointment of Siobhan Dullea as Executive Director of Innovate@BU
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer This past fall, we launched a national search to identify a new executive director of Innovate@BU, Boston University’s state-of-the-art laboratory and training ground on the Charles River Campus for future entrepreneurs. After a competitive process that considered several top-notch business and academic sector candidates, I […]
Establishment of the Boston University Arts Leadership Circle
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I write to announce the establishment of a new University-wide advisory group whose charge is to further elevate the profile of the arts at Boston University. Chaired by College of Fine Arts Dean Harvey Young, the Arts Leadership Circle will comprise senior University arts leaders […]
MyBU Student Portal Is Live
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Last fall, we highlighted the changes BU students, faculty, and staff can expect to see as we roll out the Student Information System (SIS) Renewal Program over the next two years. We are pleased to announce that the MyBU Student Portal is live, and students […]
Creation of a New LGBTQIA+ Center for Students at Boston University; Launch of National Search for Center Director
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer and Dr. Robert A. Brown, President Boston University’s ability to create spaces where students can feel a sense of belonging, build connection, and enjoy new opportunities for engagement and reflection is central to both our mission and strategic planning. Following extensive conversation across our community […]
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 […]
Launch of Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am pleased to announce the launch of the Boston University Inclusive Pedagogy Initiative, a University-wide effort with the ultimate goal of improving learning and educational outcomes for all of our students. Research shows that when educators implement inclusive pedagogy – that is, pedagogy that […]
Call for Ideas for Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Initiative
From Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Michael Collins, Chancellor, UMass Chan Medical School, Dr. Alan Garber, Provost, Harvard University, and Dr. Marty Schmidt, Provost, MIT The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative has invited Letters of Intent to establish a second CZ Biohub, expanding on the success of the initial San Francisco-based CZ Biohub. […]
Appointment of Kenneth Freeman as Interim Vice President and Associate Provost for Online Programs At-Scale; Formation of Search Committee for Permanent Vice President and Associate Provost
From Dr. Robert A. Brown, University President and Dr. Jean Morrison, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University’s continued growth as a leading private research institution will rely on our ability to provide outstanding undergraduate and graduate education that advances innovative instruction and expands our reach and access to new audiences of learners around the […]