The Office of the Provost is the hub of Boston University’s scholastic enterprise, supervising all academic programming, faculty affairs, global programs, and space planning, as well as a range of strategic initiatives across the institution.

At the heart of our operation is a dedicated team of people working across dozens of offices to uphold BU’s standard of academic excellence and ensure that everyone—from students to faculty and staff—has the information and support they need to thrive.  

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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