The Office of the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs provides leadership for University-wide academic programs, promotes curricular innovation, and facilitates the collaboration of Boston University’s 17 schools and colleges to strengthen the undergraduate experience. The office supports students applying for prestigious national and international scholarships; awards student scholarships and prizes for academic achievement; and confers faculty awards for excellence in teaching.
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From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I’m very pleased to announce that Professor John Byers has been appointed as the executive director of Boston University’s Artificial Intelligence Development Accelerator for Academic and Administrative Excellence (AIDA) and AI advisor to the provost, effective November 1. Byers is a professor of computer science […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Dean Natalie McKnight, who has led the Boston University College of General Studies (CGS) with distinction since 2013, has announced that she plans to step down from her leadership role at the conclusion of the 2025-2026 academic year and return to the faculty. A nationally […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer As part of our University-wide commitment to recruit, support, and promote world-class faculty, I am delighted to share several important developments that strengthen the resources available to you and expand the ways we work together to advance our teaching, research, and scholarship. Boston University Faculty […]
Thursday, October 23 | 11AM - 2PM Photonics Building, 8 St. Mary's St., Room 906 BU Faculty Development is a new office that advances the intellectual growth and professional development of faculty by offering impactful educational opportunities for faculty at every career stage. We invite new and early career faculty to attend this resources fair […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Each year, Boston University awards Career Development Professorships to several talented early career faculty members emerging as future leaders in their chosen field of study. This year’s awards are made possible through the generosity of BU Trustee Nathaniel Dalton (LAW’91) and his wife Amy Gottlieb […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer I am pleased to announce that Kenneth Lutchen has been appointed vice president and associate provost for research, effective September 1, 2025. Ken brings a wealth of leadership experience and a deep commitment to advancing Boston University’s research mission. Most recently, he has served as […]
From Amie Grills, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Affairs, and Katie Steele, Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Advising With the fall term approaching, we are writing to share some exciting developments designed to enhance academic advising at BU. We know how important it is for you to have guidance and support as you navigate your academic journey. […]
From Dr. Gloria Waters, University Provost and Chief Academic Officer Boston University is committed to maintaining a living, learning, and working environment free from discrimination and harassment through prevention efforts and vigorous enforcement of our nondiscrimination policies. This annual statement, issued as required by Massachusetts law, outlines BU’s Interim Equal Opportunity and Title IX Policy […]