Congratulations to all the Sargent College seniors who presented their honors thesis projects this week. The Senior Thesis for Distinction is an opportunity for exceptional undergraduate Sargent College seniors to complete an in-depth research experience within a major or minor field of study. Under the supervision of a faculty mentor, this year, six students developed […]
Congratulations to the 2022 recipients of the Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence, Faculty and Staff Award of Merit, and the Special Recognition of Extraordinary Service. These honors recognize faculty and staff’s ongoing commitment to service and teaching excellence during the 2021-2022 academic year. Professor Kaytlin Eldred is the recipient of the Whitney R. […]
Pediatric surgeon, researcher, educator and former chief of pediatric surgery Patricia Donahoe, MD, (Sargent’58) will deliver the Sargent College commencement address on May 22. Director of Pediatric Surgical Research Laboratories at Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Donahoe will address undergraduate and graduate students from the Sargent Class of 2022 earning degrees in health disciplines including health […]
Autism advocate and scientist Dr. Temple Grandin toured Sargent College during her visit to Boston University. Dr. Grandin met with Sargent faculty and students to hear about autism research underway across our programs, including in Sargent’s Families & Autism Research Lab, Human Systems Neuroscience Lab, and Motor Development Lab Later in the day, Dr. Grandin […]
Erin is an academic counselor to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. She meets with external transfer students to evaluate their credentials and works with students interested in pursuing dual-degrees and double majors. She advises the Sargent College Honor Society and serves as co-advisor to the Peer Mentor program.
Tawanna Adams provides executive support to the dean of Sargent College while managing the many dynamic functions of the Dean’s Office. This includes providing administrative and project support for the dean and various constituencies. She helps ensure efficient operations across Sargent and is responsible for coordinating and communicating with key internal and external audiences including […]
Daniel Young serves as the associate dean for finance and administration and is the college’s senior fiscal and administrative officer and principal financial advisor to the dean. As a key member of the College’s leadership team, he leads operational management for the College, with responsibility for its operating and capital budgets, research administration, human resources, […]
Now enrolling for September, 2021 About the Program This five-month, fully online certificate program equips learners with the knowledge and skills to effectively lead interprofessional teams. Our program is designed for individuals with three or more years of professional experience in any health profession or setting, who lead, or aspire to lead, interprofessional teams. Learners […]
Physical Therapy and Health Science faculty received the 2021 Whitney R. Powers Awards and Faculty Award of Merit, recognizing their ongoing commitment to service and teaching excellence during the 2020-2021 academic year. Professors Bria Dunham and Diane Heislein were honored with the 2021 Whitney R. Powers Award for Teaching Excellence. Recognizing outstanding members of the […]
Julie Morita, MD, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), will deliver the 2021 Sargent College virtual commencement address. As the nation’s largest private philanthropy dedicated solely to improving the nation’s health, RWJF is focused on advancing health equity where everyone in America has a fair and just opportunity to live the […]
(4/16/2021, The Daily Free Press) Though COVID-19 has largely dominated health-related news since last year, health inequities and immigrant vulnerabilities are still critical topics that persisted before the pandemic. Boston University School of Medicine, BU School of Public Health, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the Boston Medical Center co-hosted the “Immigrant Health […]
A Message from Sargent College Dean Chris Moore This past week, even as we continue to make incremental gains in the fight against an insidious and devious virus, we find ourselves in collective mourning after yet another mass shooting. We condemn the violent attacks in Atlanta, the resurgent anti-Asian bigotry we’re experiencing nationally and internationally, […]
(3/15/2021, CNN) “In 1999, the late William Anthony, a psychologist and Boston University professor, and his wife, Camille, instituted National Napping Day. Their intent was to overcome American cultural prejudice against napping and to raise awareness about the health benefits of catching up on quality sleep.” Read the article
(3/2/2021, 23ABC News) “The GRE presents a real barrier to people. It is disproportionately powerful in its effect on racial and ethnic minorities.” – Christopher Moore, Dean of the College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Read the article