School of Public Health Announcements
SPH Pilot Funding Opportunities—Deadline September 1, 2026
The Boston University School of Public Health is dedicated to fostering creativity and innovation to advance our core purpose of Think. Teach. Do. for the health of all. To that end, we are pleased to share the Fall 2026 Request for Applications, which includes multiple funding opportunities to support the varied needs of faculty members […]
An Introduction from Chris Louis
Dear BUSPH Community, I am both honored and excited to begin serving as our School’s Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. Thank you, Dean Hyder, for this opportunity. As I begin this new role and work with our community to advance and innovate within our educational programs, I want to also take a moment to […]
Early Closure for the Independence Day Holiday
Dear BUSPH Community, As we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, I wanted to share with all that BUSPH will close early at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 2nd in advance of the Friday, July 3rd University holiday observance. Whether your plans include backyard barbecues, beach time, traveling, fireworks, or simply enjoying a well-earned afternoon with […]
Information about the Proposed Changes to the Uniform Guidance
Boston University will submit comments to advocate for fair and transparent federal policies on a proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budget rule. The rule would revise the Uniform Guidance governing federal grants and other financial assistance, with significant implications for the University’s research enterprise. Researchers may also submit individual comments or participate through their professional organizations. Learn more […]
Updates Regarding Leadership Appointments, Transitions, and Central Unit Changes
Dear BUSPH Community, I am writing to share several important updates regarding the reorganization of SPH’s central units, as well as leadership appointments and transitions. Together, these changes, which take effect July 1, 2026, are designed to better align our business operations with the academic and practice missions that define BUSPH, to strengthen the connection […]
End of Semester Events for Faculty & Staff
Dear Colleagues, It has been an incredibly busy semester. In January we kicked off the school’s 50th anniversary, last week we celebrated the accomplishments of our students, faculty, and staff during Convocation, and soon, we will wrap up our accreditation cycle with an official site visit by the Council on Education for Public Health. I […]
Announcement of Madeleine Scammell as Interim Associate Dean for Policy & Practice
Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Professor Madeleine Scammell has been appointed Interim Associate Dean for Policy & Practice, effective July 1, 2026. Under Madeleine’s leadership, the office of Associate Dean will catalyze, support and elevate practice opportunities for all faculty, staff, and students at SPH. She will oversee the school’s portfolio, linkages […]
Summer Professional Development Training Sessions for All — RSVP by June 1, 2026
Dear SPH Staff and Faculty Colleagues, We are pleased to share that BUSPH will be offering four professional development trainings this summer, free of charge and open to all staff and faculty who wish to attend. All sessions will run from 10:00–11:30 AM. The Excel session will be Zoom-only. The rest of the training sessions […]
Announcement of Chris Louis as Interim Associate Dean for Education
Dear Colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Professor Chris Louis has been appointed Interim Associate Dean for Education, effective July 1, 2026. Professor Louis is currently Clinical Professor in the Department of Health Law, Policy, and Management and has been at SPH since 2015. I am very pleased that he comes with the great experiences of […]
2026 Summer Flexibility for Staff
To the SPH Community, As we move into the summer months, we recognize the importance of flexibility and its value for work-life balance. We know that this time of year often includes changes in schedules and on-site presence across our community. While we are a 12-month operation and have Think-Teach-Do activities year-round, we also have […]