School of Public Health Announcements
Upcoming Religious Holidays, Fall 2026
Dear colleagues, As you may know, two holidays are coming up at the start of the semester. Rosh Hashanah will begin Friday, September 11 at sundown and ends after nightfall on Sunday, September 13. Yom Kippur, will begin Sunday, September 20 before sunset and ends after nightfall on Monday, September 21. Individuals observing Rosh Hashanah and Yom […]
Labor Day Holiday
Dear Colleagues, In observance of the Labor Day holiday weekend, the School of Public Health will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, September 4. Thank you for all that you do and for your continued hard work and commitment to our School and community. We hope the early closing provides an opportunity to get […]
Reminder: Fall 2026 School Assembly Schedule
Dear Colleagues, As we approach the start of the fall semester, I look forward to resuming our monthly school assemblies. These assemblies are a critical part of our SPH community, and I encourage all faculty and staff to join in-person as their schedules allow. For those who may be unable to join us in person, […]
New AI Teaching and Learning Collaborative for Faculty
From Debbie Cheng, Assistant Dean of Data Science Dear SPH Faculty, The Center for Health Data Science is pleased to launch the AI Teaching & Learning Collaborative, a new faculty peer-learning initiative focused on the thoughtful and responsible use of generative AI in teaching and learning. As generative AI continues to reshape higher education, many […]
New Convergent Research Funding Available
Boston University Office of Research Dear Boston University Faculty, I am pleased to announce that two inaugural convergent research funding opportunities are now available. These opportunities mark an exciting new chapter for high-impact research at Boston University, bringing exceptional faculty from across disciplines together to foster new collaborations and address our society’s most pressing challenges. […]
Volunteers Needed for Fall SPH Orientation!
Calling all staff, faculty, and current students! Graduate Student Life is looking for volunteers to join us in welcoming our incoming students! Volunteers play an essential role as greeters, tour guides, and more. With your help, we hope to facilitate a wonderful orientation experience for our new students. If you are interested, please sign up […]
New Convergent Research Funding Available
Boston University Office of Research Dear Boston University Faculty, I am pleased to announce that two inaugural convergent research funding opportunities are now available. These opportunities mark an exciting new chapter for high-impact research at Boston University, bringing exceptional faculty from across disciplines together to foster new collaborations and address our society’s most pressing challenges. […]
Welcoming our New Head of Advancement, Dan Tierney to BUSPH
Dear BUSPH Community, I am pleased to share that Daniel (Dan) Tierney will be joining the Boston University School of Public Health as our new Assistant Dean of Advancement, Business Development and Partnerships, effective September 8. Dan brings an exceptional combination of experience in higher education leadership, philanthropy, business development, and strategic partnerships. Throughout his career, he has helped […]
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 […]