Alumni/ae News
Memoir “Coming Alive” by Rev. Dr. Anne Ierardi (STH’90) Wins Next Generation INDIE Book Award
The content below is provided courtesy of Rev. Dr. Anne Ierardi’s (STH’90) newsletter, which can be found here. I was excited to learn that my book, Coming Alive, memoir, tied for first place in the LESBIAN/GAY/BISEXUAL/TRANSGENDER/QUEER+ category for the Next Generation INDIE awards. There were nine finalists, including the other winner. Robert Steele won for Banned in California […]
Rev. Rashad D. McPherson (STH’15) Serves as The Music Director at The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative
This press release was originally published by The City Life Org and can be found here. The Broadway League’s Black to Broadway Initiative presents the second annual Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth concert, a free outdoor event centered around Black artistry and community. This 90-minute concert is open to all and takes place at Duffy Square in Times Square (Broadway between […]
Prof. Luis Menéndez-Antuña Featured in BU Today
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “My Coming Out Story: Luis Menéndez-Antuña” by Alene Bouranova, featuring Assistant Professor of New Testament Luis Menéndez-Antuña, published on June 8, 2022. Click here to read the full article. STH assistant professor on creating space for exploring identity and religion I’m not a big fan of […]
Rev. Vernon K. Walker, Jr. (STH ’16) Featured in Wbur Local Coverage
The following is an excerpt from “Cambridge nonprofit gives away ACs to help residents beat the heat,” published on May 24, 2022 by Amanda Beland in Wbur Local Coverage. The original article can be found here. Cambridge nonprofit gives away ACs to help residents beat the heat As summer arrived early in New England over […]
Prof. Shively T. J. Smith to Speak at White House Historical Association Event
Assistant Professor of New Testament Shively T. J. Smith will be the featured speaker for the White House Historical Association Event “Conversations Between a First Lady and a University Dean: An Untold Story.” The event will take place on Thursday, June 9 at 5:30pm ET, and interested viewers can participate by signing up through the […]
BUSTH Publishes Annual FOCUS Magazine for 2022
June 2022 – The Boston University School of Theology (STH) is pleased to announce the publication of its annual scholarly magazine, focus. The magazine’s theme this year is transformational leadership, and it features close-ups on distinguished alums, interviews with retiring faculty members, and thought-provoking articles written by alums and faculty. The featured sermon was preached by […]
Boston University Celebrates Pride Month
This article was originally published by BU Today on May 31, 2022. The full article can be found here. Below is an excerpt only. Celebrate Pride at These Events around Boston From block parties to networking events, there are plenty of ways to engage by Kelsey Martirano (COM’23), May 31, 2022 Happy Pride, Terriers! The […]
Dr. Josef Sorett (STH ’00) Appointed Dean of Columbia College
Below is an excerpt of an announcement made by Lee C. Bollinger, from the Office of the President at Columbia University, on May 24, 2022. The full press release can be found here. Dear fellow members of the Columbia community: I am delighted to announce that I have appointed Josef Sorett to serve as the […]
BUSTH Welcomes New Director of Tom Porter Religion and Conflict Transformation Program
May 2022 – Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce the appointment of new full-time faculty member James (Jimmy) McCarty, who will begin at the end of July 2022. Dr. McCarty will join the faculty as Assistant Clinical Professor of Religion and Conflict Transformation and Director of the Tom Porter Religion and […]
BUSTH Hosts First In-Person May Convocation Since 2019
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, the Boston University School of Theology held its first in-person spring convocation ceremony since 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic. Friends and families of the graduates gathered in Marsh Chapel for the hooding and diploma ceremony, and many more were able to watch live online. “It is good to be in […]