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Prof. Shelly Rambo promoted to Full Professor
The following is an excerpt from the BU Today article “23 Charles River Campus Faculty Promoted to Full Professor” featuring Professor of Theology Shelly Rambo, published on May 21, 2025. ... Among the nearly two dozen faculty on Boston University’s Charles River Campus recently promoted to full professor are a computer... More
BUSTH celebrates Class of 2025
On Saturday, May 17, 2025, the Boston University School of Theology held its annual convocation ceremony and celebrated one of its most diverse classes ever. Friends and families of the graduates gathered in person at Marsh Chapel for the hooding and diploma ceremony, and many more were able to watch... More
Songs. Prayers. S’mores.
This article was written by Marc Chalufour and originally published in the 2025 issue of focus magazine, the annual publication of the BU School of Theology. This article can be found on page 8. The singing starts at the camp's farmhouse with a group of staffers: "Allelu, allelu, allelu, alleluia!" They... More
BUSTH Publishes Annual FOCUS Magazine for 2025
The Boston University School of Theology is pleased to announce the 2025 publication of its annual magazine focus. This issue's theme is "reimagining ministry," which asks the reader to consider new strategies for healing a hurting world. Our faculty, staff, and alumni are pushing these boundaries of ministry as evidenced... More
Prof. Emilie Townes interviewed by UChicago Divinity School
The following is an excerpt from the article “A Little Education Goes a Long Way” featuring Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies emilie m. townes published on May 6, 2025 by University of Chicago Divinity School. The bluster of early May in Hyde Park didn’t dim the... More
Boston University awarded Grant from Lilly Endowment to continue “Trauma-Responsive Congregations” Initiative
Boston University is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $611,500 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to continue and expand the "Trauma-Responsive Congregations" project. This project, which is a continuation of a four-year program previously funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative, will help the university scale the work... More
Ambassador David J. Young (STH ’87, Pardee ’88) Reflects on Multifaceted Leadership Experiences
The following is an excerpt from the Show Me Mizzou article by Randall Roberts, “A diplomat’s guide to uncertainty: Ambassador David Young recalls life lessons from a career on the road,” published on April 24, 2025. Click here to read the full article. "My path was a bit unconventional. After Missouri, I went... More
Dr. Paul H. Carr publishes “Containing Climate Change: To Save Us”
Dr. Paul H. Carr recently authored the text, "Containing Climate Change: To Save Us." The book description reads: "We have made some progress in slowing climate change, but billion-dollar weather extremes are increasing. In fire- and flood-prone areas, many homeowners cannot afford insurance if it’s available. Some may remember waiting in line for... More
Rev. Dr. Michele DeMarco (’07)
The following obituary was originally posted by Alameda Funeral & Cremation Services and can be found here. Michele DeMarco peacefully passed away on Thursday at the age of 50 after a long battle with cancer. She was born to Rosemary and Charles DeMarco in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and was a loving partner to... More
Executive Director, Full-Time, EGMH: Houston, TX
The Eternal Gandhi Museum Houston (EGMH), the only free-standing museum in the Americas dedicated to the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi and the principles of nonviolent conflict resolution, seeks a visionary and strategic Executive Director to lead the institution into its next phase of growth and impact. Opened in 2023, EGMH... More