alumni
Rev. Tom Sears (’59) honored for Lifetime of Generosity to BUSTH
Last week, the Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) welcomed alumnus Rev. Tom Sears (’59) into Boston University’s William Fairfield Warren Society with a surprise reception, in recognition of more than 60 years of extraordinary generosity and philanthropic leadership. Through cumulative giving exceeding $1 million, Sears has helped shape the life and future of the […]
Cheering for Service: NCA GoBeGreat finalists led by BUSTH alumnus Grant Magness (‘25)
By Matti Trimbath (MTS’27) Update: As of March 1, 2026, the Hot Shots Dream Team was crowned the winner of the GoBeGreat Award. Full details can be found here. A Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) alumnus has helped propel a Georgia Cheer Team to the top three national finalists of the NCA GoBeGreat Award […]
Rev. Adam Randazzo (’09) featured in Bostonia for Church Re-Opening
The following is an excerpt from Bostonia’s article “An Ipswich Church Rises from the Rubble” by Steve Holt, featuring alumnus Adam Randazzo (’09), published on December 11, 2025. When the ceiling collapsed at Living Faith United Methodist Church in Ipswich, Mass., pastor Adam Randazzo was determined not to let the congregation’s future collapse with it. Any other […]
Rev. Dr. Anastasia Kidd (’04,’18) and Dr. Chad Moore (’16,GRS’24) featured in BU Today for New Wineskins Network
The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “BU School of Theology Receives $1 million to Build a Support Network of New England Churches” by Steve Holt, featuring Director of Contextual Education and Lecturer Anastasia Kidd (’04,’18), and Director of Enrollment Chad Moore (’16,GRS’24), published on December 5, 2025. … The School of Theology (STH) […]
BUSTH Faculty, Alumni, and Students present at the 2025 AAR & SBL Annual Meeting
By Dimitri Bawole (’26) The 2025 annual meetings of American Academy of Religion (AAR) and Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) were held in Boston from November 22–25, bringing together thousands of professors, students, authors, publishers, scholars and religious leaders from around the world. The conference featured a diverse array of panels, workshops, and presentations that […]
BUSTH announces Distinguished Alumni for 2025
The Boston University School of Theology (BUSTH) is pleased to announce this year’s Distinguished Alumni for 2025. A list of previous winners can be found on the BUSTH website. “Exuding light in a troubled world, these amazing alumni are preeminently distinguished by their bridge-building work—bridging cultures of east and west or north and south, bridging […]
Boston University School of Theology announces the Inaugural Fr. Vincent Machozi (’15) Colloquium
Ecologies of Peacemaking: Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and Conflict Transformation in Africa The Boston University School of Theology is honored to announce the inaugural Fr. Vincent Machozi Colloquium, a new academic gathering dedicated to advancing dialogue and scholarship at the critical intersection of climate change, environmental justice, and conflict transformation on the African continent. This […]
Bri Taylor (’25) featured in UMNews article about 2025 Young Adults Pilgrimage of Peace
The following is an excerpt from the article “Young adults walk paths of peace” featuring Bri Taylor (’25), published by UMNews. Photo and article by the Rev. Thomas E. Kim, UM News. … A video presentation at the memorial vividly recounted the brutal suppression of the Democratic Uprising and the citizens’ resilient, ethical resistance. On […]
Rev. White-Hammond (’17) Emphasizes the Powers of Faith, Hope, and Resilience on Juneteenth
The following is an excerpt from the WXXI News article by Megan Mack, “Living on Earth” 2025 Juneteenth special; “The Poetry Café:” Juneteenth,” published on June 18, 2025. Click here to read the full article. In the first hour, this hour-long Juneteenth special from “Living on Earth” features a conversation with Rev. Mariama White-Hammond about the […]
Cornell Brooks (’87) remembers George Floyd’s death 5 years later
The following is an excerpt from the CBS News article, “Remembering George Floyd 5 years after his murder” published on May 25, 2025. Click here to read the full article and watch the interview with Prof. Cornell Brooks. May 25 marked the fifth anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, whose death at the hands of […]