Category: Learning

Sargent College Acquired

February 28th, 1929 in Campus, Learning

Sargent College, a privately owned school of allied health founded by Dudley Allen Sargent in 1881, becomes part of Boston University.

US President Taft Was a Professor at BU

February 28th, 1921 in Leaders, Learning

President William Howard Taft, who lectured on legal ethics at Boston University School of Law from 1918 to 1921, is appointed 10th Chief Justice of the United States following his tenure as the 27th US president (from 1909 to 1913). To date, he is the only person to hold both positions.

First Evening Courses in New England Offered

February 28th, 1921 in Firsts, Learning

On January 4, 1921, the College of Liberal Arts offers New England’s first evening courses leading to AB and BS degrees.

Predecessor of SSW Opens

February 28th, 1919 in Campus, Learning

The School of Religious Education and Social Service opens.

PAL (Later CBA) Established

February 28th, 1919 in Campus, Learning

The College of Secretarial Science opens its doors; it becomes the College of Practical Arts and Letters in 1924 and is absorbed into the College of Business Administration in 1955.

SED Established

February 28th, 1918 in Campus, Learning

The School of Education is established.

First Summer Term Held

February 28th, 1915 in Campus, Learning

The University holds its first Summer Term.

SMG (Formerly CBA) Established

February 28th, 1913 in Campus, Learning

The College of Business Administration, later the School of Management, is established. Journalism courses are taught there until the School of Public Relations opens three decades later.

Collegiate Life Course Requirement

February 28th, 1904 in Campus, Learning

William Marshall Warren, son of the University’s first president, becomes dean of the College of Liberal Arts and assistant professor of philosophy. Freshmen are required to take his course on “Collegiate Life,” which features questions about the campus and downtown Boston, and are expected to explore the city to discover its history and beauty.

First Japanese LAW Graduate

February 28th, 1877 in Commencement, Firsts, Learning

Takeo Kikuchi is the first Japanese graduate of Boston University School of Law.