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University News

College of Fine Arts Names New Directors for Schools of Theatre, Music, and Visual Arts

March 20, 2024

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New Career Development Director Plans to Expand Initiatives to Graduate Students

February 12, 2024

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COM’s New Dalton Family Professor Knows Disinformation from Personal Experience

January 23, 2024

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University News

Gary Nicksa, Who Managed BU through Recession and Pandemic, Is Retiring after 18 Years of Financial Stewardship

December 8, 2023

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Prize-Winning Journalist Jamil Smith Named Top Editor of The Emancipator

November 17, 2023

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Community Reaction

BU Community Reacts to Melissa L. Gilliam, BU’s 11th President

October 5, 2023

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University News

Photos—Melissa L. Gilliam Welcomed as BU’s 11th President

October 4, 2023

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Administration

Fun Facts about BU’s Next President, Melissa L. Gilliam—Gamer, Ceramicist, Keyboard Novice…

October 4, 2023

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University News

Melissa L. Gilliam, BU’s New President, Brings Robust Research Background in Well-Being of Young People

October 4, 2023

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University News

Boston University Names 11th President: Melissa L. Gilliam, Physician, Educator, Scholar

October 4, 2023

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Joan Donovan, Nationally Recognized Expert in Misinformation and Disinformation, Joins BU Faculty

August 16, 2023

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NEW APPOINTMENT

Jack Dennerlein Appointed New Dean of Sargent College

July 28, 2023

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New BUPD Chief Robert Lowe Values Inclusivity and Transparency, Will Contribute to Student Well-Being

July 10, 2023

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Sociologist and Scholar Anthony Abraham Jack’s Mission: Create a More Welcoming Campus

June 26, 2023

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Leading Texas Scholar Is New Dean of BU School of Social Work

June 15, 2023

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University News

College of Engineering Dean Kenneth Lutchen Named Interim BU Provost

May 31, 2023

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University News

Howard Thurman Center Taps Veteran Staffer as New Leader

May 23, 2023

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Jason Campbell-Foster Appointed BU Dean of Students

May 18, 2023

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BU Appoints Kenneth Freeman Interim University President as Search Continues

May 10, 2023

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Wheelock’s Melissa Holt to Lead Kilachand Honors College

April 25, 2023

Wheelock’s Melissa Holt to Lead Kilachand Honors College