Boston University

Administration

Photo of the “Boston University” sign with red flowers in front.

Staff

Staff Excited about Remote Work Policy, although Some Want More

June 23, 2021

View of workstations in the Kilachand Center at Boston University

University News

BU to Permit Remote Work for Eligible Staff, Up to Two Days a Week

June 23, 2021

Photo of a young mother sitting a table working on her computer next to a young child who draws in a coloring book.

Gender Inequality

The Ivory Tower Is Like the Real World in One Way: Mothers Still Do Most of the Childcare, BU Researcher Finds

June 18, 2021

A composite of four images of London, Barcelona, Paris, and Washington DC

Study Abroad

BU Study Abroad Programs Return

June 15, 2021

Photo of retiring BU comptroller Gillian Emmons sitting at her desk. She wears a blue sweater, and smiles; a window behind her looks out into Boston. A stack of red booklets sits on the desk behind her.

University News

BU Comptroller Gillian Emmons, National Leader in Higher Ed Accounting and Financial Reporting, Retiring

June 4, 2021

Photo of President Robert A. Brown looking at a papers on his desk, in front of his laptop, as he prepares for the Wednesday morning town hall via Zoom in his office. He wears a blue suit; his wood-paneled office is seen in the background.

University News

At Town Hall, President Brown Urges BU Community to Get Vaccinated, Acknowledges Anxiety about Return to Work

June 2, 2021

Photo of an older person who is slightly balding and has white hair walking down a street with large white stripes painted on it. One of the stripes at the top reads “Retirement.” The man, seen from above and behind, wears a vest and flannel and carriers a bag over his shoulder.

University News

BU Restarting Retirement Plan Contributions—with One Adjustment

May 28, 2021

A photo of the vial of a dose of the Astra Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Public Health

Big Visa and Vaccine News for BU’s International Students

April 28, 2021

Podcasts

Fair Admission Podcast Advocates for Reform of This College Process

April 6, 2021

University News

Erika Jordan Named BU’s Vice President for Alumni Engagement

March 30, 2021

A portrait photo of David Chard sitting in his office

University News

David Chard, BU Wheelock’s Interim Leader, Appointed Permanent Dean

March 23, 2021

Photo of a classroom is set-up in one of the ballrooms at 1 Silber Way, the desks are spaced six feet apart and have red stickers underneath to indicate social distancing guidelines. Six fancy chandeliers hang from the ceilings.

Campus Life

Coming This Fall for BU: Nearly Normal

March 12, 2021

Photo of an orange and white multiple choice sheet resting on a desk, with some pencils and a blue face mask on top.

Admissions

University Extends Standardized Test Optional Policy for Another Year

February 19, 2021

Photo of a student in a black shirt in jeans sitting alone at a table with a face mask on as they attend virtual class. A large abstract painting hangs on the wall behind them.

Student Life

New Student Information System Is Welcome and Necessary

February 6, 2021

Composite image of headshots of Andrea Taylor, Rick Godfrey, and Stephen M. Zide.

New Appointment

BU’s New Trustee Committee Accelerates Work to Eliminate Systemic Racism

January 29, 2021

A photo of people walking on Comm Ave.

Student Life

AI Virtual Bot, BUzz, Expands Services to Charles River Campus

January 25, 2021

Photo of BU president Bob Brown sitting on a couch in the lobby of the Booth Theater. He wears a suit and a colorful face mask and looks toward the camera.

University News

President Brown on BU’s Lessons Learned from the Fall, Hopes for Spring

January 25, 2021

Photo of Jon Westling receiving an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree in 2003. Westling wears a black robe and cap and waves with his right hand. A crowd of faculty in red regalia are seen behind him.

Obituaries

Remembering Former BU President Jon Westling

January 21, 2021

A portrait photo of Sujin Pak

University News

Sujin Pak Appointed New Dean of BU’s School of Theology

January 19, 2021

A portrait photo of Mary Ann French

University News

She’s Made Student Employment Her Mission at BU

December 14, 2020

She’s Made Student Employment Her Mission at BU