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The Earl Center at Wheelock College. It was announced on Thursday that the BU-Wheelock merger will cause more than 100 layoffs. PHOTO BY YAOCHI FU/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Merger will result in more than 100 Wheelock layoffs

By Haley Lerner March 19, 2018
The upcoming merger between Boston University and Wheelock College will result in more than 100 Wheelock faculty members being laid off. The decision to lay off some Wheelock faculty is a result of the economic struggles Wheelock is expecting, as well as an effort to reduce costs by avoiding redundancy in faculty positions.
The Center for Sexual Assault Response and Prevention. PHOTO BY MAISIE MANSFIELD-GREENWALD

BU to implement mandatory online sexual misconduct education course

By Andres Picon February 22, 2018
The rise of sexual misconduct accusations in recent months, especially within entertainment and higher education, has prompted calls for reform and heightened awareness among these institutions. On Wednesday, Boston University Provost Jean Morrison announced that all BU students, faculty and staff will be required to take an online sexual misconduct education course starting next fall.
College of General Studies Dean Natalie McKnight was formally announced as dean in July. PHOTO COURTESY OF NATALIE MCKNIGHT

BU announces new dean of CGS

By Paige Smith September 30, 2014

Natalie McKnight has been appointed dean of Boston University’s College of General Studies after serving as the college’s interim dean, BU Today announced to the student body Friday. Faculty learned...

Christopher Moore has been appointed as the new dean of Boston University’s Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. COURTESY BOCHICCHIO PHOTOGRAPHY

BU appoints new dean of Sargent College

By Mina Corpuz September 19, 2014

Boston University appointed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs official Christopher Moore as the new dean of Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences, BU Today announced Thursday. Moore,...

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