Boston University

Geeta Swamy has been appointed Dean of Boston University's medical school, according to an announcement carried by The American Bazaar. The appointment places an Indian-American physician and academic leader at the head of one of the major US medical institutions. Coverage so far focuses on the announcement itself, with no further details provided in the available reports.

Faculty at Boston College convened to discuss the role of artificial intelligence in education, prompted by a recent encyclical from Pope Leo addressing the technology. The discussion reflects a broader effort among Catholic universities to interpret the Pope's teaching and apply it to how AI is used in teaching and learning on campus.