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 how artificial intelligence should shape teaching and learning, taking their cue from a recent encyclical by Pope Leo that addresses technology's place in human life. The meeting reflects a broader effort at Catholic institutions to frame AI debates around ethics and human dignity rather than purely technical concerns.