About BCU
100 Years of Common Wealth, Common Excellence.
Our History
Boston Commonwealth University (BCU) was founded in 1924 by grassroots educators from the northeastern United States and local Boston entrepreneurs.
1924: The Founding
Established as "Boston Commonwealth College" with a mission to provide affordable education to the working class of Massachusetts.
1957: University Status
After decades of expanding into Nursing and Engineering, the institution officially became Boston Commonwealth University.
2000: The Digital Transition
BCU boldly transitioned to a fully online teaching model, pioneering remote education before the global boom, focusing on "globalization and practical application."
Present: A Global Hub
Today, BCU serves students across 120+ countries, offering 42 undergraduate majors, 16 master's programs, and a growing doctoral roster.
University Leadership
Our leadership team brings together decades of experience in higher education administration, digital technology, and global corporate strategy.
Dr. Arthur Pendelton
President
Former Dean of Engineering at XYZ University, leading BCU's digital expansion since 2015.
Dr. Sarah Jenkins
Provost & Chief Academic Officer
Pioneer in asynchronous learning methodologies and corporate academic partnerships.
Our Faculty Profile
Geographically diverse and industry-connected, our faculty are practitioners first.
"We evaluate performance predominantly on teaching excellence (55%), ensuring our students always come first."
Join Our Team
BCU is always looking for innovative remote faculty and staff.