Dr. Kính Vu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kính T. Vu is an Assistant Professor at Boston University's College of Fine Arts, specializing in music education. He instructs courses focused on music teacher education and provides guidance for graduate theses. His notable publication, 'Body Left Street: Music Education Displacement,' co-authored with colleague André de Quadros, explores the intersection of forced human displacement and music teaching. In 2023, he created a documentary titled 'Song Earthroot,' which emphasizes music's role in narratives of adoption and self-discovery. The film has gained recognition at the Social Impact Film Festival and won the New York International Film Award. Kính has contributed chapters on care, intercultural sensitivity, and LGBTQ issues, along with research articles on engaged pedagogy and global music education. His ongoing projects investigate issues related to transracial-transnational adoption in music education and global music pedagogies. In 2024, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Pennsylvania State University's School of Music. Kính has also been active in community engagement and has served on various committees focused on prevention of sexual assault and harassment. Currently, he is on a leave of absence to observe the 50th anniversary of the reunification of North and South Vietnam, living in Ho Chi Minh City.

Research Interests

Requirements for Boston University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.88
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
  • LSAT or GRE scores
  • Transcripts through LSAC
Specialization Notes

Department of Law offers JD, LLM, and Master's in Study of Tax Law.