Speakers & Honorees
Dr. Marcia McNutt , president of the National Academy of Sciences, delivered the Boston University’s 146th Commencement Address during the All-University Exercises on Nickerson Field. Dr. John P. Howe , former president and CEO of Project HOPE and BU Trustee, delivered the Baccalaureate Address earlier in the day at Marsh Chapel. Both received honorary degrees.
Others who received honorary degrees are: Lauren Shuler Donner , Hollywood producer and philanthropist; and Karen Holmes Ward , director of Public Affairs and Community Services at WCVB.
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Photo Gallery
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
Hector Meneses (Questrom’19) before the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
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5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
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Aerial view of the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
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Jessica Baron [Pardee 19], Sharon Sethna [CAS 19], John Mulligan [Pardee 19], and Vika Lovell [Questrom 19] after the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
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Madeline Durso [CFA 19] after the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
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Adia Turner (CAS Õ19) delivers the student Commencement address at the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
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Boston University President Robert A. Brown, right, presents an honorary degree to Lauren Shuler Donner (CGSÕ69, COMÕ71) during the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
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Karen Holmes Ward (COMÕ77) holds her honorary degree during the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
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Boston University President Robert A. Brown, right, and Trustee Kenneth Menges present an honorary degree to John P. Howe III (MEDÕ69) during the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Michael D. Spencer for Boston University Photography
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Marcia McNutt delivers the commencement address during the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Michael D. Spencer for Boston University Photography
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2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Doug Levy for Boston University Photography
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2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Doug Levy for Boston University Photography
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BU Deans walk off the field at the end of the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
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Dylan Gregg (CFA Õ19) sings the National Anthem and Clarissima during at the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
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2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
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Marcia McNutt delivers the commencement address during the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
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Morgan Webb (CAS’19) and Destiny Broadnax (Questrom’19) after the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
Adia Turner (CAS Õ19) delivers the student Commencement address at the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
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2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Chris McIntosh for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Chris McIntosh for Boston University Photography
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2019 Boston University Baccalaureate ceremony at Marsh Chapel on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
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Trustee John P. Howe III delivers the Baccalaureate Address at Marsh Chapel on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
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2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
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Boston University’s 2019 Commencement ceremony.
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Boston University’s 2019 Commencement ceremony.
Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography.
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Doug Levy for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Doug Levy for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Chris McIntosh for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Chris McIntosh for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Chris McIntosh for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 — Boston, Massachusetts
Boston University’s 2019 Commencement ceremony.
Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography.
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Doug Levy for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 – Boston, Massachusetts
2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019.
Photo by Dan Aguirre for Boston University Photography
5/19/19 — Boston, Massachusetts
Boston University’s 2019 Commencement ceremony.
Photo by Janice Checchio for Boston University Photography.