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University News

Howard Thurman Center Taps Veteran Staffer as New Leader

May 23, 2023

Photo: Allyson Imbacuan (CAS 23), wearing a light shirt with dark hair, laughs while receiving a pin during the Newbury Center First Generation Pinning Ceremony and Reception at the Tsai Auditorium on May 19, 2023. Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University

Newbury Center First Generation Pinning Ceremony and Reception

May 23, 2023

BU Today 05-23-2023

May 23, 2023

Photo: (standing from left) Joshua Diamond (CAS'22), and Professor Saida Grundy, Director of Admissions, congratulate Jada Warmington (QST'23) during Rite of Passage. A Black woman (center) wearing an all black suit ensemble smiles as she places a black, yellow, red, and green graduation stole around a young Black woman's shoulders (right).

Umoja Rite of Passage

May 22, 2023

Photo: Kim Raver stands at a podium wearing a red robe and black masters cap while addressing a large crowd at the College of Fine Arts convocation at Boston University in May 2023

Commencement 2023

Kim Raver to CFA Grads: “You’ll Hear a Lot of ‘No’s Before You Get to That ‘Yes,”

May 22, 2023

BU Today 05-22-2023

May 22, 2023

Photo: Graduates wearing red gowns and black graduation caps cheer and celebrate at the end of the 150th Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field as red and white confetti falls from the air onto them.

That’s a Wrap

May 21, 2023

Photo: Rev. Robert Allan Hill, a white man wearing white and red ceremonial wear, stands with hands raised palm-up in way of prayer, as he speaks at a wooden podium in Marsh Chapel.

Commencement 2023

Importance of Learning, Virtue, and Piety Invoked at University’s Baccalaureate Service

May 21, 2023

Photo: David Zaslav, a white man wearing a red ceremonial robe, black stole, and black sunglasses, speaks at a podium on stage with pointer fingers pointed up. Others wearing similar wear sit on either side of him.

COMMENCEMENT 2023

Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav Tells BU Graduates to Pursue Their Passion, amidst Protests over Hollywood Writers Strike

May 21, 2023

BU Today 05-21-2023

May 21, 2023

Photo: Protestors outside Harry Agganis Way support the Writers Strike admist the annoucement of David Zaslav as Commencement Speaker for BU's 150th Commencement.

COMMENCEMENT 2023

Nearly 200 Protest BU’s Commencement Speaker, David Zaslav, amidst Hollywood Writers Strike

May 21, 2023

Photo: Ketanji Brown Jackson, a Black woman with long dreadlocks wearing a red ceremonial and purple stole smiles as she speaks into a white Boston University podium.

Commencement 2023

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to 2023 BU LAW Graduates: “Anything Is Possible”

May 21, 2023

Photo: Sandro Galea (right) dean of the School of Public Health and Robert A. Knox Professor, applauds Admiral Rachel Levine, assistant secretary for health at the US Department of Health and Human Services. They stand on a enclosed stage--the dean in their ceremonial clothes and the admiral in their ceremonial outfit. Professors are sat in a line one the stage with multiple flags behind them. In the far right corner, there is a giant jumbotron.

Commencement 2023

“Embrace the Unexpected” Admiral Rachel Levine Urges School of Public Health Grads

May 21, 2023

Photo: A large sea of graduates in red robes with black caps celebrate at the 150th Boston University Commencement

Commencement 2023

Video: Sights and Sounds from BU’s 150th Commencement

May 21, 2023

Photo: A group of students wearing BU scarlet red graduation gowns, black graduation caps, and formal wear laugh and smile as they stand on the BU Seal and spray newly opened bottles of champagnes into the air.

Commencement 2023

Graduating Seniors Share Their Hopes and Dreams for Life after BU

May 20, 2023

Photo: Rochelle Walensky, a tan woman wearing a red ceremonial graduation gown, black cap, and dark green stole, smiles as she gives a speech at a large white podium labelled with a red "Boston University" sign.

Commencement 2023

Class of 2023 Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine Grads Urged to Use Their Time and Voice for Purpose

May 19, 2023

Photo: A stock image of a family enjoying a lunch outside on a wooden table. In the middle, a Black man smiling wide with black shades and a gray t-shirt. He reaches for the food in front of him. Next to him, a Black woman with long hair smiles to something off-camera. She reaches over the table with a bowl in her right hand. The day is bright and sunny.

JUNETEENTH

How Do You Celebrate Juneteenth? We Want to Know

May 19, 2023

BU Today 05-19-2023

May 19, 2023

Photo: A large group of young adults dressed in business casual clothes smiles and pose together. A large projection shown behind them reads "Congratulations Class of 2023".

Community Service Award Recipients and Menino Scholars Honored

May 18, 2023

Photo: Jason Campbell-Foster, a white man with dark hair and a slightly graying beard and mustache wearing a light blue collared shirt and navy suit, poses in front of an ivy-covered wall. He stands with hands clasped in front of him as he smiles for the camera.

New Appointment

Jason Campbell-Foster Appointed BU Dean of Students

May 18, 2023

Jason Campbell-Foster Appointed BU Dean of Students