Speakers & Honorees
John Lewis , U.S. Congressman representing Georgia’s Fifth District, delivered the Boston University’s 145th Commencement Address during the ceremony. Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto , mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, delivered the Baccalaureate Address earlier in the day at Marsh Chapel. Both received honorary degrees.
Others who received honorary degrees are: Vibha Bakshi , filmmaker and journalist; Anthony S. Fauci , director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; and Zhang Yimou , noted actor, director, producer, and filmmaker.
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5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
The Reverend Dr. Robert Allan Hill, Dean of Marsh Chapel, delivers the benediction at the end of the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
Rosie Webb [SAR ‘18]
Stef Hartford [Questrom / CAS ‘18]
Zoe Bressler [CAS ‘18]
Jocelyn Perry [CAS ‘18]
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
John Lewis shakes hands with students before the start of the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Jake Belcher for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Jake Belcher for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Jake Belcher for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
Yasmin Younis (COM Õ18) delivers the student Commencement address at the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Jake Belcher for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
President Robert A. Brown speaks at the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Jake Belcher for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
Boston University President Robert A. Brown, right, and Trustee Carla Meyer present an honorary degree to Vibha Bakshi during the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Jake Belcher for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Kristyn Ulanday for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Kristyn Ulanday for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Melissa Ostrow for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
Nebeyatt Betre (COM’18), right, and Kaitlin Geraghty (CAS’18) present the class gift at the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Melissa Ostrow for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
Boston University President Robert A. Brown, right, and Trustee John Howe present an honorary degree to Anthony Fauci during the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Michael D. Spencer for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
Boston University Provost Jean Morrison introduces candidates for graduation during the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Michael D. Spencer for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Michael D. Spencer for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Natasha Moustache for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
From left, Trustee Hugo Shong, Zhang Yimou, Trustee Richard Reidy, Trustee Ryan Roth Gallo, Carmen Yul’n Cruz Soto (CASÕ84), President Robert Brown, and Trustee J. Kenneth Menges, Jr., during the national anthem of the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Derek Palmer for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Jackie Ricciardi for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Baccalaureate Service at Marsh Chapel on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Baccalaureate Service at Marsh Chapel on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
Carmen Yul’n Cruz Soto, mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico, delivers the Baccalaureate Address at Marsh Chapel on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
Brittany Giles-Jones [MET ‘18]
Stephanie Remy-MarqueZ [MET ‘18]
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
Elizabeth Adesanya [Questrom ‘18], Bidemi Palmer [Questrom ‘18],
Analisa Vallejo [Questrom ‘18]
Emily salcedo [Questrom ‘18]
Tyese fraser [Questrom ‘18]
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
Camron nabatchian [Questrom ‘18]
Alexandra quinlan [Questrom ‘18]
Keshav kakkar [Questrom ‘18]
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Dave Green for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
Zhang Yimou is presented with an honorary degree during the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Michael D. Spencer for Boston University Photography
5/20/18 – Boston, Massachusetts
Carmen Yul’n Cruz Soto (CASÕ84) is presented with an honorary degree during the 2018 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 20, 2018.
Photo by Michael D. Spencer for Boston University Photography