Join Us in Celebration

As we celebrate the inauguration of Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam, we invite you to a series of joyful occasions honoring our University’s legacy and future with our new president.

On this site, you will find information about the calendar of events, details for your planned visit, and more.

“Building on the momentum of the past few decades, my goal is to ensure that Boston University will claim its place as one of the most consequential universities of our time.”

Learn more about Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam and her vision for the future of Boston University.

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Live Streams

Past Livestream

Inauguration Ceremony

Friday, September 27, 2024
2:00pm
Inauguration 2024

The Inauguration of Melissa L. Gilliam, 11th President of Boston University

Friday Sept. 27

2 PM

Agganis Arena

A formal ceremony to install Dr. Gilliam as president. Greetings and remarks, interspersed with musical interludes, from the trustees, state and city dignitaries, members of the wider academic community, and BU faculty and students.

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Past Livestream

Inauguration Service of Prayer & Thanksgiving

Friday, September 27, 2024
10:30am
Inauguration 2024

Inauguration Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving

Friday Sept. 27

10:30 AM

Marsh Chapel

An interdenominational service of prayer and music acknowledging the University’s Methodist roots while remaining inclusive of all religious traditions.

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Research on Tap

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
2:00pm
Inauguration 2024

Research on Tap

Wednesday Sept. 25

Doors: 2 PM

Presentations: 2:30 PM

Reception: 3:30 PM

Center for Computing & Data Sciences

Join us for a high-level showcase of BU’s research, as top researchers discuss how their work is making change.

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