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Commencement

A photo of Rory Kallfelz (MET’21) and Alexandra Kallfelz (COM’21) on the field at commencement

Commencement 2021

A Two-Generation Terrier Graduation

May 19, 2021

A graphic reading "Commencement 2021 Live Stream Stats." Under a television illustration is the number of total plays for the BU Commencement Live Stream: 36,352. Under that number reads "Compared to 3,743 in 2019." Next to an illustration of a diploma is the number 16,189 and text reading "Advanced Degree plays." Next to an illustration of a mortarboard is the number 20,163 and text reading "Undergraduate Degree plays." The background of the graphic is a group of students on Nickerson Field throwing their mortarboards up in the air.

Commencement 2021

How Many People Livestreamed BU’s 2021 Commencement? A Lot!

May 18, 2021

A composite of photos of decorated mortarboards

Class of 2021

Mortarboards: Class of 2021 Sends Messages of Thanks, Joy

May 18, 2021

A photo of the Cole family watching commencement from their back yard

Parents

BU Class of 2021 Parents Watch Commencement from Everywhere—Cafés, Couches, Cars

May 17, 2021

A photo of Angela, her daughter and mother

Commencement 2021

LAW Dean, Whose Mother Was a Child Bride in Nigeria, Shares Powerful Story of Resilience with Graduates

May 17, 2021

Commencement 2021

Video: Sights & Sounds from BU’s Historic 148th Commencement

May 17, 2021

Ayanna Pressley speaks at BU Commencement

Commencement

BU Commencement 2021: Unlike Any in History

May 16, 2021

Catherine D’Amato addressing graduates from a podium

Baccalaureate

BU Commencement 2021: Baccalaureate Service

May 16, 2021

Photo of Archelle Thelemaque (COM’21) in black jeans and a black shirt sitting on a granite bench outside of one of buildings on campus. She has long brown braids and rests her hands on her lap as she smiles.

Commencement

Student Commencement Speaker Will Talk about “Dreams and Nightmares” and Breonna Taylor

May 14, 2021

Photo of Gaetano Mortillaro in a white button down, black pants and glasses. He smiles, standing outside one of the LAW buildings and a sign “University Law” is seen in the background.

Student Profile

Law School Is Hard, but Not Usually This Hard

May 13, 2021

Commencement

6 Family Activities to Consider during Commencement Weekend

May 13, 2021

Commencement

Neuroscientist Steve Ramirez Awarded BU’s 2021 Metcalf Cup and Prize

May 12, 2021

Photo of an ornate metal window grate with a flower design. Marsh Chapel and CAS are reflected in the window. The sky is bright blue and has a few clouds; a tree and other greenery is also reflected.

Student Voices

Expressions of Faith from BU’s Class of 2021

May 12, 2021

Accolades

Popular CAS Master Lecturer David Sullivan a 2021 Metcalf Award Winner

May 11, 2021

Graduating seniors in caps and gowns at BU Commencement in a tent silhouetted against white light

Commencement

FAQ about BU’s Commencement Plans

May 10, 2021

A composite of portrait photos of (from left to right) Ayanna Pressley, Noubar Afeyan, and Catherine D’Amato

Accolades

Ayanna Pressley, Noubar Afeyan, Catherine D’Amato to Receive Honorary Degrees

May 10, 2021

A portrait photo of Fadie Coleman

Accolades

MED’s Fadie Coleman a 2021 Metcalf Award Winner

May 10, 2021

Screenshots of Chloe Torres (Questrom'21) and her parents in California, taken as Chloe watches the video sent in by her parents. Chloe brings her hands to her chest and smiles, and her mom makes a shape of a heart with her hands. Video play button is overlaid.

Parents

Terrier Parents Send Heartfelt Video Messages to Their 2021 Graduates

May 7, 2021

Commencement

Looking for a Place to Take Grad Photos? These Spots Are Perfect

May 7, 2021

Composite image with screenshots of four Boston University seniors who participated in the video. A white video play button is overlaid.

Commencement

My Senior Year Was…

May 6, 2021

My Senior Year Was…