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Commencement

Graphic with photos of key moments from the past four years on a red background that says “Looking Back 2021” with a play button overlaid. The photos include the butterfly meme, Mark Zuckerberg, Ibram X. Kendi, director Bong Joon-ho winning an academy award, and a screenshot from game of thrones.

Student Life

A Trip down Memory Lane for the Class of 2021

May 3, 2021

Photo of Dean of students Kenneth Elmore chatting with student commencement speaker Archelle Thelemaque (COM’21), on a video screen, during the class of 2021 senior breakfast broadcast from the GSU April 30. Elmore wears a red velvet blazer and Archelle wears a pink shirt.

Senior Brunch

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.) and Moderna Cofounder Noubar Afeyan to Speak at BU’s 148th Commencement

April 30, 2021

Composite image of eighteen members of the BU faculty and staff that participated in the annual Advice to the graduating class video. Photo reads “Advice to the Class of 2021 and has video play button overlaid”

Commencement

Advice for the Class of 2021: “Don’t Be Afraid to Dream Big”

April 30, 2021

Top view of a cup of coffee, 2 donuts on a plate, and a MacBook laptop sitting on a pink table

Commencement

Class of 2021 Will Be Honored at Virtual Senior Brunch Today

April 30, 2021

A photo of a digital screen that reads "Boston University. Congrats Graduates!"

University News

BU Will Hold Two Separate 2021 Commencement Ceremonies May 16 on Nickerson Field

April 16, 2021

Photo of a group of students in cap and gowns, one has a mortar board that reads “thanks mom + dad” in cut out letters.

Commencement

Graduating Seniors: Want to Send a Commencement Thank-You to Your Family?

April 12, 2021

A photo of someone on a ladder painting the red "Boston University" letters that overlook Nickerson Field

Commencement

January 2021 Graduates Will Participate in May 16 Live Commencement

March 15, 2021

Aerial view of the 2019 Boston University Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019. On the field, there are triangle and rectangular groups of people dressed in red on the right side of the field, then groups of white chairs, and gray bleachers furthest left.

Commencement

In-Person Commencement for BU Class of 2021 Planned for May 16, unless City Requires Virtual Ceremony

February 25, 2021

A photo of Nickerson Field, where BU Commencement is held, from above

University News

Class of 2020 Commencement Planned for Next May

June 12, 2020

Ann-Lyssa Asare (Pardee’20) pops a champagne bottle full of confetti for a photo shoot in Marsh Plaza May 13, 2020. She wears a graduation cap and a red robe.

Commencement

BU’s 2020 Grads Get Creative Celebrating What Should Have Been Commencement Weekend

May 19, 2020

Spring view of Marsh Chapel and Marsh Plaza

Student Voices

Marsh Chapel’s Annual “This I Believe” Sunday: Grads Share Journeys of Faith at BU

May 18, 2020

Ken Elmore hosts a virtual celebration for the BU Class of 2020

Student Life

Class of 2020 Gets a Virtual Send-off, for Now

May 17, 2020

A composite image of BU faculty and staff with text that reads "Advice to the class of 2020"

Campus Life

Advice to the BU Class of 2020: “Whatever You Do, Do Good in the World”

May 17, 2020

Word splash that forms the letters BU using the words inspiring, adventurous, empowerment, worldwide, magical, hopeful, colorful, dynamic, family, BU, unforgettable, grateful, inspiring, and opportunity in scarlet, light red, black and gray.

Commencement

BU in a Word

May 15, 2020

A portrait photo of Sarah Sherman-Stokes

Accolades

LAW’s Sarah Sherman-Stokes: 2020 Metcalf Cup and Prize for Excellence in Teaching

May 13, 2020

Photo of 2019 graduates at Boston University's Commencement on Nickerson Field on May 19, 2019 throwing their hats into the air. They are wearing red gowns. It's a sunny day and the sky is blue.

Commencement

10 Gifts College Graduates Can Enjoy during a Summer of Social Distancing

May 12, 2020

A photo of Seth Blumenthal

Accolades

CAS Writing Program’s Seth Blumenthal: 2020 Metcalf Award

May 12, 2020

Portrait of Metcalf Award winner Courtney Goto, a School of Theology associate professor of religious education, teaches theology students about racism, culture, and religious faith, on a white background. She wears a blue and brown patterned jacket. Photo by Dave Green

Accolades

STH’s Courtney Goto: 2020 Metcalf Award

May 9, 2020

Dean Kenneth Elmore stands on a stage in the George Sherman Union next to a podium with a red Boston University sign on it. He wears a red blazer and holds a champagne bottle. Behind him, a screen shows an image of the back of a Terriers jersey.

Senior Week

BU Celebrates the Class of 2020 with Virtual Events

May 8, 2020

A photo of the graduation ceremony held on John Krasinski's Some Good News show

Class of 2020

Two BU Seniors Appear in John Krasinski’s Some Good News Graduation-Themed Episode

May 7, 2020

Two BU Seniors Appear in John Krasinski’s Some Good News Graduation-Themed Episode