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Commencement

Photo: Students stand and pose for a photo at the bottom of a set of stairs. From right to left, top to bottom: Daniel Skahill (CDS ‘23), Samantha Chen (CDS ‘23), Zining Ye (CDS ‘23), Yile Wang (CDS ‘23), and Edward Wong (CDS ‘23).

Commencement 2023

Inaugural Class of BU Computing & Data Sciences Majors Prepare to Graduate

May 16, 2023

Photo: CAS professor Joanna Davidson, a white woman with short, curly brown and wearing a blue mosaic-themed blouse and black long-sleeved top smiles and poses with arms clasped behind her back. A blurry outdoor BU building can be seen behind her.

Commencement 2023

CAS’ Joanna Davidson a 2023 Metcalf Award Winner

May 15, 2023

This is a photo from a past Boston University commencement ceremony. Students are seen celebrating and throwing their caps up in the air.

Commencement

Life after Boston University: A Look into What’s Next for Graduating Seniors

May 11, 2023

Photo: Commencement 2022 crowd facing the audience and waving at them. They were their cap and gown--black cap, red gown--on a bright, sunny day.

COMMENCEMENT 2023

FAQ: Everything You Need to Know about the Class of 2023 Commencement

May 11, 2023

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Food & Dining

Where to Eat with Your Family in Boston: Commencement Weekend Dining Guide

May 11, 2023

Image: A blackboard background features red chalk text that reads "Advice to the class of 2023". Around it, white chalk text features various sayings and phrases of advice and encouragement fro the video.

Commencement 2023

Advice to the Class of 2023: “Remember Your Hustle and Remember Your Passion”

May 11, 2023

Photo: A young woman holding a tray of food stands under a sign that reads "Time Out Market"

Commencement 2023

The Lineup for Senior Week 2023

May 11, 2023

This is a birds eye view photo from a Boston University commencement ceremony. Seniors are wearing black graduation caps with red gowns and are sitting down in rows. The stage is in front of the graduates and there is someone shown speaking at the podium. Behind the speaker, there are rows of faculty/speakers/staff also in red and black graduation attire.

Commencement

Moving On: Tips for Dealing with Post-Commencement Blues

April 25, 2023

This is photo taken at a past Boston University commencement ceremony. It is outdoors on a sunny day, with students in their caps and gowns shown, cheering with their arms up. Photo Credits: Janice Checchio

Commencement

The Seven Types of People You’ll Meet at Commencement

April 18, 2023

This is a 'meme' with text and imagery. The there is text at the top and the bottom of the image, with a picture of the Joker shown and a quote from him at the bottom of the image. The caption on the top says "Friends: What do you wanna do after college?" and then it says "Me:" and shows a picture of the Joker sitting down, speaking with a quote from him that says "Do I really look like a guy with a plan?" The picture is on a blue and green gradient background.

Commencement

10 Memes That Describe Being a Second Semester Senior

April 13, 2023

A collage of pictures in all different locations, with senior Kelsey Martirano accompanied by friends.

Commencement

A Letter to my Freshman Year Self

March 31, 2023

photo taken behind six graduates at the end of the commencement ceremony. they wear their red gowns and throw confetti in the air. warren towers is seen in the background, as well as a light blue sky with a few small clouds. Most of the students have long blonde or brown hair.

Commencement 2022

Hot, Humid, but Still Celebratory: A Look Back at BU’s 149th Commencement

May 25, 2022

School of Law Dean Angela Onwuachi-Willig with US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts Rachel Rollins, who was the convocation speaker at LAW’s ceremony Sunday.

Commencement 2022

Massachusetts US Attorney Rachael Rollins Tells LAW Grads, This Is “the Fight of Our Lives”

May 23, 2022

Commencement 2022

Video: Highlights from BU’s 149th Commencement

May 22, 2022

Photo of three drag performers, Linda Marie Póssa (who also served as the event emcee), Candace Persuasian, and Chanel the Angel, on stage, at the beginning of the Lavender Ceremony. The drag queens are dressed in sparkly outfits and have big hair-dos. The trio is light by a pink light and face outward toward the audience.

LGBTQ+

BU’s First-Ever Lavender Ceremony Celebrates LGBTQ+ Graduates

May 22, 2022

Photo of Bob Woodward during his commencement address. Woodward is an older White man with black-rimmed glasses. Woodward wears a red gown with black. He is seen mid-speaking, at a large white podium with a red "Boston University" sign. A floral arrangement is seen in the foreground; behind him, honorary degree recipients, faculty members, and colored flags are seen blurred. Photo by Melissa Ostrow

Commencement Recap

Journalist and Author Bob Woodward (Hon.’22) Tells BU Grads: Mistakes Are Life’s Best Guide

May 22, 2022

Photo of Newbury center grads Maelee Chen, from left, Cecilia Jarquin, and Annie Rose Hallett. Chen wears a pink tee shirt and jean short, Jarquin wears a striped blue and white tank top and blue jeans, and Hallett wears a black shirt and light tan pants. All 3 young women stand together and pose for the camera. A white triangle play button is overlaid in the middle of the photo.

Watch Now

Commencement: a Moment of Pride and Achievement for These First-Gen Students

May 22, 2022

Marylou Sudders, speaker at the 2022 Boston University Baccalaureate Service at Marsh Chapel on May 22. Photo by Natasha Moustache

Commencement 2022

Baccalaureate Speaker Marylou Sudders (CAS’76, SSW’78, Hon.’22) Reflects on Pandemic’s Lessons

May 22, 2022

Photo of Graduate Medical Sciences master’s degree candidates before their convocation ceremony. A diverse group of young adults stand in a group wearing red caps and gowns and black caps on a sunny day.

MED CLASS OF 2022

School of Medicine Class of 2022: “Unprecedented Times Created a Truly Unprecedented Class”

May 20, 2022

Collage: (from left) Photos of Edgar Miranda (LAW’22) (from left), Peter Kargbo (SHA’22), and Michelle Eastman (STH’22). Miranda, a young caucasian appearing man, poses for the camera wearing a grey suit. Kargbo, a young black man with a short afro haircut and wearing a black turtleneck and blazer smiles for the camera. Eastman is caught candidly laughing as she wears a red graduation gown.

Commencement 2022

Meet Three Standout Class of 2022 Grad Degree Candidates

May 19, 2022

Meet Three Standout Class of 2022 Grad Degree Candidates