Video Captures Highlights of BU’s 2017 Commencement

A look back at Sunday’s ceremony

May 22, 2017
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It was an ideal day for a Commencement—neither too hot nor too cold, mostly sunny skies, and low humidity. A crowd of about 20,000 family, friends, and dignitaries gathered on Nickerson Field for Boston University’s 144th Commencement to listen to Bonnie Hammer (CGS’69, COM’71, SED’75, Hon.’17), chair of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Group, deliver the main address and to watch as the University conferred 5 honorary degrees and awarded diplomas to an estimated 6,530 seniors and graduate students.

Read a fuller summary of the 144th Boston University Commencement here.

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  1. A wonderful summary of a spectacular day! Congratulations to all the graduates and to each of the outstanding colleagues that made Commencement 2017 possible.

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