Commencement 2025

• BU Commencement 2025: Everything You Need to Know

  Times, places, security, transportation, more

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  May 8, 2025

• BU Student Commencement Speaker: Say “Yes” to New Opportunities

  Jason Wexler (COM’25, Questrom’25) will reflect on the Class of 2025’s resilience and enthusiasm when he takes the podium Sunday

  May 15, 2025

• Actor Emily Deschanel (CFA’98) Announced as BU’s 2025 Commencement Speaker

  President Melissa Gilliam leads her first official Senior Breakfast

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  May 2, 2025

• Capture the Moment: Use #BU2025 to Shine on the Jumbotron at Commencement

  Share your heartfelt messages and memories on Nickerson Field’s video board

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  May 9, 2025

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  This Mother and Daughter Are Both Graduating from Boston University

  Caren Hunter and Annica Hunter: being together on campus has brought them closer

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  May 14, 2025

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  Three Standout BU Graduating Master’s Students Share What Drives Them

  Film, climate change, music are just some of the interests propelling these students into their next professional chapters

  May 14, 2025

• Wheelock’s Tina Durand Wins 2025 Metcalf Cup and Prize, BU’s Highest Teaching Honor

  Students learn best when schools and teachers understand and honor their diversity, her research shows

  May 14, 2025

• COM’s Michelle Sullivan Named 2025 Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching Winner

  “As somebody who was never planning to be a teacher, to be honored for teaching excellence is really surprising. And very humbling,” former advertising exec says

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  May 13, 2025

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

  Congratulations, #BU2025! You did it!

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  May 14, 2025

• Where to Eat in Boston During Commencement Weekend: No Reservation Required

  Need a last-minute place to eat for Commencement Weekend? We’ve got you covered

  May 8, 2025

• Conning an Aircraft Carrier. A Storm-Drenched Training Exercise. Graduating ROTC Students Reflect on Last Four Years

  They say their training has prepared them for what lies ahead

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  May 12, 2025

• How I Made This: Raquel Philippe (CFA’26)

  On memory, heritage, and the joy of painting

  May 13, 2025

• From Napkins to Coat Check: Dining Etiquette for First-Gen Students

  BU lecturer Lisa Flores’ Art of Modern Business dinners cover a range of tips, from how to hold utensils to where to place your napkin and how to stir your coffee

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  May 8, 2025

• Fashion Social Networking App Wins at Spring 2025 Spark! Demo Day

  BU’s biannual Experiential Learning Expo showcases dozens of entrepreneurial student projects

  May 9, 2025