Marsh Chapel’s 75th Anniversary Luncheon
Anniversaries are joyous occasions. Today we celebrate the 75th anniversary of the dedication of the Daniel L. Marsh Chapel at Boston University. And in this spirit, this is a joyous day, as we recognize an institution that has long been at the center of Boston University’s campus life. For generations, the Boston University community has looked to Marsh Chapel as a place […]
Matriculation 2025
Welcome, Class of 2029! Today you officially become members of Boston University. This institution will challenge you in new ways, introduce you to new people and ideas, and further your understanding of what it means to be a citizen of our complex world. Welcome to this community, this family, this home. I have […]
Commencement 2025 – The President’s Charge
The Commencement ceremony celebrates the achievements of each of our students, but it means much more. Commencement celebrates the accomplishments of a great academic community, a community where you have studied and worked together, in classrooms, laboratories, and studios… Where you have listened to one another, challenged your beliefs, and allowed yourself to grow… And […]
MLK Day Celebration: Reflections on “The Darkness at Midnight”
Thank you Nick [Bates] for that introduction. We are grateful for your leadership of the Howard Thurman Center for Common Ground, which, for nearly 40 years, has been one of Boston University’s jewels. The Center is the University’s cultural hub, an inclusive space that encourages young people to step outside of their comfort zone, and […]
Inaugural Address
Good afternoon, everyone. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends, and honored guests, thank you for being here today. Thank you to the college and university representatives that have traveled so far. Thank you to the Board of Trustees and Chairman Fakahany. I am grateful for this opportunity and for your partnership, and I am filled with […]