Honorary Degree Recipient Nominations
December 10, 2024
Dear Faculty Colleagues,
I am writing to invite you to nominate distinguished individuals who are deserving of recognition as honorary degree recipients. Boston University was founded to be an institution of intellectual rigor representing the highest ideals of higher education, while being open to all people regardless of background. An honorary degree from Boston University must reflect these founding values and our commitment to excellence and impact.
Nominees should be people who have made exceptional contributions in scholarship, scientific discovery, the arts, public service, or humanitarian leadership, or to the University. I encourage you to nominate outstanding candidates from your field.
Nominations should include a letter describing the individual, their career, and the impact of their contribution(s). A curriculum vitae or biography should be included when possible. The nomination process will be kept confidential.
Nominees will be reviewed by a faculty committee that will provide me with a list of finalists for consideration. The final list of honorary degree candidates will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees.
To submit a nomination, please visit the Honorary Degrees page. Submissions for consideration for Boston University’s 2025 Commencement must be received no later than January 29, 2025. For inquiries, please contact honorary@bu.edu.
Thank you for your willingness to participate in this important process.
Sincerely,
Melissa Gilliam
President
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