Each year, President Melissa Gilliam shares her thoughts and official updates with the Boston University community in a presidential address, complemented by remarks from the Board of Trustees and a few student performances.
This year, the president discussed our path forward as a university:
Charting Our Future
In the Heart of the City, in the Service of the World
Presented on January 28, 2026
Learn about the vision for Boston University’s role in a changing world—a future full of influential research, impactful service to our communities, and innovative, productive partnerships that advance our work to make the world a better place for generations to come.
