SPH Snapshot: 2023 Convocation.

SPH Snapshot: 2023 Convocation
Closing out the academic year with the 2023 SPH Convocation, Awards Ceremony, and Multicultural Graduation Celebration.
2023 Convocation
On Saturday, May 20, the School of Public Health community, families, and friends gathered at the Boston University Track & Tennis Center to celebrate the achievements of the largest graduating class in the school’s history.


Daphne Nakawesi delivers the Student Address.









Awards Ceremony
In recognition of exemplary contributions to the SPH community, several school-level awards are presented to students, faculty and staff who distinguish themselves throughout the year.

Professor Nicole Huberfeld, left, with Liz Petit and Rachel Martin, winners of the CLER Human Rights Award.

Professor Yvette Cozier, left, presents Nina Cesare with the inaugural DEIJ Award.

Professor Michael McClean, left, presents Professor Veronika Wirtz with the award for Excellence in research Mentoring

Jacqueline Hicks, left, clinical associate professor of biostatistics, presents Ryan Dacey with the Biostsatistics Academic Excellence Award

Professor Martha Werler, left, and Dr. Heidi Ahmed, winner of the Epidemiology Excellence Award
Multicultural Graduation Ceremony
The Multicultural Graduation Celebration honors the academic and leadership accomplishments of Boston University School of Public Health’s graduating underrepresented students. This year’s festivities were hosted by the Students of Color for Public Health, Queer Alliance and the International Students Organization.






