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Melissa Gilliam

COMMENCEMEMT 2026

Boston University Celebrates the Class of 2026 at 153rd Commencement

May 17, 2026

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University News

Who Made Boston Magazine’s “Most Influential Bostonians” List?

May 13, 2026

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University News

BU Asia Alumni Forum Celebrates 20 Years

April 13, 2026

University News

Championing Real-World Learning as Part of Every Student’s BU Experience

April 10, 2026

Photo: BU President Melissa Gilliam sits with Gary Author in a chat to discuss Arthur's work

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Video: Leaders Among Us—President Gilliam in Conversation with Gary Arthur

April 2, 2026

Photo: Two women talking while sitting in chairs in a lounge, on the left is Maisha Kazi (CAS’26) and on the right is BU President Gilliam

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Video: Leaders Among Us—President Gilliam in Conversation with Maisha Kazi (CAS’26)

March 4, 2026

University News

President Melissa Gilliam Outlines Bold “North Star” Vision for Boston University’s Future

January 28, 2026

Photo: BU President Melissa Gilliam and astronomer Merav Opher sitting across from each other at a desk in an office with bookshelves lining the walls

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Video: Leaders Among Us—President Gilliam in Conversation with Merav Opher

January 23, 2026

Photo: Boston University President Melissa Gilliam (left) and first-year student Angel Wiley sitting and talking

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Video: Leaders Among Us—President Gilliam in Conversation with BU Community

November 10, 2025

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University News

President’s “Living Our Values” Initiative Seeks More Feedback from BU Community

March 25, 2025

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University News

During D.C. Visit, President Gilliam Underscores Critical Partnership Between Government and Universities in Advancing Scientific Research

February 27, 2025

Photo: Jennifer Gunter King, associate university librarian, goes through papers that were donated by Dorothy Gilliam, the president's mother, who was a trailblazing journalist.

Journalism & Media

Groundbreaking Journalist Dorothy Gilliam Gives BU a Gift of History

February 21, 2025

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University News

President Gilliam Launches New Initiative: The Living Our Values Project

October 3, 2024

Photo: Program for Melissa L Gilliam's inauguration at BU's 11th President in September 2024, sitting on a chair at the event as the crowd applauds

Inauguration 2024

Photo Essay: BU’s Historic 2024 Inauguration Week

September 30, 2024

Photo: Melissa L. Gilliam sits in the leather chair that belonged to one of BU’s founders, Isaac Rich. The chair was used in 1869 when a petition was signed to charter BU as a new corporation.

University News

A Historic Inauguration for Boston University: Melissa L. Gilliam Installed as 11th President

September 27, 2024

Photo: A Large crowd gathers in a dark arena to watch the inauguration of Melissa L Gilliam as Boston University's 11th President

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Video Highlights from Melissa L. Gilliam’s Inauguration as BU President

September 27, 2024

Photo: Boston University's new president Melissa Gilliam, a black woman with short dark hair in a red BU Hockey jersey, standing amongst a crowd of people with a large smile mid-conversation

Inauguration 2024

Selfies, Smiles, and Chats with BU’s New President

September 24, 2024

Photo: An aerial view of Boston University, featuring fall foliage and a view of the Charles River

University News

Boston University Climbs to No. 41 in US News Best College Rankings

September 24, 2024

Photo: Melissa L. Gilliam at Boston University's Matriculation ceremony on Sunday, September 1st 2024. Photo by Hannah Rose

University News

BU Celebrates Melissa L. Gilliam’s Inauguration as President

September 20, 2024

Photo: President Melissa Gilliam sits underneath a whiteboard with a handwritten note reading "Welcome President Gilliam"

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A Busy First Week for BU President Melissa L. Gilliam

July 9, 2024

A Busy First Week for BU President Melissa L. Gilliam