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University News

BU Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members

September 26, 2025

University News

Boston University Appoints New Full-Time Board of Trustees Vice President and Secretary

August 5, 2025

A collage of six professional headshots arranged in two rows of three. Top row, from left to right: John Couris, a smiling man in a plaid gray suit; Nina Tassler, a woman with short brown hair, glasses, and a black blazer; and Eric Muller, a man with short brown hair in a navy blue suit and tie. Bottom row, from left to right: Thomas Bickerton, a man with gray hair and glasses in a dark blazer; Lisa Wendt, a smiling woman with long blonde hair in a black top; and Antonio Gomez, an older man with white hair in a suit and pink tie.

University News

BU Board of Trustees Elects, Welcomes New Members

October 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: Melissa Gilliam, a Black woman wearing a black jacket and pants, wrapped up with a meet-and-greet session with students at the Howard Thurman Center. She stands at the center as various diverse students smile and look on.

Community Reaction

BU Community Reacts to Melissa L. Gilliam, BU’s 11th President

October 5, 2023

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Academics

Graduate Fellowships Give a New PhD Program a Strong Start

August 8, 2023

Tributes

Tribute: Christopher Barreca, Attorney and Former BU Trustees Chair

August 8, 2023

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Trustees

BU Opts against Forswearing Investments in Gun Manufacturers

March 1, 2023

Photo of Antoinette “Tonie” Leatherberry (ENG’85), a middle-aged Black woman with shoulder length, slightly curled dark hair. She smiles, wears read lipstick, and earrings in the shape of a flower. She wears a pinkish-orange dress and stands in front of a dark gray background.

University News

Search Committee Begins Process of Finding Next BU President

September 8, 2022

A photo of Frederick S. Pardee, in a suit with a large smile on his face. He passed away in June 2022.

University News

Frederick S. Pardee (Questrom’54,’54, Hon.’06) Remembered for His Generosity and Vision

June 29, 2022

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New Trustee

Lee Pelton, Veteran Educator and Philanthropic Leader, Joins BU Board of Trustees

February 3, 2022

Photo of Alan Leventhal standing at a Boston University podium next to an easel with a poster board that says "Alan & Sherry Leventhal Center." He extends his arm and addresses a crowd during the dedication of the new admissions building, named The Alan and Sherry Leventhal Center on Tuesday, September 16, 2014. Flags are seen behind him.

University News

Biden Picks Former BU Trustee Alan Leventhal as Ambassador to Denmark

January 20, 2022

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New Appointment

BU Trustees Have Their Next Chair, Alum Ahmass Fakahany, and a New Member

December 6, 2021

a studio photo of Boston University's Board of Trustees member Richard C. Shipley. He looks to the distance wearing a black suit in front of a grey background.

Giving

$8 Million Gift from Richard Shipley Will Expand Technology’s Role in Residential Education

November 1, 2021

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New Appointment

Three New Members Join BU’s Board of Trustees

October 26, 2021

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Fossil Fuel Divestment

Campus Reacts to BU’s Commitment to Divest from Fossil Fuels

September 23, 2021

Photo of Ryan Roth Gallo (LAW’99), pictured (left) at the 2018 BU Commencement in full regalia. On the right, Carmen Yulín Cruz Soto (CAS’84) and President Brown are seen. All of them clap, and rows of commencement go-ers in regalia are seen behind them.

University Appointments

Trustee and Alum Endows New Antiracism Professorship at the School of Law

February 3, 2021

Photo of Jonathan Priester (COM’10) in blue blazer, pink button down, and gold lapel pin. He looks off into the middle distance in front of a corrugated wall.

University Appointments

Jonathan Priester (COM’10), Global Black Community Inclusion Lead for Google, and a BU Trustee

October 28, 2020

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University News

New Trustee Diversity Committee to Advance BU’s Antiracism Efforts

September 30, 2020

Composite image of headshots of two new trustees, Antoinette (Tonie) Leatherberry (ENG’85) and Jonathan Priester (COM’10).

University News

BU Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members

September 24, 2020

BU Board of Trustees Welcomes Two New Members