Presidential Annual Address

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 discusses our path forward as a university: Charting Our Future In the Heart of the City, in the Service of the World. 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.