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Students gathered in the Metcalf Ballroom at the George Sherman Union for the annual Senior Breakfast, where they heard from several guest speakers and performers. President Melissa Gilliam announced the Commencement speaker as well as three honorary degree recipients.

Actress, alum Emily Deschanel announced as BU’s 152nd Commencement speaker

By Sangmin Song May 2, 2025

  Actress Emily Deschanel, best known for her role in the drama series “Bones,” will deliver the main address at Boston University’s 152nd All-University Commencement ceremony May 18. BU...

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2022 Commencement Speaker announced Bob Woodward, seniors react

By Fiona Broadie May 6, 2022
Commencement speaker for the Class of 2022 announced to be Bob Woodward at the annual senior breakfast.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley celebrating her congressional victory in 2018.

PREVIEW: Meet the 2021 Commencement ceremony speakers

By Daily Free Press Staff May 13, 2021
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Moderna founder Noubar Afeyan are among this year's speakers.
Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore emceed the Class of 2020’s virtual Senior Breakfast from Metcalf Hall Friday morning. Sophie Park/ Daily Free Press Staff

Class of 2020 celebrates annual Senior Breakfast via livestream

By David Hou May 1, 2020
Unable to gather around tables together in Boston, members of BU's senior class instead attended a livestream of the Class of 2020 Senior Breakfast. The virtual event was hosted on the Dean of Students Office website Friday morning.
All-University Commencement for the graduating class of 2019 at Nickerson Field. Boston University is trying to preserve its traditional senior week with virtual events and activities. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

BU plans to move senior week online

By Emma Lindsey April 1, 2020
BU’s annual senior week is set to move online this year. The choice to preserve the tradition comes at a time when campus stands nearly vacant amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore addresses students during the senior breakfast Monday morning. PHOTO BY KANKANIT WIRIYASAJJA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Nina Tassler announced as 2016 commencement speaker

By Maddie Domenichella May 2, 2016

Nina Tassler, former president of CBS Entertainment and a 1979 alumna of Boston University’s College of Fine Arts, will be the commencement speaker to address the Class of 2016 on May 15 at Nickerson...

Boston University President Robert Brown addresses hundreds of students during the senior breakfast Friday morning. PHOTO BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Meredith Vieira announced as commencement speaker at Senior Breakfast

By Ethan Cappello May 2, 2015

Boston University President Robert Brown announced during the Senior Breakfast Friday morning in the Metcalf Ballroom in the George Sherman Union that Meredith Vieira, Emmy Award-winning journalist and...

Brown announces Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick as commencement speaker

By Daily Free Press Admin May 2, 2014

As the Class of 2014 prepares for their last week as undergraduate students at Boston University, BU President Dr. Robert A. Brown announced Friday morning at the senior breakfast that Massachusetts...

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