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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

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BU Class of 2021 student commencement speaker Archelle Thelemaque

COM graduating senior Archelle Thelemaque delivers student commencement speech

Emily Stevenson May 18, 2021
Thelemaque's address was chosen out of dozens of submissions for Sunday's in-person ceremony.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley celebrating her congressional victory in 2018.

PREVIEW: Meet the 2021 Commencement ceremony speakers

Daily Free Press Staff May 13, 2021
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Moderna founder Noubar Afeyan are among this year's speakers.
vaccine injection into an arm

It’s time to get vaccinated

Khadijah Khogeer April 29, 2021
Vaccinations are instrumental in making in-person events possible in the future.
nickerson field at boston university

2021 in-person Commencement to be split into two ceremonies

Molly Farrar April 20, 2021
The decision was made in order to ensure social distancing and allow for increased attendance.
boston university students celebrate at commencement ceremony

January 2021 graduates to attend in-person May commencement following student, parent objections

Tanisha Bhat March 18, 2021
Boston University President Robert Brown announced in an email to Class of 2021 January graduates Monday that they are now invited to attend the in-person commencement ceremony in May, following numerous complaints from parents and students.
Boston University commencement

BU plans in-person Commencement for Class of 2020, 2021

Emily Stevenson March 1, 2021
Boston University President Robert Brown announced in an email Thursday the 2021 Commencement ceremony will be held in-person May 16. The event is subject to change and will occur in accordance with city and state guidelines.
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