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People wait for Dr. Melissa Gilliam to enter the reception after the announcement.

‘Thrilled’: BU faculty welcome new leader

Crystal Yormick October 6, 2023
Boston University faculty and professors welcomed the newly-announced future president, Melissa Gilliam, whose appointment was made public Wednesday morning.
Alumni weekend totes available at the welcome tent. This past weekend celebrated alumni for the first time since COVID-19. ANDREW BURKE-STEVENSON/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Boston University alumni weekend returns for the first time since COVID-19

Crystal Yormick October 1, 2023
Boston University alumni returned for the first alumni weekend on-campus since the COVID-19 pandemic. The University held 98 alumni weekend events. Alumni like CNN anchor Erica Hill (COM '98) returned to campus for the weekend.
Rioters at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday. Boston University faculty members and administrators criticized the insurrection Thursday, describing it as an attack on democracy and calling for a peaceful transfer of power. COURTESY OF MUKUL RANJAN VIA FLICKR

Boston University administration responds to U.S. Capitol riots

Nick Kolev January 7, 2021
After unprecedented acts of domestic terrorism on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump Wednesday, Boston University leadership and faculty have responded with unilateral condemnation of the riots.
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