Clip of Bsky Post about Boston university community members protesting administration for removing Pride flags.
April 6, 2026 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Over the last several weeks, there has been a great deal of conversation about Boston University’s outward-facing sign policy. Thank you to the many community members who have met with me and the senior leadership team to discuss this issue. I appreciate hearing a range of perspectives. What began as questions regarding a long-standing, routine University policy has evolved into something that has surfaced deep questions and concerns for many of us about belonging, expression, safety, and respect. These issues deserve our full attention, now and always. In this moment, however, it is critical that we can hold these matters separate. One is a discussion about a policy; the other is a discussion about our core values and respect for members of our community. I am troubled that they became conflated. It signals to me that we need more time and opportunity to consider these matters. Given these challenges, I am temporarily pausing the removal of outward-facing signs. Our University and our policies exist within a larger social context—one that is dynamic and complex. In the public conversation about Boston University’s time, place, and manner policies, that spotlight has fallen disproportionately on our LGBTQIA+ community, and I have heard how difficult and painful that has been. I am deeply sorry. April 6, 2026 Dear Members of the Boston University Community, Over the last several weeks, there has been a great deal of conversation about Boston University’s outward-facing sign policy. Thank you to the many community members who have met with me and the senior leadership team to discuss this issue. I appreciate hearing a range of perspectives. What began as questions regarding a long-standing, routine University policy has evolved into something that has surfaced deep questions and concerns for many of us about belonging, expression, safety, and respect. These issues deserve our full attention, now and alway…
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