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In Memoriam

Spring 2024

An aerial shot of a river running through lush green marsh land

In Memoriam

Honoring a force behind an American storytelling renaissance, and more

Fall 2023

Colorful mural of a man with an afro.

In Memoriam

Honoring a professor, activist, and artist who fought for civil rights, a hard-working Boston Globe journalist, and more

Spring 2023

A satellite dish, backed by a pink and purple sky.

In Memoriam

Remembering a groundbreaking researcher, a DJ who forged community, and more

Fall 2022

Tall woven vessels in copper and gold hues by Jacalyn Abrams from her show “Standing in Strength”

In Memoriam

Remembering a whistleblower, an artisan who elevated her craft, and more

Spring 2022

Detail from black and white photo portrait shows the eyes and part of the face of Jules Chametzky.

In Memoriam

Remembering a generous co-worker, a trailblazing pathologist, and more

Fall 2021

Interior view of a greenhouse with an assortment of large plants on a sunny day

In Memoriam

Remembering an advocate for disability rights, a floral innovator, and others

Summer 2021

Person in military helmet, goggles, and jacket.

In Memoriam

Honoring an advocate for social justice education and other alums who’ve made their mark

Winter 2020

Tillis on stage playing the sax.

In Memoriam

Remembering an intrepid reporter’s exploration of racial inequality—and other alumni who’ve left the world a better place

Spring 2020

David Akiba photograph of pedestrians in a street scene with artistic color treatments

In Memoriam

A photographer’s singular vision of Boston—and other remembrances

Fall 2019

David Berman singing on stage

Video

In Memoriam

New Yorker writer pays tribute to a great musician—and other remembrances

Spring 2019

In Memoriam

Deceased alumni and faculty.

Fall 2018

In Memoriam

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