This website is Boston University’s Annual Report for 2018, covering notable research, academic, and financial developments over the course of the fiscal year, including campaign progress. It corresponds with a printed publication. Boston University’s Annual Report is one of the highest-profile projects in the Marketing & Communications department, with the finished product destined for the eyes of university presidents, lawmakers, and educational thought leaders. Our Annual Report print publication offers more than a look at our latest financials and construction projects. We have redefined the idea of our Annual Report by telling the human stories of the University’s past year as they relate to a particular theme. This year, our focus is on our approach to interconnectivity at a larger-than-most scale.
From the Judges
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