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Berklee's Top News and Stories of 2023

From AI in the classroom to music licensing 101, 50 years of hip-hop to the next great American jam band, take a look at where the last year brought us.

Berklee Popular Music Institute (BPMI) artist Samantha McKaige performing at the BPMI spring showcase at the Brighton Music Hall in March 2024.

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Berklee Artists to Perform at Major US Music Festivals this Summer and Fall

The Berklee Popular Music Institute arranged placements at top festivals including Lollapalooza, Governors Ball, Boston Calling, and more.

Left to right: Berklee Interim Executive Vice President Betsy Newman, Q-Tip, Ledisi, Gilberto Santa Rosa, and Berklee Interim President and Provost David Bogen. — Left to right: Interim Executive Vice President Betsy Newman; honorees Q-Tip, Ledisi, and Gilberto Santa Rosa; and Interim President and Provost David Bogen

Berklee Honors Ledisi, Q-Tip, and Gilberto Santa Rosa at Commencement

This year's honorary doctorate recipients were recognized for their profound influence as artists, educators, and activists.

Berklee's class of 2023 fills Boston's Agganis Arena — Image by Michael D. Spencer

Meet Graduates from Berklee's Class of 2024

Members of this year's graduating class reflect on their proudest moments at Berklee and look ahead to what's next.

Talya Ozsardas

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Berklee Announces 2024 Songs for Social Change Contest Winners

Student songwriters shine in the annual contest that recognizes music with a socially conscious message.

Berklee and Audio Engineering Society to Host Symposium on AI in Music

The inaugural AES International Symposium on AI and the Musician will highlight exciting capabilities and dissect ethical challenges posed by AI technology.