Boston University recently removed pride flags from outward-facing windows across campus, citing a signage policy.

Several Boston University professors fired off a letter to the school's administration Monday, saying the decision is part of a troubling pattern that limits free expression and disproportionately affects LGBTQ visibility.

Pride flags are more than decorations — they are symbols of inclusion, identity, and belonging. For students, faculty, and staff, they signal that everyone is welcome and valued on campus.

When these symbols are taken down, it sends a message — whether intended or not — that LGBTQ voices and visibility are being pushed aside.

Universities should be places where free expression is encouraged, not restricted, and where all communities feel seen and supported.

We call on Boston University President Melissa Gilliam and university leadership to reverse this decision, allow pride flags in visible campus spaces, and ensure policies are applied fairly and consistently.

Sign this petition to stand for visibility, inclusion, and free expression at Boston University.