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Photos: Cheers, speeches and snapshots from 2025 commencement

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Graduates throw their caps into the air at Fenway Park during Northeastern’s 2025 Commencement ceremony.
Northeastern celebrates its 2025 commencement ceremonies at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

Northeastern’s 2025 Commencement season hit its stride this week, with graduates celebrating at ceremonies across the university’s global network.

In Boston, students took the stage at historic Fenway Park for the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies, joined by faculty, families and a lineup of speakers that included President Joseph E. Aoun, Atlantic Music Group CEO Elliot Grainge, and technology investor and philanthropist David Roux.

The moments captured reflect joy, pride and a few perfectly tossed caps.

Photo by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Photo by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Photo by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Photo by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, David Roux, Technology Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modooono/Northeastern University
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
05/11/25 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2025 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Sunday May 11, 2025. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Elliot Grainge, CEO of Atlantic Music Group, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

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