Full coverage of Northeastern University’s 119th Commencement exercises and the 2021 graduates
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Northeastern celebrates 2021 graduate Commencement at Fenway Park
The sun shone bright on a Sunday deep with meaning as Northeastern graduate students were joined at Fenway Park by loved ones in person and in spirit—watching from the stands of the beloved ballpark and online—to celebrate 2021 Commencement across a pair of ceremonies on Mother’s Day.
Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, finds himself in an abandoned suite with Paws and an organ connected to the sound system at Fenway Park. What could possibly go wrong?
Northeastern president Joseph E. Aoun celebrates the Class of 2021–and all that jazz
In a rousing address to graduating students, Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, credited the “Northeastern spirit” of the entire university community with banding together to overcome the many obstacles of the past year.
‘Think about everything you’ve accomplished, and how that’s shaped who you are today,’ Northeastern students tell Class of 2021
Strengthened by obstacles overcome, defined by successes in the most challenging of years, Northeastern students and graduate students celebrated 2021 Commencement in a year unlike any other, in ceremonies unlike any other.
The Class of 2021, having walked the walk, gears up for Commencement
The Class of 2021, having walked the walk, gears up for Commencement
Monday’s processional and those that will follow through this week represent a figurative stroll down memory lane for many of the seniors who are off to far flung corners of the world to either begin professional careers or move on to graduate studies.
Explore the route that students will take as they don their caps and gowns to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for them.
Patrick O. Brown is CEO and founder of Impossible Foods, a company at the forefront of making nutritious, delicious meat and dairy products from plants to satisfy meat lovers and address the environmental impact of animal farming. …
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, is the 19th Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the ninth Administrator of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. She is an influential scholar whose pioneering research has helped advance the national and global response to HIV/AIDS. Dr. Walensky is also a well-respected expert on the value of testing and treatment of deadly viruses. …
Celebrate a Northeastern tradition! Create your own adorable stuffed Husky pal to commemorate your time at Northeastern. You can participate onsite by signing up for a slot in the Bamboo Garden Tent, or pick up your kit to make the stuffed animal at your leisure. Registration is in 30-minute blocks.
As specially chosen by the Class of 2021, Professor Rebecca Shansky will be delivering a heartfelt and inspirational message, echoing the renowned talk of the same name by the late Randy Pausch. Professor Shansky will discuss the unique stressors of this past year as they can be shown through the neuroscience of stress, which is one of her main areas of focus. Take part in this empowering sendoff in Blackman Auditorium or virtually.
Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag.
Follow volunteer docent Dianna Bronchuk around a portion of the Freedom Trail into the North End, discussing the famous and infamous moments of Boston’s history along the way.
Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag.
Let your graduation cap reflect your Northeastern pride with decorations to match the festive energy of Commencement! Come to the Industry Place Tent to either pick up your supplies to-go or take a socially distanced spot within the tent and use your artistic talent to commemorate this momentous occasion. Registration is in 30-minute blocks.
The University Honors Program cordially invites Honors program graduating senior and their loved ones to a virtual Senior Cording Ceremony to celebrate the many accomplishments of the class of 2021.
Come and celebrate Commencement Week at Fenway Park as the Red Sox take on Detroit Tigers! Game time is 7:10 pm, but arrive early to hear a Northeastern senior sing the national anthem.
Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag.
Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag.
Did you make a gift to Northeastern this year to support our programs, students, and faculty? If so, you’ll be invited to toast your accomplishments with your friends and other seniors during Commencement Week.
Don your cap and gown to proceed in timed-entry slots from West Village, stopping along the route to enjoy interactive exhibits of sights and sounds created just for you. Processions will end at Matthews Arena, where participants will have the opportunity to hear their name called, walk across the commencement stage, have an official photo taken (which they will receive gratis), and enjoy a swag bag.
Northeastern’s graduate and undergraduate Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 will be held at Fenway Park on Friday, May 13. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern UniversityNortheastern University celebrates its undergraduate and graduate 2021 Commencement ceremonies at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on May 8th & 9th. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, a distinguished group of influential figures as well as student speakers. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern University05/09/21 – BOSTON – Graduates of the class of 2021 sat across the field at Boston’s Fenway Park to celebrate their Commencement in a series of ceremonies on May 8 & 9.05/08/21 – BOSTON – Northeastern celebrated its undergraduate and graduate 2021 Commencement at Boston’s historic Fenway Park in a series of ceremonies on May 8 & 9. Photo by Ruby Wallau/Northeastern UniversityThe Northeastern Class of 2021 celebrated Commencement across five ceremonies on Saturday and Sunday in the unique setting of Fenway Park in Boston. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
