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5/13/22 - BOSTON, MA. - Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2022 Commencement ceremony at Boston's Historic Fenway Park on Friday May 13, 2022. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Leila Fadel, an NPR reporter and co-host of the public news organization’s banner show, Morning Edition, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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Parents and graduates celebrated at 2022 Commencement at Fenway Park. Photo by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University

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Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2022 Commencement ceremony at Boston's Historic Fenway Park. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Leila Fadel, an NPR reporter and co-host of the public news organization’s banner show, Morning Edition, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

‘Warm weather, open skies’; Northeastern graduates recount the journey to Commencement 2022

Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2022 Commencement ceremony at Boston's Historic Fenway Park. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Leila Fadel, an NPR reporter and co-host of the public news organization’s banner show, Morning Edition, a distinguished group of influential figures as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

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For many students in the Class of 2022, the Commencement regalia isn’t complete without some personalization. And perhaps the age-old costumes—the tradition of wearing caps and gowns dates back to the Middle Ages—are due for an upgrade, after all. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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Vittorio Mount and Jack Hansen, who both study mechanical engineering, relax on Centennial Common on Monday, May 16, 2022. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Northeastern's president, Joseph E. Aoun takes a selfie during the 2022 graduate ceremony at Fenway Park. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Northeastern graduates in the College of Arts, Media and Design celebrates during the ceremony held at Matthews Arena during Commencement week. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Northeastern University College of Science graduates take a selfie before entering Matthews Arena for the ceremony. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
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