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Photos: Celebrations, selfies and fireworks at Fenway

Graduating students throw their caps into the air at Fenway Park. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University
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Northeastern kicked off its 2026 Commencement at Fenway Park this week. Graduating students and their families and friends cheered on accomplished speakers Alan McKim and Hilary Duff. There were dance routines, song performances and powerful speeches at both the graduate and undergraduate ceremonies.

Hats off to all the graduates! Congratulations, Huskies!

A close up of a medal hanging of the tassel on a graduation cap.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
A large black banner unfurls over a scoreboard.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Several students throw their caps mid into the air.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Two students smile while wearing layers of colorful leis.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Two students walk, one waves to the camera, in front of the stadium with a large sign saying Fenway Park Home of the Boston Red Sox in the background.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
The camera focuses through a blurry foreground on a student wearing a graduation cap.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Out of focus students walk in front of a scoreboard at Fenway Park that says #Like A Husky.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A crowd of out of focus students walk on the sidewalk, with one student in center frame on her phone.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Behind the silhouette of a graduate walking through the tunnel at Fenway.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A top down view of graduates on the sidewalk outside Fenway Park.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A close up of a hands holding a stuffed husky plushy.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A medium shot of a graduate holding on to her cap and smiling.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Two graduates hug each other while crying. One covers her face with her hand.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A close up of a graduate's tassel, featuring a charm of a photo of an older woman.
Graduates play with an inflatable ball.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
On the commencement stage President Aoun and Hilary Duff prepare to hug one another.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A shot of Hilary Duff facing the crowd of graduates during her speech.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A wide shot of fireworks going off during the commencement finale at Fenway Park.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A person dressed in a suit waits outside Fenway Park.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Graduating students walk behind the Red Sox mascots' bench.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
A stylistically blurry shot of three graduates smiling among the crowd.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Students walk among rows of empty chairs at Fenway.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
A stylistically blurred shot of graduates holding flags smiling at the camera.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Northeastern University graduates in academic regalia stand in front of Fenway Park, with numbers 14, 45, and 26 on the side of the building during commencement ceremonies.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A top-down shot of a student wearing a red glittery graduation cap with gold tassel.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A graduate waves a South African flag among a crowd of fellow graduates in caps and gowns at commencement.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A Northeastern University graduate wearing sunglasses and a black cap and gown stands amid a colorful blur of regalia.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A group of excited Northeastern University graduates in black caps and gowns cheer and wave, with red stadium seats visible in the background.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Northeastern University graduates in caps and gowns mingle in a darkly lit crowd.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A university official in a red robe points off camera.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Two graduates wearing sunglasses smile and pose among a crowd of other graduating students.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
An aerial wide-angle view of Fenway Park filled with graduates and attendees for Northeastern University's commencement ceremony, with the Boston skyline visible under cloudy skies.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A long-exposure artistic photograph of graduates in motion, creating streaks of color and light from their caps and gowns.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A joyful Northeastern University graduate in a black cap and gown waves a green and white Nigerian flag at Fenway Park during the 2026 commencement ceremony, laughing with excitement.
Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Two Northeastern University graduates seen from behind raise their arms in celebration at Fenway Park; one has a colorful floral arrangement decorating her graduation cap.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday April 29, 2026. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Alan McKim, founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of Clean Harbor, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Two graduates wearing caps and gowns looking at each other and smiling in Fenway Park.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday April 29, 2026. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Alan McKim, founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of Clean Harbor, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
"A bronze sculpture of a child wearing a baseball cap.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday April 29, 2026. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Alan McKim, founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of Clean Harbor, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A low angle shot of student dancers smiling mid-performance.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday April 29, 2026. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Alan McKim, founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of Clean Harbor, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
An aerial view of a packed Fenway Park filled with Northeastern University graduates and guests during the 2026 commencement ceremony, with the iconic Fenway Park sign visible.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
A procession of Northeastern University students in line up at the Fenway Park field during the 2026 commencement ceremony.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Two Northeastern University graduates in caps and gowns share a warm embrace with a fellow graduate at the 2026 commencement ceremony.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun speaks at a podium wearing crimson academic regalia with gold medallions during the 2026 commencement ceremony at Fenway Park.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Hilary Duff, commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient, smiles warmly while seated on the stage at Northeastern University's 2026 commencement ceremony, wearing academic regalia with a gold tassel.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
The academic procession enters Fenway Park for Northeastern University's 2026 undergraduate commencement, with the Northeastern Husky mascot visible among faculty in colorful regalia.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
President Aoun addresses the crowd at a podium bearing the Northeastern University seal during the 2026 commencement ceremony at Fenway Park.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A large group of Northeastern University graduates in caps and gowns cheer and wave at the camera in the Fenway Park stands, with a 'CONGRATS HUSKIES' banner visible behind them.
Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun poses with graduates and the Northeastern Husky mascot beneath a 'CONGRATS HUSKIES' banner at the 2026 commencement ceremony.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A group of Northeastern University graduates takes a joyful selfie with President Aoun on the Fenway Park field following the 2026 commencement ceremony, smiling and laughing in their caps and gowns.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A smiling Northeastern University graduate in a black gown raises her arms mid performance.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Wally the Green Monster, the Boston Red Sox mascot, poses with a group of Northeastern University graduates in caps and gowns in the Fenway Park stands.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A fluffy golden doodle dog wearing a small American flag accessory stands among the legs of commencement attendees at Fenway Park.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A smiling Northeastern University wearing a cap, gown, and honor cords at the commencement ceremony.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Four Northeastern University graduates in black caps and gowns laugh and pose together in front of the Fenway Park scoreboard, wearing decorative stoles including a Filipino flag sash.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A group of family members and guests cheer enthusiastically in the Fenway Park stands during Northeastern University's 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A jubilant Northeastern University graduate in sunglasses pumps his fist. Behind him someone waves a Vietnamese flag, surrounded by fellow graduates in caps and gowns.
Speaker Hilary Duff smiles while wearing regalia at the podium.
In a crowd of graduates facing the stage, on student smiles at the camera and pumps her fists.
A wide shot of the crowd of students as fireworks go off at Fenway Park, with some waving country flags.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A graduate holds up an inflatable beach ball.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
A wide shot of colorful fireworks going off during the commencement finale at Fenway Park.
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
Photos by Adam Glanzman for Northeastern University
A crowd of Northeastern University graduates in caps and gowns celebrate at Fenway Park during the 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony, with colorful fireworks shooting into the sky.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A dramatic close-up silhouette of a graduation cap and tassel against a dark background.
Graduates and attendees cheer and wave flags in the packed Fenway Park stands during Northeastern University's 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A group of Northeastern University graduates in black caps and gowns laugh and raise their hands joyfully during the 2026 commencement ceremony at Fenway Park, with a South Korean flag visible in the background.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Hilary Duff laughs while taking a selfie on her phone at Northeastern University's 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony, wearing academic regalia.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
Photos by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University
A smiling Northeastern University graduate wearing glasses and a yellow honor stole.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A dramatic perspective that focuses on a graduate in his cap and gown.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A closeup of a person bearing a flag during a ceremonial presentation.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A close-up of Fenway Park's manual scoreboard customized to read 'Like A Husky' in place of the standard baseball scoring rows.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
A large crowd of Northeastern University graduates in caps and gowns celebrate beneath a bold 'CONGRATS' sign, with someone wearing a Northeastern Husky mascot head visible among them.
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Photos by Billie Weiss for Northeastern University
Graduates prepare to turn their tassels from one side of their caps to the other.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Two graduates in caps and gowns share a warm hug.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Student performers in mid-dance.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday April 29, 2026. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Alan McKim, founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of Clean Harbor, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A student wearing a cap is out of focus. Behind them is a wall decorated on the side of Fenway, saying 'Go Red Sox' with a painted flag.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its graduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday April 29, 2026. Speakers included Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun, Alan McKim, founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of Clean Harbor, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
A graduating student celebrates holding up a Northeastern medal, with a crowd of other graduates in the background.
04/29/26 – BOSTON, MA. – Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate 2026 Commencement ceremony at Boston’s Historic Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Hilary Duff, musician, actress and entrepreneur, a distinguished group of influential figures, as well as student speakers. Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University
Photos by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University

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