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How to repurpose ocean plastic

Upcycled fishing nets help this Husky co-founder tackle plastic pollution.

by Cam Sleeper November 13, 2021

A welcome to a lifelong community

Larmar Letts DMSB’17 officially welcomed the 2020 graduates to a community they have been part of for 18 months: Northeastern alumni, part of an interconnected…

by Cam Sleeper November 13, 2021

‘Difficulty level to the extreme’

Graduate Ulpiano Flores Kuri COE’20 told the graduates at the morning ceremony they should be proud of their achievements so far, and should not let…

by Cam Sleeper November 13, 2021

Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

2020 Commencement in photos

Many members of the Class of 2020 returned to Northeastern’s Boston campus on Saturday, Nov. 13, to celebrate their Commencement, postponed as a result of…

by Matthew Modoono and Alyssa Stone November 13, 2021

A stroll through the foliage

Members of the Northeastern community walk through the Boston campus. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Matthew Modoono November 13, 2021

11/13/21 - BOSTON, MA. - Northeastern University celebrates its undergraduate and graduate 2020 Commencement ceremonies at Matthews Arena on Saturday, Nov. 13. 2021 Speakers included Joseph E. Aoun, president of Northeastern, Ming Tsai, a James Beard Award-winning chef, as well as student speakers. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

A look to the future

A child joins his father for the Northeastern University undergraduate and graduate 2020 Commencement ceremony at Matthews Arena. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

by Alyssa Stone November 13, 2021

‘The power of human connection’

Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun expressed his admiration for, encouragement of, and confidence in the Class of 2020 during Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, Nov. 13.

by Cam Sleeper November 13, 2021

‘Be hungry’—and ‘trust your gut’

Chef, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Ming Tsai urged 2020 graduates to follow their passions, and to be kind, every day.

by Cam Sleeper November 13, 2021

President Aoun and Chef Ming Tsai are ready for Commencement 2020. Are you?

Northeastern's president, Joseph E. Aoun, and Commencement 2020 keynote speaker Chef Ming Tsai get ready for their roles in the festivities.

by Adam Fischer November 13, 2021

Graduates look up at streamers and brightly colored flags overhead

With ‘20/20 vision,’ Northeastern’s Class of 2020 celebrates graduation and looks to the future

Triumphant graduates from Northeastern’s Class of 2020 celebrated their long-awaited Commencement exercises Saturday with spirited ceremonies honoring their accomplishments, 18 months after the pandemic brought a premature end to their final semester.

by Hillary Chabot November 13, 2021

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