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A graduate speaks at a podium during a commencement ceremony.

Graduate from Northeastern’s Arlington campus turns successful co-op into dream job at Amazon

Soumya Hukkeri tells fellow grads at Northeastern’s Arlington commencement to “never stop believing in yourself.”

Seven graduates smiling while throwing their caps in the air. The London Eye ferris wheel is visible in the background. It is a bright sunny day.

Degrees in hand, jobs secured, Northeastern grads in London are in high demand

‘I decided to take a leap. I’m so happy I did,” said Maria Abbadi, one of 110 students to graduate with a master’s or apprenticeship degree.

A shot from above of a crowd of graduates throwing their caps into the air.

Northeastern’s 2025 Vancouver graduates urged to embrace creativity and kindness in an AI world

More than 200 graduates celebrated at convocation, where speakers encouraged them to lead with imagination, data-savvy skills and compassion

Graduates wearing black gowns with gold accents sitting in a darkened Meridian Hall for the Toronto graduation.

More than 900 master’s degrees awarded at Northeastern’s Toronto campus

Student speaker Sujata Chandrashekhar Gaimar said Northeastern “empowered, motivated and sometimes pushed me to go beyond my fears.”

Group of people in academic regalia standing on stage during a commencement ceremony.

Global entrepreneur and trustee emeritus Frederick Brodsky receives the Northeastern Pioneer Award

Frederick Brodsky, a trustee emeritus, was honored by President Joseph E. Aoun at the D’Amore-McKim School of Business commencement.

A speaker in academic regalia at a commencement podium.

Former Deckers CEO credits Northeastern co-ops for shaping his career in global brand leadership

David Powers tells Northeastern grads how experiential learning sparked his journey from student to CEO, leading brands like Ugg and Teva.

Daniel Levangie speaks at Northeastern’s Bouve College commencement ceremony.

After taking big risks, health care CEO Daniel Levangie persevered in the face of failure and achieved success

Daniel Levangie inspires graduates of Northeastern’s Bouve College of Health Sciences.

Ralph Martin standing at a podium on stage at the Law School commencement.

Ralph Martin’s life was shaped by tragedy, turmoil — and an unshakable belief in justice

Martin returned to Matthews Arena on the Boston campus Friday to address the newest graduates of Northeastern’s School of Law.

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Commencement Speakers

Portrait of Elliot Grainge.

undergraduate Ceremony

Elliot Grainge

CEO of ATLANTIC MUSIC GROUP

Portrait of David Roux.

graduate Ceremony

David Roux

TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEUR and PHILANTHROPIST

Commencement Films

2025 Commencement RECAP

Celebrating this year's graduates at Fenway Park!

Photo Highlights

Faculty and Student Honors

Academic Honors Convocation

Faculty and students who exhibited excellence in scholarship, research, teaching and advancing the university’s mission.

Awardee Highlights

The American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Elizabeth Mynatt

Dean of the Khoury College of Computer Sciences

the National Academy of Sciences

Albert-László Barabási

Robert Gray Dodge Professor of Network Science and University Distinguished Professor

The Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

Eno Ebong

Associate professor of bioengineering and chemical engineering

Huntington 100

The best and brightest undergraduate students who embody the mission, ideals and values of the university.

Awardee Highlights

Wade John Contney

D’Amore-McKim School of Business

Casey Goyette

College of Engineering

Nina Patel

Khoury College of Computer Sciences

Laurel and Scroll 100

The most exceptional graduate students who exemplify the mission, ideals and values of the university.

Awardee Highlights

Anjana Nandam

College of Engineering

Jessica Dorothy Johnson

Bouvé College of Health Sciences

Keira Jade O’Connor

D’Amore-McKim School of Business