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    To serve fellow veterans, this former soldier returned to Northeastern


    Chris DeWitt graduated from Northeastern in the 1980s before entering the U.S. Army as an infantry officer. He’s back on campus three decades later to answer another call: helping veterans make the shift to civilian life. It’s not an easy proposition for some.
    • by Peter Ramjug   November 10, 2021
  • Colin Powell, retired four-star general and former secretary of state, attends Northeastern University's Liberty Battalion Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony in 2012. Powell, who died at age 84 from COVID-19 complications, made opening remarks and administered the commissioning oath. Photo by Northeastern University

    Northeastern remembers Colin Powell as a transformational figure and a natural leader


    Powell, who died at 84 from COVID-19 complications, delivered the 2012 commencement address at Northeastern. He lived near the Boston campus for a short time before going off to Vietnam in the 1960s. Northeastern’s military veterans remembered him for having a strong moral compass and staying true to his beliefs.
    • by Peter Ramjug   October 18, 2021
  • Afghan refugees on a military plane

    Student military vets say US needs to help endangered Afghans


    Michael Trudeau and Amanda Knowles served in the U.S. military before coming to Northeastern. Both of them are personally touched by the frenetic refugee situation in Afghanistan.
    • by Peter Ramjug   August 20, 2021
  • Northeastern University on Monday Nov. 12, 2018 held its annual Veterans Day ceremony to honor past and present members of the university community who have served their country. Remarks were given by Mike Pasqua, President, Northeastern Student Veterans Organization, Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Luchetta, NUROTC Professor of Military Science, Neal Finnegan, Chairman of the Board Emeritus, Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett, Director, U.S. Navy Cyber Security Division Director, and Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

    ‘Our university never stopped embracing the military’


    A day after the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day, Northeastern also celebrated 100 years of collaboration with the military at its annual Veterans Day ceremony.
    • by Molly Callahan   November 12, 2018

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