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Graduates in caps hold up flags representing their home countries as colored smoke rises over the stands at Fenway Park.
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Here’s when and where Northeastern’s class of 2027 will graduate

Smiling headshot of reporter Hannah Morse
by Hannah Morse

Photos: Hugs, tears and graduation cheers

by Matthew Modoono
Evan Kenny smiles and points at the audience from the podium of Commencement 2026 at Fenway Park.
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Undergraduate student speakers encourage bravery, open-mindedness 

headshot of Erin Kayata
by Erin Kayata
Fireworks and colored smoke soar into the air above Fenway Park at Commencement 2026. The stands are white and red, spelling out Dream Big NU
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Northeastern celebrates thousands of graduates at Fenway Park

Headshot of Greg St. Martin
by Greg St. Martin
Hilary Duff in academic garb smiles while speaking at Commencement 2026
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Hilary Duff tells class of 2026 to fearlessly embrace who they are

by Cody Mello-Klein
Parents celebrate grads from the bleachers at Fenway Park.
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Proud parents of grads say Northeastern delivered on co-ops and jobs

Headshot of Cesareo Contreras
by Cesareo Contreras
President Joseph E. Aoun speaking during commencement at a podium.
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Joseph E. Aoun tells grads they are prepared to step into the unknown

Headshot of Tanner Stening
by Tanner Stening
Joshua and Odette Ramgeet are wearing their cap and gowns and are smiling next to each other.
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A family affair: Mother and son graduate side by side at Fenway Park

Headshot of Tanner Stening
by Tanner Stening
Shows graduates at the stadium with Fenway Park sign and flags in the background.
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Everything you need to know about Northeastern’s 2026 commencement

by Cody Mello-Klein
A person wearing a cap and gown cheers and claps excitedly at the 2025 undergraduate Commencement ceremony at Fenway park.
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Northeastern announces commencement speakers for 2026 ceremonies

by Cody Mello-Klein
Hilary Duff poses in the backseat of a car, leaning her head against the window as the sun streaks across her face.
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Global superstar Hilary Duff is Northeastern’s commencement speaker

by Cody Mello-Klein
A group of jovial Northeastern University graduates in cap and gowns stand together on the baseball diamond at Fenway Park.
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Commencement 2026: dates, tickets and what families should know

by Alena Kuzub