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President Aoun gesturing while speaking into a microphone at a podium in Fenway Park for the Northeastern 2026 undergraduate commencement ceremony.
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The 10 most powerful quotes from Northeastern commencement speakers

by Shraddha Chakradhar
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

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
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

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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
John F. Kennedy leans forward as an older academic administrator presents him with the Doctor of Laws hood.
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From the Atomic Age to AI, JFK’s words resonate 70 years later

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by Tanner Stening
Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun, who is bald and wearing glasses, stands against a tree-filled backdrop, and is looking over his right shoulder.
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A conversation with Northeastern’s President Joseph E. Aoun

by Northeastern Global News
Koen Pauwels and President Aoun shake hands on stage in front of a presentation screen, while a third person standing behind them holds a microphone and looks on. Koen Pauwels is wearing a red ribbon with a medallion around his neck.
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As AI gets smarter, humanity becomes more important, lecturer says

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by Cyrus Moulton
Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun and Gina Raimondo sit on a stage in front of an audience.
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Former commerce secretary says long-term bet on AI is good for the workforce

by Cody Mello-Klein
A group of people including Mayor Michelle Wu and President Aoun wearing red hard hats take shovels to break ground on the new residence hall
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In a celebration of partnerships, Mayor Wu joined President Aoun to mark the beginning of a new 23-story residence hall taking shape

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by Cyrus Moulton
Ted Landsmark (left) and Zolano Kanno-Youngs (right) sitting in two grey armchairs on stage in East Village and laughing. They are both holding microphones.
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Landsmark urges continued vigilance to honor the legacy of MLK

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by Cyrus Moulton
Northeastern University president Joseph Aoun speaks to a room full of students in a ballroom
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President Aoun hosts Thanksgiving celebration in London for Northeastern students

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by Patrick Daly