Veterans Memorial

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Northeastern is dotted with well-known statues, murals, and architectural markers. Let’s see how many you can identify—and if you know where they’re located.

by Gregory Grinnell and Irvin Zhang September 12, 2019

Justine Newman, BHS'20, did a co-op at the Chester County Coroner’s Office to learn more about forensic pathologyPhoto by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

‘We were there to honor them’: Co-op student identifies, lays to rest veterans’ remains

As part of a co-op at the Chester County Coroner’s Office in Pennsylvania, Justine Newman helped lay to rest, with full military honors, the remains of seven veterans who might otherwise have gone unidentified.

by Molly Callahan November 10, 2017

Northeastern's Veterans Memorial commemorates more than 400 students and alumni who have given their lives in service of our country. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Veterans Memorial honors students, alumni who ‘interrupted their lives to serve as citizen soldiers’

Northeastern’s Veterans Memorial commemorates more than 400 students and alumni who have given their lives in service of our country. From as far back as World War I, members of the university community “have been faithfully answering the call of duty,” said Neil Finnegan, chairman emeritus of Northeastern’s Board of Trustees.

by Jason Kornwitz November 10, 2017

11/11/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Northeastern University on Friday Nov. 11, 2016 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: John Joseph McGinness, President of Northeastern University Student Veterans Organization, Lt. Colonel Tim Ferguson, Professor of Military Science Northeastern University Army ROTC, Neal Finnegan, BA'61, H'98, Chair Emeritus Northeastern University Board of Trustees, General Dwyer Dennis, U.S. Air Force, Commander, Hanscom Airforce Base, and Northeastern University President Joseph E. Aoun. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Northeastern University honors its veterans

On Nov. 11, 2016, the Northeastern community joined together for its annual Veterans Day ceremony.

by News@Northeastern November 16, 2016

Northeastern honors veterans for ‘answering the call of our nation’

The Northeastern community joined together Friday for its annual Veterans Day ceremony. “I’m very proud, as I know all of you are, that our school stops to remember every Veterans Day in this stirring and beautiful way,” said alumnus Neal Finnegan, chair emeritus of the university’s Board of Trustees.

by Greg St. Martin November 14, 2016

07/18/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Students walk by Cabot on July 18, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

A helpful guide to navigating campus

Northeastern’s campus sits on 73 acres of land, the equivalent of more than 55 NFL football fields. But the one-of-a-kind sanctuary of lush green spaces and tree-lined pathways is not as hard to navigate as you might think.

by Jason Kornwitz September 7, 2016

09/03/15 - BOSTON, MA. - President Joseph E. Aoun met with new student veterans during orientation in Curry Student Center room 318 at Northeastern University on September 3, 2015. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

New student veterans reflect on military experience

More than two dozen incoming student veterans began the next phase of their lives on Thursday at Northeastern, participating in a daylong series of workshops, information sessions, and campus tours.

by Jason Kornwitz September 4, 2015

On Veterans Day, Northeastern honors those who served

The Northeastern community gathered at the university’s Veterans Memorial on Tuesday for an annual ceremony to recognize all who have served in the U.S. military, especially Northeastern students and alumni.

by Joe O'Connell November 12, 2014

New student veterans receive advice, share stories

A score of first-year student veterans attended a series of workshops and information sessions on Friday morning and then spent the afternoon swapping military stories with their peers.

by Jason Kornwitz September 2, 2014

Honor, praise for all in uniform

The Northeastern community gathered on Monday to honor the hundreds of students, faculty and alumni who lost their lives while serving in the military.

by Joe O'Connell November 12, 2013