Northeastern 2026 Commencement and Khoury Celebrations

Two graduates hug during the graduation ceremony

A graduate walking to the stage high fives a seated graduate

A graduate takes a selfie with a ceremony attendee

Dozens of graduates from Northeastern Vancouver stand on a large stairway and toss their graduation caps

Sunday, April 26, marked Khoury College’s commencement celebrations, with both the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies taking place for the first time at Leader Bank Pavilion in Boston’s Seaport District.

As in previous years, each student crossed the stage as their name was announced. These college celebrations complemented the university-wide commencement  ceremony at Fenway Park on Wednesday, April 29, where President Aoun conferred degrees in a grand ceremony that featured featured singer and actor Hilary Duff as the undergraduate speaker, and Alan McKim, founder of the environmental cleanup company Clean Harbors, as the graduate speaker.

Undergraduate

Celebration

Boston: April 26, 2026, 9 a.m., Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Avenue

Congratulations Class of 2026

Commencement ceremony

Boston: April 29, 2026, 4 p.m., Fenway Park

White letters that spell the phrase "Dream big NU" are visible in the lower level of Fenway Park during Northeastern's graduation ceremony as colored smoke is launched from the stadium's roof

Graduate

Celebration

Boston: April 26, 2026, 1:30 p.m, Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Avenue

Congratulations Class of 2026

Commencement ceremonies

Boston: April 29, 2026, 10 a.m. EDT, Fenway Park (Boston)
Arlington: May 8, 2026, 4 p.m. EDT,
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial Hall (Alexandria)
Miami: May 2, 2026, 12 p.m. EDT, Miami Northeastern University Campus
Oakland and Silicon Valley: May 16, 2026, 2 p.m. PDT,
Holmgren Meadow (Oakland)
Portland: June 12, 4 p.m. EDT, Merrill Auditorium (Portland)
Seattle: May 21, 4 p.m. PDT, Benaroya Hall (Seattle)
Vancouver: May 14, 4 p.m. PDT, The Centre (Vancouver)

Boston Commencement Celebrations: April 29

Khoury Dean Beth Mynatt with data science and economics student Misha Ankudovych, who delivered the undergraduate student address. Photos by Sean Drew.
These students are among the almost 600 undergraduates who crossed the stage at the Boston ceremony, held this year at Leader Bank Pavilion for the first time.
A sea of caps greets Dean Beth Mynatt and Senior Associate Dean Ben Hescott, who address the undergraduate students and their family and friends.
This family couldn't hold back their pride and excitement as their new graduate crossed the stage.
Computer science and design student Briana Torres marks the moment with a special companion.
Dean Beth Mynatt (standing second from right) and Senior Associate Dean Ben Hescott (second from left) join the family of master’s student speaker Daniela Alejandra González, who encouraged her 483 fellow graduates to "Keep your feet on the ground, in the data, in the evidence, in the rigor this education has given us. And never stop looking up."
Soon-to-be master's graduates reflect on the end of one chapter, and the beginning of everything to follow.
New graduates hold the Oath for Computing Professionals, pledging to use their skills ethically and responsibly.
Joy, pride, and relief were among the many emotions experienced by graduates and their families.
It's a wrap for these excited, accomplished members of the class of 2026.

Miami Commencement: May 2

May 2, 2026, marked a true milestone as the first cohort of Khoury students at Northeastern Miami graduated. They include Qingyuan Wan (center, holding the Husky), Fengkai Liu, Erdun E, and Naveen Kumanan. Joining them are Khoury faculty Alan Jamieson, Jia Zhu, and Gabriela Gongora-Swartzman, director of computing programs.
Laurel and Scroll 100 honoree and new graduate Erdun E with Begoña Rovira, associate dean of Northeastern Miami.
New graduates share a moment with associate teaching professor Jia Zhu and associate dean Begoña Rovira.
It was smiles all around for Northeastern Miami's first-ever Khoury graduates.

Arlington Commencement: May 8

New graduate Philip Fochios shares a moment with Northeastern Arlington CEO and Regional Director Jamie Jones Miller and Director of Computing Programs (Arlington) and Teaching Professor Huihui Wang. Photos by David Keith.
Students gather with Khoury staff and faculty at the May 8 Commencement, including (first row, left to right) Madison Barton, Beth Hawthorne, Youna Jung, Katherine Socha, and Huihui Wang.
The event took place at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial Hall in Alexandria, which dates back to 1910.
New graduate Xiaotong Li had a special friend with her as she received her degree.
It's a wrap for Northeastern Arlington's 63 graduates, including 22 from Khoury College.

Vancouver Convocation: May 14

On May 14, 2026, some 250 Northeastern Vancouver students celebrated Convocation 2026 at the Centre for the Performing Arts in Vancouver, BC. Photos by Jimmy Jeong.
Among the faculty in the Convocation procession were Bethany Edmunds, associate dean of computing programs – West Coast.
New Khoury graduate Kalhar Pandya was recognized for his Outstanding Global Network Student Award, given to students Northeastern’s network campuses who demonstrate excellence in academics, research, leadership, teaching, or impact.
Khoury faculty in attendance included (l-r): Richard Hoshino, Timothy Edmunds, Jack Thomas, Logan Schmidt, Ryan Rad, Bethany Edmunds, Lino Coria Mendoza, and Parsa Rajabi.
These students, among the 62 Khoury students to cross the stage at Northeastern Vancouver, enjoy a moment together.
New Khoury graduate Mansi Modi takes the time for self-reflection during the big event.

Oakland and Silicon Valley Commencement: May 16

More than 300 undergraduate and graduate students — 84 from Oakland, 206 from Silicon Valley, and 14 others — received degrees on Holmgren Meadow on May 16. Photos by Scott Chernis.
Oakland Dean Dan Sachs, who told attendees the day was in celebration of “one ceremony, two campuses, one Northeastern family,” is joined by faculty including Khoury Dean Beth Mynatt (seated second from right, first row).
Khoury Laurel and Scroll honorees include Himalaya Dua (left), Kaustubha Eluri (second from left), and Songting Yang (right).
Ilmi Yoon, director of computing programs for Silicon Valley, leads the procession.
Silicon Valley student speaker Aisha Abdur Rahim, also winner of the 2026 Silicon Valley Outstanding Network Student Award, shared her memories of friendship and camaraderie: “We’re leaving with each other’s fingerprints all over our success, with memories touched by the hands and hearts of the people in this room," she said.
It's a wrap! The release of multi-colored, biodegradable confetti has become a tradition that Northeastern has adopted from Mills College, dating back over a decade.