News and College Life

A graduate is happily hooded during the 2024 Midyear Commencement on December 20th, 2024.

A student studies in the James B. Duke Library during finals week. 

Students react to a therapy dog during an organized study break at the Trone Student Center during finals week. 

A student receiving their Master's in Occupational Therapy joyfully regards her friends and family in the high auditorium balcony while being hooded. 

The smaller December commencement ceremonies are held in an auditorium. As tradition, the soon-to-be graduates are asked to look toward their family and friends and give them a round of applause for being there along the way. This particular individual is receiving a Master's of Public Health from the College of Health Sciences. 

First-year PharmD student Qariza Rafa-Vidya works in one of the study rooms to study commonly prescribed medications — the top 300 (!) medications prescribed in the U.S.

A marching band band major does a jumping heel kick during the fireworks show at the city's holiday parade on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.  

Boston Public schools students cheer for the Northeastern women’s basketball team during a game against Stonehill College during the annual Boston Public School Field Day held at Northeastern’s Cabot Court on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024.

Lights and shadow of a student walking through the halls of ISEC during finals week on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. 

Students feverishly crunch  algebra equations on the wall in the study space at Siebel Center as they prepare for an impending finals exam.