Northeastern celebrated its most accomplished learners at the 12th Annual Student Academic Honors Convocation Thursday, a ceremony that recognized students for their achievements in scholarship, research, leadership, and innovation.
“You are going to represent us all over the world in various settings,” Northeastern President Joseph E. Aoun told the awardees. “People are going to look at you as being from Northeastern. And that’s why we’re so excited about celebrating you. We are very proud of you.”
The lunchtime event was held on the 17th floor of East Village overlooking the Boston skyline on a bright spring day. The renewal of the ceremony, held in-person for the first time since 2019, marked the latest return to normalcy.
“What you achieved—much of it—was during the COVID-19 pandemic,” David Madigan, provost and senior vice president for academic affairs, told the students. “You adapted without missing a beat, developing new ways to learn and to persevere with important research and scholarship. You fueled Northeastern’s remarkable momentum and truly helped the world move through a difficult time with optimism and hope for the future.”
The winners were joined by family, friends, faculty, deans, and staffers, as well as representatives from other universities. As they celebrated their achievements and looked ahead to what may come, the students were described by Madigan as embodiments of their university’s strengths.
“You exemplify Northeastern’s highest ideals: A university powered by experience, deeply engaged with the world, and focused on making an impact on communities worldwide,” Madigan said. “In classrooms and out in the field, in research labs and in art studios, in locations around the world and right here in Boston, you have tested and exceeded the limits of what’s possible. You’ve inspired peers and mentors with your scholarly achievements and helped the world understand and solve problems with greater impact.”
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Photo by Alyssa Stone/Northeastern University.
