Events

Each year, Northeastern hosts a Veterans Day ceremony at the memorial to honor students, alumni, and staff who served their country.

The event features speakers, representatives from Northeastern, veterans, Northeastern students and alumni, and organizations such as the Northeastern Student Veterans Organization.

November 11, 2022

Keynote speaker: Commander Billie J. Farrell, U.S. Navy
November 11, 2021

Keynote speaker: Medal of Honor Recipient Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts, U.S. Army
November 11, 2020

Keynote speaker: U.S. Representative Seth Moulton
November 11, 2019

Keynote speaker: U.S. Army Lt. Col. Keith Wilson, Regional Director, U.S. Army Soldier for Life program
November 12, 2018

Keynote speaker: Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett, Director, U.S. Navy Cyber Security Division
November 10, 2017

Keynote speaker: Lieutenant General L. Scott Rice, Director, U.S. Air National Guard
November 11, 2016

Keynote speaker: Major General Dwyer Dennis, Hanscom Air Force Base
November 12, 2015

Keynote speaker: Brian Fountaine, student veteran
November 12, 2014

Keynote speaker: Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jack Hammond, executive director of the Home Base Program
November 12, 2013

Keynote speaker: Col. Richard F. Johnson, commander of the Massachusetts Army National Guard's 26th Maneuver Enhancement Rights
November 12, 2012

Keynote speaker: Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
November 11, 2011

Keynote speaker: David D. McKiernan, U.S. Army Four-Star General
November 11, 2010

Keynote speaker: Scott P. Brown, U.S. Senator for Massachusetts