Hereâs a look at some of the area commencements and whoâs speaking By Diana Bravo Globe Correspondent,Updated May 7, 2021, 11:30 a.m. Email to a Friend A 2021 graduate cheered as he walked through a photo and light tunnel that was part of a graduation procession through Northeastern University's campus on Thursday.Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff With vaccines more widely available and restrictions on outdoor gatherings loosening up, some schools are hosting in-person commencement exercises this spring for the classes of 2020 and 2021, while some have planned online-only ceremonies. Others will strive for the best of both worlds in hybrid ceremonies.