Spring is a bustling time at RIT/NTID! With final exams, capstone projects, and end-of-year celebrations, there’s plenty happening on campus. Below are some key events to help your student wrap up the academic year.

Each year, RIT/NTID honors outstanding alumni who have made significant professional, philanthropic, or community contributions.

This year, we’re proud to recognize Jeffrey McCaw, business administration accounting, class of 1989. If you’re in the area, join us for a reception and award ceremony on April 25 at 4:00 p.m. in The Street on the second floor of LBJ Hall. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, networking, and celebration!

Jeffrey McCaw is a certified public accountant and chief financial officer at SouceAmerica where he has worked since 2019. He has had a distinguished career in fiscal management, leading financial functions that include accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, and grant accounting and compliance.

“I’m a strong believer in the quality of education and experiences at RIT/NTID. My experience as a student was transformative, both personally and professionally. So, I love serving on the NTID Foundation Board to support the RIT/NTID students and staff by assisting with recruiting and internship/co-op opportunities, fundraising events, and talking with alums about supporting their alma mater in various ways," says McCaw.

Graduating seniors are invited to a pre-commencement celebration hosted by NTID Alumni Relations!

When: Wednesday, April 29, 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: Ellie’s Place in NTID’s CSD Student Development Center
What: Information on alumni benefits, refreshments, games, cap decorating, free shirts, and more!

Encourage your senior to attend this unforgettable send-off!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

This campus-wide festival showcases RIT’s most inventive projects, from tech demos to art installations. Among the exciting activities are:

Futurists Symposium – Leading experts and acclaimed and accomplished alumni will join us for brief presentations and a panel discussion on what they see on the horizon in the areas of technology, the arts, and design.

Exhibits – With 430+ student exhibits and 3,100+ exhibitors, plan your day using our interactive map!  

To learn more, visit: Imagine RIT 2025

Graduates cross the stage at their individual college commencements on May 9–10. All ceremonies are ASL-interpreted and captioned.

Full schedule: RIT Commencement 2025

As President David Munson prepares to retire on June 30, 2025, he reflects on his eight-year tenure:

“Nancy and I are deeply grateful for the RIT community’s passion and dedication… I remain committed to advancing RIT’s mission at the intersection of technology, arts, and design.”

In November, NTID President Gerard Buckley, who made history as the first RIT/NTID alumnus to become president of the college, announced his intention to step down this summer after leading NTID for 15 years. His last day as president is July 18.  

“Fifty years ago, I entered RIT/NTID as a freshman student, and this college profoundly changed my life,” said Buckley, “…I am thankful to the dedicated faculty and staff of NTID who continue to fulfill our mission of preparing young deaf and hard-of-hearing students for outstanding career success. I am especially thankful for the tremendous support of my wife, Judy, over the years and her active engagement in our community.”

A national search is underway for the next president of NTID. 

Questions? Contact:

Loriann Macko
Director, NTID Alumni & Constituent Relations
Loriann.Macko@rit.edu | 585-286-4579

Let’s finish the year strong—congrats to the Class of 2025! 🎉

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