RIT Commencement

Exterior shot of the Gene Polisseni Center

Exterior view of Sustainability Institute Hall

RIT Commencement
May 9-10, 2025

Astro Teller, a renowned entrepreneur, engineer, and ‘Captain of Moonshots’ at X, Alphabet’s moonshot factory, will be the keynote speaker for RIT’s Academic Convocation on May 9.

Commencement News

May 9, 2025

Student Government president’s 2025 Academic Convocation address
May 9, 2025

Astro Teller encourages Class of 2025 to unlock their creativity and be grateful

Emphasizing the power of a creative mindset over mastering the pursuit of excellence, Astro Teller urged the Class of 2025 to embrace the journey ahead with curiosity, humility, and a willingness to be intentionally foolish.
May 9, 2025

Remarks by 2025 Academic Convocation keynote speaker Astro Teller
May 9, 2025

President David Munson’s 2025 Academic Convocation address

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