Commencement

Congratulations Huskies—you did it! The pride you have now grows stronger with time. Every Husky remembers their MTU graduation. Your Michigan Tech family joins you and your loved ones to celebrate completion of this journey.

Spring 2026 Commencement

Graduate Student Ceremony

Friday, April 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena of the Student Development Complex (SDC)

Undergraduate Student Ceremony

Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in the John MacInnes J. Student Ice Arena of the Student Development Complex (SDC).

A Few Things To Note

Guests are provided with audience seating and do not sit with the graduates.
The ceremony generally lasts around two hours.
The SDC is a tobacco and alcohol-free facility.
For the safety and security of the graduates and their guests, please be advised that all bags are searched prior to entering the event. Public Safety and Police Services are present.
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Jeffrey Littmann

Commencement Speaker: Jeffrey Littmann

Jeffrey Littmann is a life trustee and audit and finance committee chair of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation. For more than 25 years, he served as a member of the board and as the chief financial officer of Buffalo Bills Inc., operating within the NFL.

Littmann’s years of service to Michigan Tech stand as a testament to both his dedication to the University and his unwavering support of students and alumni. He has served as a member of the University’s Board of Trustees since 2019, with an appointment through 2026. He was elected and served two consecutive terms as Board of Trustees chair, and currently chairs the board’s audit and finance committee. He also serves on the Michigan Tech Fund Board of Directors and contributes his financial expertise to its investment committee.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting and master’s degree in taxation from Walsh College and a law degree from the Detroit College of Law. He also received an honorary doctorate in law from Walsh College and is an honorary alumnus of Michigan Tech, receiving the University’s 2025 Honorary Alumni Award.

From 1974 to 1982, Littmann held several financial management positions with Ziebart International, an international franchising organization having licensees in 34 countries, where he supported research, manufacturing, distribution, and sales. He worked as a tax professional at Big Eight CPA firm Arthur Anderson from 1982 to 1986, specializing in closely held business entities.

Littmann has made a tremendous impact on many organizations, serving in executive and board positions including:

Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation — Life Trustee, Past Chair of the Board of Trustees, and current Chair of the Finance and Investment Committee
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Trust — Trustee and Chairman of the Board
Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Enterprises LLC — VP and CFO, 1986-2013; President, 2014-15
Buffalo Bills Inc. — Member of the Board of Directors and CFO, 1986-2014
National Football League — Member of the Executive Committee, Investment Committee, and Collective
Bargaining Agreement Working Club Executive Committee
Ralph Wilson Equity Fund — Member and CFO, 1999-2016
Interstate Highway Construction Inc. — Member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer, 1986-2020
Ardesta LLC — Member of the Board of Directors, 1999-2015
Metapointe Partners LLC — Past Investment Committee Member
Additionally, he has served multiple community positions at organizations like the St. John Health Foundation and System, the Grosse Pointe Club, and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

Littmann and his wife Cynthia reside in Grosse Pointe, Michigan, and have two daughters, Christine and Caitlin, and three grandchildren. The couple’s second home is a “camp” in the Upper Peninsula, solidifying Littmann’s status as a self-proclaimed “Yooper Want-To-Be.” He is an avid pilot and enjoys tennis, hunting, fishing, boating, and other outdoor pursuits.

Upcoming Ceremony

Where and When

The Spring Graduate Ceremony will be held Friday, April 24, 2026 and the Undergraduate Ceremony will be held Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in the John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena of the Student Development Complex (SDC).

Duration

The Spring Commencement ceremony generally lasts more than two-and-a-half hours. The Midyear Commencement ceremony is approximately two hours long.

Watch Online

Live streaming is available beginning on the morning of the ceremony.

Safety

For the safety and security of the graduates and their guests, please be advised that all bags are searched prior to entering the event.

At the ceremony conclusion please remain in your seats until all graduates have recessed.

First aid and Public Safety and Police Services will be available.

Accommodations

Parking

Accessible parking is available on a first-come-first-served basis at the commencement ceremony location.

Graduate Seating

A spring undergraduate seating chart, a spring graduate seating chart, and a midyear seating chart will become available within a short time period before the commencement ceremony date.

Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Wheelchair accessible seating locations in the Student Development Complex (SDC) allow access for one person in their own wheelchair and one companion (two individuals per reservation). Wheelchair accessible seating is limited and all seating assignments will be processed in a first-come, first-served manner through the ticketing office.

Limited Mobility Seating

If any member of your party has difficulty walking or using stairs or ramps but does not use a wheelchair, seating options with no stair steps are located throughout the Student Development Complex (SDC) and can be reserved through the ticketing office. This seating option is ideal for guests with fold-up walkers or canes that are able to be placed on the ground near them.

Real-Time Captioning

The live stream of the ceremony offers real-time captioning. Afterward, the recorded version of the event will stay on the website for those unable to watch it during the live event.

Neither participation in the commencement ceremony nor inclusion in the program constitutes official completion of degree requirements or the attainment of honors or other recognitions.