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Michigan Technological University will honor students graduating this spring with
two ceremonies held at the Student Development Complex's John J. MacInnes Student
Ice Arena.
The Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, April
24, followed by the Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
April 25.
Each ceremony will be
livestreamed
, with recordings available after the events.
Tickets
are required to attend both commencement ceremonies, and free parking is available
on a first-come, first-served basis in Lot 22 adjacent to the SDC and Lot 24 near
the football field. Guests are encouraged to check Michigan Tech's
campus map
for accessible parking locations.
Together, the Spring Commencement ceremonies will honor more than 1,300 graduates.
Michigan Tech Leader and Honorary Alumnus to Deliver Commencement Address
Jeffrey Littmann
, a life trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation and longtime leader in professional
sports finance, will deliver the Spring Commencement address. Littmann has spent decades
in executive leadership, including more than 25 years as chief financial officer and
board member of Buffalo Bills Inc. in the National Football League.
Jeffrey Littmann, Michigan Tech Board of Trustees member and Honorary Alumnus, will
deliver the Spring Commencement address.
A dedicated supporter of Michigan Tech, Littmann has served on the University's Board
of Trustees since 2019, including two terms as chair. He also serves on the Michigan
Tech Fund Board of Directors, contributing his expertise to its investment committee.
In 2025, he was recognized with Michigan Tech's
Honorary Alumni Award
.
Littmann holds degrees in accounting and taxation from Walsh College and a law degree
from the Detroit College of Law. His career has spanned financial leadership roles
across multiple industries, including international franchising, public accounting
and professional sports, along with extensive service on nonprofit and corporate boards.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Littmann maintains a strong connection to
Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. He and his wife, Cynthia, spend time at their camp
in the U.P., where he enjoys fishing and other outdoor pursuits.
"My father, a Lawrence Tech guy, was a mechanical engineer and I was always in awe
of his skills. My uncle, Don Holstein, a graduate of Michigan Tech, was a metallurgist.
I was very close to Don so I grew up hearing a lot of Michigan Tech stories," said
Littmann.
"Don introduced me to the forest in the northern lower in the 1970s, and later to
the U.P. at his 320-acre hunting camp there. So, when Governor Snyder asked me to
join the Michigan Tech board, it was like destiny," he said.
Graduates Reflect on Their Time at Tech
Representing the Class of 2026's Ph.D. and master's students,
Houssein Yassin
will deliver the graduate student address as he earns his
doctorate in mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics
.
Originally from The Gambia, Yassin came to the United States as a Fulbright scholar
and chose Michigan Tech as his first-choice institution. At Tech, he earned a
master's degree in mechanical engineering
, conducted research in the Michigan Tech Wave Lab, and supported first-year students
as a LEAP leader in the University's
Learning with Academic Partners
program.
His work focuses on data-driven modeling and advanced control systems, and he has
contributed to expanding aerospace opportunities in Tech's
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
.
Mechanical engineering doctoral candidate Houssein Yassin built a global journey into
a career focused on advanced control systems and research at Michigan Tech.
Environmental engineering major Caelan Mead-O'Brien combined hands-on experience and
campus leadership while preparing for a future in water resources engineering.
Representing the Class of 2026's undergraduates is
Caelan Mead-O'Brien
, who is earning a
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
with minors in
Spanish
and
sustainability science and society
.
Originally from Okemos, Michigan, Mead-O'Brien gained hands-on experience as a Husky
through a two-year internship with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy (EGLE), working on water systems, permitting and inspections. On campus,
he served as a resident assistant for three years and was involved in multiple student
organizations.
After graduation, Mead-O'Brien plans to continue studying at Michigan Tech as an
accelerated master's
student, working toward a
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
focused on water resources.
For more information, visit the MTU
Commencement website
.
Commencement Logistics
Graduate Ceremony:
Friday, April 24, at 3 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony:
Saturday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m.
Location:
John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena, SDC
Tickets:
Required for entry. Graduates will receive instructions via email.
Parking:
Free, first-come, first-served in Lot 22 (adjacent to the SDC) and Lot 24 (near the
football field). Accessible parking is available; see the
campus map
for details.
Livestream:
Can't be here? Catch the
commencement livestream
.
Concessions and Retail:
Available on-site.
Social Media:
Show your Husky Spirit and tag @michigantech when posting.
Michigan Technological University is an R1 public research university founded in 1885 in Houghton, and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185
undergraduate
and
graduate
degree programs in science and technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts. The rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering year-round opportunities for outdoor adventure.
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Michigan Technological University will honor students graduating this spring with
two ceremonies held at the Student Development Complex's John J. MacInnes Student
Ice Arena.
The Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, April
24, followed by the Undergraduate Student Commencement Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday,
April 25.
Each ceremony will be
livestreamed
, with recordings available after the events.
Tickets
are required to attend both commencement ceremonies, and free parking is available
on a first-come, first-served basis in Lot 22 adjacent to the SDC and Lot 24 near
the football field. Guests are encouraged to check Michigan Tech's
campus map
for accessible parking locations.
Together, the Spring Commencement ceremonies will honor more than 1,300 graduates.
Michigan Tech Leader and Honorary Alumnus to Deliver Commencement Address
Jeffrey Littmann
, a life trustee of the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation and longtime leader in professional
sports finance, will deliver the Spring Commencement address. Littmann has spent decades
in executive leadership, including more than 25 years as chief financial officer and
board member of Buffalo Bills Inc. in the National Football League.
Jeffrey Littmann, Michigan Tech Board of Trustees member and Honorary Alumnus, will
deliver the Spring Commencement address.
A dedicated supporter of Michigan Tech, Littmann has served on the University's Board
of Trustees since 2019, including two terms as chair. He also serves on the Michigan
Tech Fund Board of Directors, contributing his expertise to its investment committee.
In 2025, he was recognized with Michigan Tech's
Honorary Alumni Award
.
Littmann holds degrees in accounting and taxation from Walsh College and a law degree
from the Detroit College of Law. His career has spanned financial leadership roles
across multiple industries, including international franchising, public accounting
and professional sports, along with extensive service on nonprofit and corporate boards.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Littmann maintains a strong connection to
Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. He and his wife, Cynthia, spend time at their camp
in the U.P., where he enjoys fishing and other outdoor pursuits.
"My father, a Lawrence Tech guy, was a mechanical engineer and I was always in awe
of his skills. My uncle, Don Holstein, a graduate of Michigan Tech, was a metallurgist.
I was very close to Don so I grew up hearing a lot of Michigan Tech stories," said
Littmann.
"Don introduced me to the forest in the northern lower in the 1970s, and later to
the U.P. at his 320-acre hunting camp there. So, when Governor Snyder asked me to
join the Michigan Tech board, it was like destiny," he said.
Graduates Reflect on Their Time at Tech
Representing the Class of 2026's Ph.D. and master's students,
Houssein Yassin
will deliver the graduate student address as he earns his
doctorate in mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics
.
Originally from The Gambia, Yassin came to the United States as a Fulbright scholar
and chose Michigan Tech as his first-choice institution. At Tech, he earned a
master's degree in mechanical engineering
, conducted research in the Michigan Tech Wave Lab, and supported first-year students
as a LEAP leader in the University's
Learning with Academic Partners
program.
His work focuses on data-driven modeling and advanced control systems, and he has
contributed to expanding aerospace opportunities in Tech's
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
.
Mechanical engineering doctoral candidate Houssein Yassin built a global journey into
a career focused on advanced control systems and research at Michigan Tech.
Environmental engineering major Caelan Mead-O'Brien combined hands-on experience and
campus leadership while preparing for a future in water resources engineering.
Representing the Class of 2026's undergraduates is
Caelan Mead-O'Brien
, who is earning a
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering
with minors in
Spanish
and
sustainability science and society
.
Originally from Okemos, Michigan, Mead-O'Brien gained hands-on experience as a Husky
through a two-year internship with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes,
and Energy (EGLE), working on water systems, permitting and inspections. On campus,
he served as a resident assistant for three years and was involved in multiple student
organizations.
After graduation, Mead-O'Brien plans to continue studying at Michigan Tech as an
accelerated master's
student, working toward a
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
focused on water resources.
For more information, visit the MTU
Commencement website
.
Commencement Logistics
Graduate Ceremony:
Friday, April 24, at 3 p.m.
Undergraduate Ceremony:
Saturday, April 25, at 10:30 a.m.
Location:
John J. MacInnes Student Ice Arena, SDC
Tickets:
Required for entry. Graduates will receive instructions via email.
Parking:
Free, first-come, first-served in Lot 22 (adjacent to the SDC) and Lot 24 (near the
football field). Accessible parking is available; see the
campus map
for details.
Livestream:
Can't be here? Catch the
commencement livestream
.
Concessions and Retail:
Available on-site.
Social Media:
Show your Husky Spirit and tag @michigantech when posting.
Michigan Technological University is an R1 public research university founded in 1885 in Houghton, and is home to nearly 7,500 students from more than 60 countries around the world. Consistently ranked among the best universities in the country for return on investment, Michigan's flagship technological university offers more than 185
undergraduate
and
graduate
degree programs in science and technology, engineering, computing, forestry, business, health professions, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, and the arts. The rural campus is situated just miles from Lake Superior in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering year-round opportunities for outdoor adventure.
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