NEIT 2024 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS
LEGENDARY ACTRESS, RITA MORENO
Legendary actress Rita Moreno will deliver New England Institute of Technology’s commencement address on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island. During a career that has spanned 80 years, the actress, dancer and singer has won every major award in show business. She is one of the few performers to earn the coveted “EGOT” – having won Emmys, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. She is the first and only Latina woman to do so. At the age of 92, she’s not slowing down. She recently starred in the blockbuster films 80 for Brady and Fast X. She currently stars in the newly released comedy-horror film The Prank and the Netflix film Family Switch.
Moreno’s early work included roles in the classic musical films Singin’ in the Rain and The King and I, before her breakout role as Anita in West Side Story which earned her the Oscar for best supporting actress. She faced blatant discrimination during her career, but her perseverance and versatility allowed her to break free from stereotypes. She has acted in more than 70 feature films, appeared in numerous television shows, and starred in theaters on Broadway and in the world-famous West End of London. Throughout her storied career Moreno has been an outspoken advocate for social justice. She has received numerous awards for her lifetime contributions to American culture.
KEVIN GRANEY, PRESIDENT OF GENERAL DYNAMICS ELECTRIC BOAT
Kevin Graney is the president of General Dynamics Electric Boat. Electric Boat is the single largest manufacturing employer in Rhode Island and plays a pivotal role in national security. With Graney at the helm, Electric Boat is experiencing a once in a generation expansion, hiring thousands of people to build the submarines that serve as a first line of defense for the United States. With a focus on teamwork, he is known for uncompromising dedication to quality and safety.
New England Tech works closely with Graney to train entry level welders, shipfitters, machinists, and production planners for jobs at Electric Boat through the university’s Shipbuilding and Advanced Manufacturing Institute (SAMI). NEIT’s relationship with General Dynamics spans 30 years and has included numerous training programs both in classrooms and on the manufacturing floor at Electric Boat.
COMMENCEMENT, Sunday May 5th, 2024
We are looking forward to celebrating our graduates at the New England Institute of Technology 2024 commencement ceremony! Please check this page as the event gets closer for updated information.
WHEN AND WHERE:
Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Amica Mutual Pavilion, 1 LaSalle Square, Providence, RI. Directions: https://www.amicamutualpavilion.com//guest-services/directions-parking
Graduates must arrive by 9:45 a.m. The ceremony typically ends between 1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., so any dinner reservations should be made late enough to allow time for travel and traffic.
Plan to leave your home early to avoid the possibility of heavy traffic near the Amica Mutual Pavilion. The doors for general seating will open at 9:15 a.m.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE:
Students whose degree requirements will be completed during the following period: July 2023 (Intersession) through June 2024 (Spring Term).
CAPS AND GOWNS: It is time to order your cap and gown. If you have a cap and gown from a previous NEIT commencement ceremony, you must order a new one this year.
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- You may place your cap and gown order by clicking here: GRAD FORM
- Please contact Deidre Nelson, (401) 739-5000 or 1-800-736-7744 ext. 3458, if you have any questions or if you are unable to submit your order online.
CAP AND GOWN PICK-UP DATES: Plan to pick up your cap and gown during the NEIT Grad Event, which will be held on Wednesday, May 1st, noon – 6 p.m., in the Student Lounge on the East Greenwich Campus. If you cannot attend the Grad Event, you may also pick up your cap and gown on Saturday, May 4th, from noon – 2 p.m. in the East Greenwich Student Lounge. A friend or family member may pick up your cap and gown if you are unable to attend either of the distribution dates.
GUESTS:
There is no limit to the number of guests you may bring. Guests of the graduates should plan to arrive early to find the best seats. All guests will be required to pass through the security zone.
The seating for guests is stadium style seating (accessed by stairs). There are several sections for guests who use mobility aids as well as those who do not use a mobility aid, but have difficulty walking (sections 101, 106, 110, and 124). These sections are available on a first come, first served basis. The guests sitting in these sections may be joined by only one other guest.
PARKING:
The two recommended parking garages are:
- The Rhode Island Convention Center Garage, 99 West Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903
- The Providence Place Mall Parking Garage, 11 Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903
BAGS AND STROLLERS:
Clear bags or small wristlets (4×6) are strongly encouraged. Bags, briefcases, backpacks, and luggage are strictly prohibited. Also strictly prohibited are drugs, weapons of any kind, vaping devices, noisemakers, and laser pointers. Guests entering the Amica Mutual Pavilion are subject to a search. The Amica Mutual Pavilion does not provide storage for any confiscated baggage. Guests may bring strollers to the AMP; however, strollers are not allowed on the concourse or in the seating area. Strollers must be checked at Guest Services located at Section 128. The AMP is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged strollers. For the complete list of prohibited items go to: https://www.amicamutualpavilion.com//guest-services/building-policies
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
More detailed information about commencement will be mailed to the graduates’ home addresses that are on record with NEIT. Also, watch for updates on neit.edu.
QUESTIONS:
Contact Deidre Nelson at 401-739-5000 ext. 3458 or [email protected].