Tetris CEO Rogers, VHB CEO Carragher Named Keynote Speakers for Wentworth Commencement
Maya Rogers, President and CEO of Tetris (left), and Michael J. Carragher, President and CEO of VHB
Wentworth Institute of Technology has announced that Michael J. Carragher, President and CEO of VHB, and Maya Rogers, President and CEO of Tetris, will deliver the keynote addresses at the university’s two Summer Commencement ceremonies on Thursday, August 14.
Carragher will speak at the 10:30 a.m. ceremony for the School of Engineering. Rogers will address graduates of the Schools of Architecture & Design, Computing & Data Science, Management, and Science & Humanities at the 3:00 p.m. ceremony.
Michael J. Carragher leads VHB, a prominent firm of 2,000 engineers, scientists, planners, and designers. With a 25-year tenure at the company, he is a respected leader in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry, known for driving strategic growth and advocating for diversity and inclusion. His career includes work on major transportation and infrastructure projects in Boston and other major U.S. cities.
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Maya Rogers is the President and CEO of Tetris, one of the most recognizable video game brands in the world. She has been instrumental in the global strategy and expansion of the Tetris brand, overseeing game development, global licensing, and the growth of Tetris into a lifestyle brand. Rogers is also a Founding Partner of Blue Startups, a venture accelerator in Hawaiʻi that fosters technology companies.
Both Rogers and Carragher will earn an Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters at their respective ceremonies.
Commencement Day Preview
The August 14 ceremonies will celebrate the achievements of Wentworth's latest class of graduates. Both ceremonies will take place in a climate-controlled tent on campus and are expected to last approximately 90 minutes each.
A live stream of each ceremony will be available for family and friends who are unable to attend in person. Following each event, graduates and their guests are invited to a reception on the Quad for light refreshments and photo opportunities with classmates, faculty, and family.
Leading up to the ceremonies, a number of events are planned for graduates, including the Cap and Gown Fest on August 5 and a commencement rehearsal and Senior Toast on August 13.
Graduates will be able to order up to four guest tickets for their respective ceremony, with ticket ordering information to be sent via university email in late July.
For a complete schedule of events, ticket information, live stream links, and answers to frequently asked questions, please visit the official Wentworth Commencement page at wit.edu/commencement.