This year, as we honor our Bicentennial, it is a moment to reflect on the exciting changes taking place at RPI, and to express gratitude for all who make this change possible. Thanks to your participation, support, and engagement, RPI will enter its third century continuing to be a leader in education and innovation. We hope to see you at Reunion & Homecoming in recognition of 200 years of RPI history!
Where we will be welcoming alumni of all years, including celebrations for class years ending in 4 or 9, fraternities and sororities, athletics, clubs, and a special celebration of RPI’s Bicentennial. Register now and and renew your connections to each other and to the Institute!
FEATURED EVENTS
This year, RPI is honoring four individuals who represent important firsts for the Institute and the world: Inventor Frederic J. Kahn, educator and student life leader Eddie Ade Knowles, hockey player Adam Oates, and Naval Admiral Ronald J. Zlatoper.
Each of these honorees exemplifies a significant element of the RPI spirit: The courage and resilience required to go first, to lead, and to push what you think is possible. Their achievements — inventing new technologies, pioneering educational opportunities, winning a national championship, and advocating for diversity and inclusion — inspire us to continue to go first as we forge ahead into our next century.
This engaging program will feature an in-depth discussion between RPI President Martin A. Schmidt ’81 and RJ Scaringe ’05, founder and CEO of Rivian. The discussion will include Scaringe’s journey from RPI student to his extraordinary success as an entrepreneur, when he founded Rivian in 2009 to help accelerate the world’s shift toward carbon neutral energy and transportation.
Learn how Scaringe brought his childhood dream of having his own company to life, built on the foundation of his RPI education, and through his amazing talents as both an engineer and a designer. His company, Rivian Automotive, Inc., a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, is dedicated to addressing our planet’s climate crisis and preserving the critical biodiversity needed for our planet’s long-term survival.
See Who's Planning to Attend
See which of your friends and classmates have already registered for Reunion & Homecoming, then add yourself to the list – registration is now open!
Schedule at a Glance
Reconnect with friends, and meet new ones, at your class dinner, learn from faculty and students at the Academic and Research Showcase or explore and experience today’s campus with tours and open houses.
Make Accommodations
Group rates are available for alumni returning to campus Reunion and Homemcoming 2024.
Questions or interested in helping your class or group with planning?
Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (518) 276-6205 or alumni@rpi.edu.