Alumnus Daniel Riccio to Share Journey from UMass Amherst to Apple on Oct. 30

AMHERST — Recently retired Apple executive and engineer Daniel Riccio Jr. will share his journey from UMass Amherst to the pinnacle of innovation at Apple at the 2025 Shirley and Ting-Wei Tang Endowment Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 30 at 4:30 p.m. in the UMass Amherst Student Union Ballroom at 41 Campus Center Way.

Riccio helped shape the last 25-plus years of Apple products and will provide exclusive insights into his days at the pioneering tech company, where he played a pivotal role in building the team, culture, and processes that delivered category-defining innovative Apple products such as the iMac, iPhone, and iPad. He will also discuss his vision for the Riccio College of Engineering at UMass Amherst and the motivation behind his transformative $50 million gift.

A reception will be held from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m., followed by the lecture at 4:30, which will include both a traditional presentation and a Q&A fireside chat. The event is free and open to the public.