Touro College of Dental Medicine
COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Class of 2025
Touro College of Dental Medicine is planning the commencement activities below to celebrate the Class of 2025!
While guest attendance is limited for our in-person events, we invite all family members, friends, faculty, staff and students to participate by tuning into these in these live events online celebrating the Touro College of Dental Medicine Class of 2025. The links below will be updated with the live stream as the date approaches.
Senior Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 10:00am
Alumni Tent - New York Medical College Campus
Commencement Ceremony
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 3:00 pm ET
Commencement Speaker
Susan Fox, BS, MSEd, MA, PhD
President & CEO
Westchester Institute for Human Development
Associate Professor of Health Policy & Management, NYMC
Dr. Susan Wirka Fox is the President and CEO of the Westchester Institute for Human Development (WIHD) in Valhalla, NY, where she provides leadership and direction to achieve the Institute's mission and strategic goals. She has led WIHD for the past nine years, including the challenging years through COVID. Under her leadership, WIHD has increased its community presence, developed new service offerings to support young adults with developmental disabilities, and grown its programs and services. Dr. Fox is an Associate Professor of Health Policy & Management in NYMC’s School of Health Science and Practice and serves on numerous academic committees within the School.
Susan has a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of New Hampshire, where she also earned her Master's degrees in Sociology. In addition, she holds a Master’s of Science in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor’s of Science in Human Development. Her career spans over four decades, focusing on developmental services, mental health, aging, and community living. She has held significant roles such as Associate Director at the Institute on Disability, Director of the Center on Aging and Community Living, and Director of the State Division of Developmental Services in New Hampshire.
Susan is a published author with numerous articles and technical reports on aging, disability, and community services. She has been recognized with several awards, including the City and State Westchester County Power 100 and the 914 INC Women in Business Award. She is very active in community service, serving on multiple non-profit boards, and currently serving on the boards of the Business Council of Westchester and NonProfit Westchester.
Susan has three grown children and one (soon to be two) grandchild. Her oldest daughter has significant disabilities and lives in a group residence in Massachusetts.
Ceremony Location
The commencement ceremony will take place at the Performing Arts Center on the SUNY Purchase campus. Information regarding guest registration will be provided at a later date.
For additional information, including rehearsals, attire, and more, visit the Commencement Information for Graduation Students page.
For questions about commencement activities at TCDM, contact the Office of Student Affairs at: studentaffairs@touro.edu.
