Photo Gallery: Newhouse Convocation Ceremony

The Newhouse School celebrated the Class of 2023 at the Convocation Ceremony on a sun-splashed Saturday at Syracuse University. Inside the JMA Wireless Dome, graduates were saluted by keynote speaker Erin Westerman ’04, president of production for the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

Among other speakers, Timothy Cato delivered the graduate student address, while Jordan Pierre gave the undergraduate student address. Olivia Stomski, professor of practice of television, radio and film, and director of the Newhouse Sports Media Center, was presented the Newhouse Faculty Award.

Graduates pose for a photo in academic regalia on the steps of the Newhouse School
Picture-perfect weather provided a sunny background for graduation weekend. Newhouse online master’s of communications students gathered before the convocation ceremony. (Photo by RC Concepcion)
A stack of orange diploma covers
Diploma covers are stacked on a table near the stage before the ceremony. (Photo by Genaro C. Armas)
Smiling students arrive at their seats for a convocation ceremony.
Students arrive at their seats for convocation. (Photo by Genaro C. Armas)
An image on a video board shows a graduate helping to adjust a fellow graduate's academic regalia
Pierre is shown on a video board helping to adjust Cato’s academic regalia before the latter addressed the crowd.
(Photo by Genaro C. Armas)
A woman holds a bouquet of flowers after accepting an award.
Stomski accepts the Newhouse Faculty Award.
Students in caps and gowns begin lining up during a convocation ceremony
Newhouse Scholars Mykenna Maniece and Porter Holt (first two on left) led the procession of undergraduates during the presentation of graduates.

Photos by Genaro C. Armas
Dean Lodato prepares to greet a graduate on the stage.
Dean Mark J. Lodato prepares to greet a graduate.
Erin Westerman speaks at the podium
Westerman speaks at the podium.

Photos by Genaro C. Armas
Graduates wave to family and friends in stands during the Newhouse Convocation Ceremony
Graduates on the floor of the dome take a moment to wave to the family members and friends in the crowd. (Photo by Genaro C. Armas)