2024 in Review: Newhouse School Events Highlighted by 60th Anniversary Celebration

The last of a four-part series looking back at Newhouse School highlights over the past year. Other 2024 in review stories include key initiatives and projects (Dec. 29); student highlights and awards (Dec. 30); and alumni stories (Dec. 31).

Donald Newhouse speaks with Chancellor Kent Syverud.
Donald Newhouse (front row, left) speaks with Chancellor Kent Syverud. (Photo by Charles Wainwright)

The Newhouse School is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2024-25. Students, alumni, faculty and staff kicked off festivities during the first week of school in August by welcoming Donald Newhouse and his family back to campus.

The dedication of the Newhouse Family Plaza highlighted another busy year full of events. For more updates, visit the Newhouse news page.

Photo Gallery: Newhouse School Cheers to 60 Years

The Aug. 28 celebration included a special luncheon, a tour of the complex and a ceremony on the plaza, where Chancellor Kent Syverud and Newhouse Dean Mark J. Lodato unveiled the new name of the outdoor space that connects the three Newhosue buildings.

A woman is shown speaking on a video screen above a stage during a convocation ceremony
Weijia Jiang G’06 addresses graduates at the 2024 Newhouse Convocation Ceremony. (Syracuse University photo/Angela Ryan)

Photo Gallery: 2024 Newhouse Convocation Ceremony

Weijia Jiang G’06, senior White House correspondent for CBS News, delivered the keynote address.

Renowned Editor Marty Baron Speaks to Next Generation of Journalists

The former editor of The Washington Post and Boston Globe was the featured speaker at Newhouse’s Gitner Storytelling Symposium.

Photo Gallery: Newhouse at Coming Back Together Reunion

The Newhouse School hosted an alumni luncheon and speed networking session on Sept. 13, as part of Syracuse University’s Coming Back Together (CBT) reunion.

Grammy-Winning Artist Laufey Highlights LA Launch Party for University’s New Bandier Music Business Master’s Program

A scholarship announced in Laufey’s name will support students of the new music business program.

a person sits at a piano on a stage and performs
Laufey performed “From the Start” and other hits from her decorated album “Bewitched.” (Photo by Arnold Turner)