Honoring the Commitment of the Newhouse Family

When you walk through the front doors of the historic Newhouse 1 building, the first thing that catches your eye is the quote from Samuel I. Newhouse mounted on the wall lining the lobby staircase. 

“A free press must be fortified with greater knowledge of the world, and skill in the arts of expression.” 

That phrase stands the test of time, even if the forms, means and speed by which we communicate have evolved in the six decades since the opening of Newhouse 1.

At the Newhouse School today, the “arts of expression” taught by our world-class faculty cover nearly all fields in media and communications.

Our advertising and public relations programs consistently produce award-winning students. The Bandier Program for Recording and Entertainment Industries is among the best of its kind in the country.

The visual communications program carries on our successful track record of training talented photographers and graphic designers. Our television, radio and film program is considered among the top such programs each year by Variety and The Hollywood Reporter.  

Our newest program, esports communications and management, is emblematic of our forward-thinking philosophy to expand offerings into emerging fields. And the Newhouse School is committed to taking a lead role in research and the national conversation about the responsible use of artificial intelligence. 

But make no mistake—at our core, and what will never change, is our commitment to journalism and journalism education.

In this special edition of the Newhouse Network magazine, we share moments from our Aug. 28 events that kicked off the yearlong celebration of the Newhouse School’s 60th anniversary. It was such a special day to welcome the esteemed Donald Newhouse and his family back to Syracuse University! 

You’ll see highlights of some of the anniversary photo galleries that adorn the school in this milestone year. And you’ll read about the ways we continue to evolve with the journalism industry to ensure our students are prepared to work and lead from Day 1 after graduation. 

Donald’s father, S.I. Newhouse, set the foundation here 60 years ago. We are so grateful for his family’s enduring commitment to Syracuse University and the school that proudly bears the Newhouse name.

Mark J. Lodato
Dean