Photo Gallery: 2025 Newhouse Convocation Ceremony

Jim Weiss selfie Newhouse Convocation

The Newhouse School celebrated a new class of graduates at the Convocation Ceremony on May 10 in the JMA Wireless Dome. Jim Weiss ’87, founder and chairman of Real Chemistry, delivered the keynote address and had some fun in the process—even taking a selfie at the podium before his speech.

Look back on a memorable afternoon at Syracuse University. Congratulations to the Class of 2025! (Photos by Genesee Photo Systems unless otherwise noted.)

Newhouse Class Marshal Charlotte Ebel (left), national anthem singer Lauren Juzang, keynote speaker Jim Weiss ’87, undergraduate speaker Naimah Rahman and Newhouse Class Marshal Ryan Myers. (Photo by Genaro C. Armas)
Graduate student speaker Naomi Campbell.

Nina Brown, associate professor of communications, was named oustanding faculty member by the Class of 2025.

Jim Weiss podium Newhouse Convocation

“The relationship you have through Newhouse and Syracuse will be the gift that keeps on giving, so give that network all you’ve got. The community you created here will be your community for life. Who else is going to rock the color orange like we do?” _ Weiss

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Melissa Martinez, assistant teaching professor of television, radio and film (left), adjusts the stole on a Newhouse graduate backstage.
Four women pose for a photo in front of Newhouse 3 before the 2025 Newhouse Convocation Ceremony

Newhouse seniors Kate Kelley (left), Kari Marvel, Evelyn Kelley and Megan Kane became friends after spending the Spring 2024 semester in the Newhouse NYC program. (Photo by Genaro C. Armas)



Left: Weiss took a selfie with Dean Mark Lodato (right front), senior associate dean Regina Luttrell (second row, left) and University Trustee Steven Einhorn ’64, ’67, and Rahman (third row, left) and Campbell. Right: Beth Egan (left), co-director of the Weiss Center at the Newhouse School, jokes with Weiss before the ceremony.

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Visual communications faculty celebrate with a graduate.
Newhouse hosted a brunch for Weiss (left) and his guests, inviting graduating students, faculty and staff. (Photo by Kendall Johnson)