UConn Journalism celebrated the Class of 2025 during our annual commencement reception on Sunday, May 11 as students prepared to cross the floor of Gampel and join more than 280,000 alum who represent UConn and Husky Nation across the globe.

Students shared stories, memories and values that they have learned throughout their four years with our department, and how they will cherish these for a lifetime.

We wish our graduates nothing but success and remind each and every one of them that our door is always open. In the words of Joe La Puma, CLAS Commencement keynote speaker, and 2005 UConn Journalism alum, “Today marks the start of the next chapter in your story. You don’t need to have it all mapped out, but focus on what sparks your passion.”

La Puma ended his commencement speech with an extra shout-out to the Journalism Department: “Keep it up.”