Get ready to celebrate Warner’s Class of 2025

Dear Students,

I am thrilled to share this milestone with the Class of 2025! This year is especially meaningful as it marks my first Warner commencement as interim dean and the University of Rochester’s 175th Commencement Weekend, taking place May 16-18, 2025.

We are honored to welcome Tommy Evans ’99, National Public Radio’s managing editor for editorial review, as our university-wide commencement speaker on May 16. His journey from our River Campus to a distinguished career in journalism is truly inspiring, and his address promises to be enlightening and motivating.

At our Warner School ceremony on May 17, we will continue our cherished tradition of dedicating the event to our graduates. Instead of traditional speeches, you’ll hear the unique and inspiring stories of the Class of 2025.

If you’re graduating, I encourage you to register as soon as possible to be a part of this special occasion. For those not yet graduating, I invite you to join us in celebrating your peers’ achievements.

Let’s come together to honor your hard work, dedication, and bright futures. I can’t wait to celebrate with you all! Visit our 2025 Commencement webpage for details and updates. 

Meliora,

Melissa Sturge-Apple, PhD
Interim Dean, Warner School of Education & Human Development