Congratulations to the NEW-est leaders of tomorrow!
Spring 2025 Convocation
Message from Principal Bob Gazzale
To the class of 2025 – congratulations!
Convocation marks a significant moment in every academic journey, recognizing not only your achievements, but also your dedication, strength and growth as you met every challenge. You worked tirelessly in courses, brought energy and enthusiasm to student groups, formed lifelong friendships, and helped build a vibrant community at New College. Your impact on the College will be felt long after you have left the University of Toronto.
Today, savour your accomplishments as you celebrate with loved ones, and acknowledge those whose support was invaluable: parents, family, friends, and fellow students. I encourage you to let them know what this support has meant to you.
Embarking on life’s next chapter, embrace that the journey will be challenging, with uncertainties and moments of doubt. You are prepared for this! Take risks, and do not be afraid to make mistakes. Remember that failure is a necessary step towards success, and that the skills and habits you’ve developed are as important as the knowledge you gained. So, continue to seek opportunities to grow, stay curious, ask questions and most importantly, stay true to yourself and your values.
Today marks your transition from student to alum, joining a dynamic community of over 34,460 New College graduates spread across Canada and the globe, whose achievements continue to both impress and inspire. We encourage you to stay connected and never forget that we will always be here to welcome you back home.
On behalf of New College faculty, staff and community, we wish you the absolute best and hope this is a memorable day for you and all who supported you in your academic journey. The future belongs to you, Class of 2025. Congratulations!
Sincerely,
Bob Gazzale
Principal
New College
All of your hard work and dedication has finally paid off – it’s time to celebrate your milestone.
The future belongs to you, Class of 2025, we can’t wait to see where it takes you!
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Welcome to the NEW Alumni family!
Our alumni community of over 34,460 can be found in countries all over the world, taking their education and experiences into their communities and regions. We are changemakers, global leaders, innovators, cutting-edge scientists, dedicated non-profit executives, award-winning photographers only to name a few. But above all else, we are an ambitious group of individuals who lead and drive positive change in the world. We are excited to welcome you to the NEW Alumni family where you can access a wide range of benefits and services that will keep you connected to our supportive community.
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Celebrate New College Graduates – send a congratulatory message to the class of 2025!
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Congratulations! You’ve reached an incredible milestone, and we’re so proud to welcome you into the New College alumni family.
You are joining a community of bold thinkers, creative problem-solvers, and people who care deeply about making a difference. Wherever life takes you next, know we’re here cheering you on — and always just a message away.
We hope you’ll stay connected — with each other and with us. The Alumni Office is here to support you, celebrate you, and keep you tied to this amazing place and its people.
“Vain attempts to imitate others you will no longer make. Instead, place your uniqueness on display in the marketplace.
You are rare, and there is value in all rarity; therefore, you are valuable. You are the end product of thousands of years of evolution.
You are not on this earth by chance. You are here for a purpose, and that purpose is to grow into a mountain, not to shrink to a grain of sand. Henceforth, apply all your efforts to become the highest mountain of all and strain your potential until it cries for mercy.
You have been given eyes to see and a mind to think, and now you know a great secret of life for you perceive, at last, that all problems, discouragements, and heartaches are, in truth, great opportunities in disguise. You will no longer be fooled by the garments they wear, for your eyes are open.
You are Nature’s Greatest Miracle!!
For why should the miracle which produced you end with your birth? Why can you not extend that miracle to your deeds of today?
You are Nature’s Greatest Miracle!!”
(paraphrased passage from Og. Mandino’s I Am Nature’s Greatest Miracle, The Scroll Marked IV.)
Today marks the culmination of years of hard work, perseverance, and growth. You’ve faced challenges, learned lessons, and emerged stronger. As you step into the next chapter of your journey, remember to enjoy the journey. Life isn’t just about reaching destinations; it’s about appreciating the moments along the way. Celebrate your victories, learn from setbacks, and find joy in the process. “Last man standing”, success comes through endurance and perseverance. You have the power to shape your future!
– Mandy CheungHuge congratulations to the newest New College alumni from St. George! Seeing you cross the stage four years after my own brings back all the feels—the late nights in the Robarts, the walks across the Sidney Smith Hall. You’ve conquered the unique challenges of UofT, especially during these past few years, and that’s no small feat. Carry the spirit of New College with you as you take on the next adventure. The world needs your brilliance. So proud to call you fellow alumni! With warmest regards, Lowinna, NC ‘Grad 2021
– Miss Lowinna (Xinyi) LiCongratulations on this significant milestone in your life. It is a demonstration of your strength, perseverance and dedication to be the best you can be. Keep this accomplishment close to your heart as you continue to grow and reach for your dreams.
– V. Dhanraj, New College AlumniThis is the beginning of your professional lives, and though there will be turbulent times, remember they are also the most exciting (even if they don’t always seem so.) Congratulations!
– M. GhoseCongratulations to the New College Class of 2025! Your hard work, late nights, and perseverance brought you here. May this be just the beginning of a journey filled with purpose, growth, and joy. Go make Golitath proud!
– S. Usman, Software EngineerCongrats on graduating, Alexis 🙂 5 years must have felt like a breeze now, but you finally did it! Let’s go gamer!
– EloyseWay to go, graduates!!! I’m proud to be graduating with such talented people, and am excited to see what you all do in the future :).
– AribaCongratulations New College Class of 2025! We’ve made it here, and we should be proud of ourselves. And while this is the end of a significant milestone in our lives, we can’t let it be the end of learning, of seeking truth, of find inner peace and purpose. It’s out there. All you need is an open mind, an open heart, and a soul that won’t stop searching. Are you ready?
– ZainabCongratulations to everyone, and thank you to all the people who made the last four years so memorable <3
– NavyaClick for more Congratulations from the NEW Community
Congratulations! And although $$ is important, it’s not more important than being ethically pure.
– anonymousCongratulations to the Class of 2025! We made it through Covid, let’s make it through the recession!
– Y. Che“The scary news is: you’re on your own now. But the cool news is: you’re on your own now.” — Taylor Swift”
– ChristineBravo!
– Z. GuoCongrats grad!
– anonymouslyHappy Graduation, Everyone. We made it!
– O. Ogundalu“Congratulations, Class of 2025!
What an incredible journey this has been! You’ve shown resilience, determination, and unwavering commitment to your goals. Today is not just the end of a chapter, but the beginning of an exciting new adventure. Keep pushing forward and continue to make a positive impact on the world. You’ve earned every step of your success, and I have no doubt that you will achieve greatness in whatever path you choose.
Wishing you all the best as you embark on this next chapter!”
Congrats everyone!! Despite all the tough times, you have made it through. You are strong, and have a bright future ahead! Best of luck and let’s all be proud of each other!
– RachelFor our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.
– A. StephenLong story short, I survived.
– NicoleCongratulations, everyone! We made it to the end!
– N. SavranogluCongratulations on graduating! Wishing everyone a bright and shining future, wherever life takes you.
– anonymouslyCongratulations on completing the degree!
– N. SunThe journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and and I’m proud of how strong my first one was.
– AlexanderI am not new to New College
– AomeiFinally made it!
– E. LiuCongratulations Class of 2025! We did it 🙂
– C. LianosCongratulation everyone!
– anonymouslyNo more uoftears for us!
– anonymouslyYYAYYY WE ARE GRADUATING
– LaviniaCongratulations new college grad!
– anonymouslyAs a recent graduate of New College, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations to each of you. Today marks more than just the end of our undergrad journey— it’s a celebration of every late night, bold idea, challenge overcome, and connection made along the way. Here’s to the journey ahead — and to always staying curious, courageous, and kind.
– J. AggarwalHi every grad!!! Huge congrats to all of us — we made it!!!🎉 And here comes the bright future!!! Wishing every one of you the best of luck!!!🌟
– Y. LiuCongratulations to all my fellow graduates. Glad to have experienced life here with you all. Hope this is the beginning of a wonderful journey for all of us! Wishing you the very best in your career and life after university!!
– ParthCongratulations everyone! We did it!
– anonymouslyHope everyone gets a job! 😀
– anonymouslyIf, like me, you’re struggling to feel a true sense of accomplishment right now, remember this: graduating is a major achievement. The future might seem uncertain and a little scary, but we did this—we made it through. And if we can accomplish this, we can face whatever comes next, too. Congratulations, Class of 2025!
– anonymouslyGreen and Gold Forever 💚💛💚💛
– anonymouslyLFGGGGGGGGGGGG Uoft Uoft Uoft Uoft Uoft
– ChesterCongrats Class of 2025!!
– DushanaCongrats all! All of your hard work and dedication paid off! Enjoy that feeling.
– anonymouslyCongrats to my fellow classmates. Be proud of yourself!
– N. GüvenalHappy for all of us!
– anonymouslyWe did it Joe!
– ColeLETS GO CLASS 2025!!!! WE MADE IT
– TatianaBright future ahead!
– Y. HuangKeep growing!!
– Yeran“Congratulations, Class of 2025! Your journey has been one of resilience, growth, and discovery. As you step into the next chapter, remember that the challenges you’ve overcome have shaped you into the capable, driven, and inspiring individuals you are today. Keep dreaming big, stay curious, and never stop learning. New College is proud of you—now go make your mark on the world!”
– H. JiCongrATEulations!
– Lemuel JohnBe proud of all your accomplishments!
– C. KuoEach lecture, assignment and midterm over the past four years has built us up to where we are today. Celebrate the culmination of your sacrifices, dedication and hard work
– EverCongratulations on your achievement!
– anonymouslyI would like to extend the warmest congratulations to you my fellow students. You have all climbed the mountain and reached the peak. Enjoy the fruits of your Labours and remember the magnitude of this accomplishment. Enjoy!!!
– M. AlimCongrats!!! We did it!!
– anonymouslyCongratulations class of 2025! Best wishes for your next adventure!
– SungCongratulations on making it through all 4 years of your undergraduate career!!
– anonymouslyCongrats!
– H. MaWoohooo we did it! Congrats to the rest of the 2025 class <3
– MarlisCongratulations to everyone! Cheers to the future!
– S. SamuelWe survived 😭😭😭
– MaoCongratulations to the class of 2025!
– T. MonradViva La Vida
– G. FuIn this uncertain world at an uncertain time, let us band together and remember compassion.
– YuqiAfter years of analyzing minds, it’s time to lose mine… in celebration!
– VivianWell done everyone! Y’all got ur degrees.
– anonymously