
10 Celebrated Syracuse University Traditions
From the color orange to the Kissing Bench—discover the legacy of rituals that spark school spirit and community.

Where Game ChangersRise
of Syracuse University students receive some form of financial support totaling more than $411 million.
majors and 100+ minors within 13 schools and colleges.
in Study Abroad (U.S. News & World Report).
of Syracuse University students receive some form of financial support totaling more than $411 million.
majors and 100+ minors within 13 schools and colleges.
in Study Abroad (U.S. News & World Report).

Featured Spotlight
English Professor Pens Novel About Race, Justice and Memory
The Gone Dead chronicles a woman’s return to the Mississippi Delta, where her Black poet-activist father died years before under mysterious circumstances.
Orange Stories

Alumni Innovation
Storytelling in New Dimensions
How one alumnus translated virtual reality classwork into a career developing immersive media for the metaverse.

Campus and Community
It All Starts Here
Goon Squad upholds 77-year tradition of welcoming first-year students to campus.

Alumni impact
How Much Would You Sacrifice to Achieve Your Dreams?
Fulfilling a father’s promise fueled alumnus Nasser Paydar’s path as higher education leader.