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A private, student-focused research university fueled by 150+ years of tradition, academic distinction and a spirit of discovery 🍊
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From #SyracuseU to the Super Bowl 🎙️🍊

Congrats to Mike Tirico '88 on calling his first #SuperBowl this weekend with @NBC Sports!
Mike Tirico '88 with the Super Bowl LX trophy. Mike Tirico '88 on the field at Super Bowl LX.
February 8, 2026 at 10:20 PM
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Making history, honoring history 🍊

Today we honored Kathrine Switzer '68, G'72 as part of National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Her iconic 261 bib now hangs in the JMA Wireless Dome rafters—a symbol of breaking barriers and changing women's sports forever.
Kathrine Switzer '68, G'72 and others stand on a basketball court, applauding. They are surrounded by a crowd of onlookers seated in stadium bleachers. The atmosphere appears celebratory. Banner hanging from a metal structure displaying "Kathrine Switzer 261" with April 19, 1967, and a logo, against an industrial indoor background. A group of people stand on a basketball court as Kathrine Switzer '68, G'72 is holding a framed Syracuse 261 bib. They are surrounded by a cheering crowd.
February 8, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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What makes an elite athlete’s heart different from everyone else's? 🫀

Asst. Prof. Matthew Armstrong from #SyracuseU explains how training impacts the heart 🧡

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4teCNvZ
January 30, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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Winter magic at #SyracuseU ❄️
A snow-covered tree in the foreground with the historic Hall of Languages in the background under a clear blue sky. Students walking on a snowy path between historic university buildings.
January 28, 2026 at 10:45 PM
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Congratulations to Jamie Sterling '26, Eman Tadros, Pass Da R.O.C.K., and Bettie Graham on being named 2026 Unsung Heroes!

They'll be honored at the 41st Annual MLK Celebration for their community impact and commitment to Dr. King's vision.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/40uJPio
4 Named as 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Unsung Heroes
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January 24, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Due to forecasted severe weather conditions, Sunday's 41st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration has been canceled. The safety of the #SyracuseU community is our top priority. More information about the event will be shared next week.
January 23, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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Today, we honor the message and mission of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will come together as a University this Sunday, January 25, for the 41st annual MLK Jr. Celebration.

🍊 Learn more: mlk.syr.edu
Poster for MLK Day featuring a prominent image of Martin Luther King Jr. with the text 'MLK DAY - Celebrating the Legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.' in bold lettering.
January 19, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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Get ready for #SyracuseU women's basketball back in the Dome tomorrow! 🏀 Cheer on the Orange as they take on Stanford in an ACC matchup at home.

📆 Sunday, Jan. 18
📍 JMA Wireless Dome
⏰ 2 p.m.
🆚 Stanford
📺 ACCN
Four Syracuse University basketball players huddle on the court, viewed from behind, wearing orange and white uniforms with the number 20 clearly visible. Spectators making gestures of support during a sporting event at the Syracuse University arena. Coach addressing a basketball team during a timeout on the court at the JMA Wireless Dome.
January 17, 2026 at 7:18 PM
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#SyracuseU students have always embraced CNY winters ❄️🎿

From snow sculptures and campus ski runs and the Sno-Ball dance, snowy traditions are part of who we are.

Share your favorite Syracuse snow memory with us in the comments!
Four individuals dressed in formal attire pose on a stage decorated with snowflake patterns, with one seated on a throne. The image is captioned "Winter Carnival 1953." Three individuals playfully adding finishing touches to a snowman, set against a backdrop of snow-covered trees and a brick building. Several people skiing on a snowy slope near a large lodge building in the background. Two people enjoy skiing down a snowy slope, one trailing slightly behind the other. Both are dressed in winter sportswear.
January 16, 2026 at 9:48 PM
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History in the making in Central New York 🍊

Today, #SyracuseU celebrated the groundbreaking of Micron's new manufacturing complex in Clay—the largest semiconductor facility in the U.S. Our partnership will open doors for students, alumni and the CNY community.
Two individuals stand side by side at a Micron event, both wearing business attire with lanyards. The person on the left sports a gray suit and striped tie, while the person on the right wears a suit with a chevron-patterned tie. They are smiling and appear engaged in the event. An excavator is loading dirt into a dump truck with "Micron" written on its side, set against a snowy landscape. Groundbreaking ceremony with seven individuals holding shovels, standing in front of construction equipment and a U.S. flag, at a Micron Technology event. Snow covers the ground.
January 16, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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It's the first week back and campus is buzzing again 🍊
Two students embracing joyfully on a busy college campus. Two students sitting at a table and engaging in a discussion. One student is smiling and listening, while the other is talking and gesturing. A laptop, smartphone, and books are visible on the table. Audience of diverse students attending a lecture in a university classroom.
January 15, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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We're excited to welcome Sharon Owens '85 as the featured speaker at the 41st annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Sunday, Jan. 25.

Owens is the first African American and second woman to serve as mayor of Syracuse, NY.

🍊 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LeqyOV
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January 13, 2026 at 11:34 PM
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Welcome back for the spring semester, #SyracuseU! 🍊
Aerial view of Hall of Languages at Syracuse University, with people walking on pathways and light snow covering the grass. Students collaborating at tables in a busy university library study area, with others writing on a whiteboard in the background. A group of students collaboratively working around laptops.
January 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM
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From passion to pursuit, students are merging their interests in the lab 🍊🔬

Through the forensic science integrated learning major program, #SyracuseU students pair forensics with other majors to enhance their hands-on research. 🔗 Read their stories: https://bit.ly/3XZPts9
Person sitting at desk looking at 3D models of molecular structures on computer. Person showing information on computer while another person takes notes. Person sitting at a lab desk using a pipette. Person sitting in front of computer taking notes.
January 9, 2026 at 12:41 AM
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The Hill after dark 🌙

Take a nighttime walking tour of campus and experience the peaceful beauty of #SyracuseU after the sun sets.

Full tour: youtu.be/1VWtWKw_eAQ
January 6, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Our future engineers are making a real impact 🍊

In Mexico, NY, students and faculty from the #SyracuseU Engineers Without Borders chapter (SU-EWB) are designing a plan to remediate the Little Salmon River dam.

🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/3MEvLzC
Group of engineering students and faculty standing in the woods at the Oswego County Little Salmon River dam. Engineering students and faculty standing under a bridge to examine it. Student using survey equipment outside. Engineering students standing outside in front of a river dam.
January 5, 2026 at 6:05 PM
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Starting 2026 off the right way with #SyracuseU women's basketball 🍊🏀

📍 JMA Wireless Dome
📅 New Year's Day
⏰ 6 pm
🆚 Florida State
Syracuse University basketball players celebrating enthusiastically on the court.
January 1, 2026 at 4:08 PM
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What better way to ring in the new year than with #SyracuseU men's basketball at the Dome? 🏀

📍 JMA Wireless Dome
📅 New Year's Eve
⏰ 2 pm
🆚 Clemson
A Syracuse basketball player in white and orange uniform, number 4, points upward on the court during a game. Person wearing an orange Syracuse University beanie watching a basketball game in a crowded arena.
December 29, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Not a creature was stirring ❄️✨

Wishing you a peaceful holiday break, #SyracuseU 🧡
Snow-covered campus of Syracuse University featuring the iconic Maxwell Hall with its grand columns, adjacent to a tree-lined pathway.
December 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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The #SyracuseU community gives back for the holidays! 🍊 ❄️

From fun food drive campaigns to holiday card writing, our student organizations are finding unique and thoughtful ways to benefit the larger Syracuse community.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/4pTxiRc
Students wearing Grinch-themed winter hats and smiling while holding lettuce heads. A line of students working together to assemble sandwiches for local food pantry. Various colorful holiday cards with uplifting messages and drawings on them. Students smiling and eating heads of lettuce for the Lettuce Club's annual fundraising contest.
December 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
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’Tis the season for Holiday Orange! 🍊✨
A Syracuse University logo ornament shaped like a bell hangs amidst the branches of a Christmas tree. A Syracuse University-themed Christmas ornament featuring the school's 'S' logo and the mascot's face wearing a blue and orange hat, hung on a festive tree. Holiday table set with a Syracuse University theme, including a plate with 'Keep Calm and Eat Latkes' written on it and various themed ornaments and candies.
December 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
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Today, we remember the 270 people who lost their lives in the Pan Am Flight 103 bombing 37 years ago.

We honor their memory, forever and always 💙
A bouquet of red roses with placed against a ledge and red roses placed on top of Syracuse University's memorial wall.
December 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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When #SyracuseU students share a vision, incredible things happen 🍊 This fall's Student Organization Challenge helped orgs across athletics, theater and dance secure funding for their biggest goals.

See how student groups are turning ideas into reality: https://bit.ly/4rRaNxQ
Students standing and holding a large check in front of a "Rise Above Poverty" sign. Group of students standing and smiling outside in front of the Manhattan Bridge. Group of students standing and smiling in front of a blue backdrop.
December 15, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Five generations. 35+ graduates. 130 years of Orange pride 🍊

Meet the Bradley and Webster families—a legacy that started with an 1895 scholarship letter and the belief that "grit counts most."

📖 https://bit.ly/4pYeJeh
Group of people posing with the Syracuse University mascot in front of the Hall of Languages building.
December 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Happy last day of classes #SyracuseU 🍊📚
A person studying on a laptop at a table in a library, surrounded by bookshelves. A water bottle is visible next to the laptop. Two people sitting at a table in a café, conversing over drinks, with a blurred foreground adding depth to the image. Three students are seated on a yellow couch, using laptops and discussing in a university library, surrounded by educational posters and books. Person smiling and holding a dog on the steps in front of Syracuse University Hall of Languages, with snow around and a shopping bag beside them.
December 9, 2025 at 9:46 PM