Orange Central 2024 in Photos

The University welcomed about 1,300 alumni, friends and their families back to campus over the weekend to celebrate our community, our incredible spirit and Orange pride during Orange Central Homecoming Weekend 2024.

The campus came alive with excitement, memories and plenty of good times, including watching the football team pull out a thrilling 38-31 win in overtime against Virginia Tech.

Check out some of the photos below from the weekend’s activities. For more fun photos, browse the Orange Central photo album on the Syracuse University Alumni Facebook page.

People smile while posing for a selfie with Otto during a breakfast.
Members of the Orange community pose for a photo with Otto at the Homecoming Alumni Breakfast. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)
People eating breakfast during Syracuse University's Orange Central homecoming weekend.
Attendees enjoying a home-cooked meal during the Homecoming Alumni Breakfast. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)
People seated in a circle playing the drums.
During the SU Arts Fair and Brunch, participants demonstrated their rhythm on the drums. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)
Four alumni smile and pose for a photo at Orange Central.
(From left to right): Alpha Chi Omega sisters Suzanne Hewett ’94, Rhonda Bergeron ’94, P’26, Shannon Von Vassel ’94 and Kim Tromba ’94 are all smiles as they reunite at Orange Central! (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)
A room of students and alumni listen to a panel discussion on entrepreneurship.
Orange alumni and student entrepreneurs listen to a panel discussion during the Orange Tank Business Pitch Competition. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)
A woman participates in a flight simulation.
An attendee participates in a flight simulation during the Be a Pilot and Test Out the Flight Simulator with the SU ROTC Air Force Cadets program. (Photo by Liam Kennedy ’26)
People wearing Syracuse University gear pose for a photo in front of the Hall of Languages.
Orange Central attendees show off their school spirit in front of the Hall of Languages. (Photo courtesy of the Syracuse University Facebook page)
People observe an exhibit of documents during a program at Bird Library.
During the “Destroy All Monsters” Exhibit Tour, attendees learned how fandom and participatory culture developed from the pre-Internet era to present day. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)
People around a table learning about art.
Participants in the SU Arts Fair and Brunch. (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)
A Forever Orange Friday sign outside tents on the Syracuse University Quad.
Forever Orange Friday was a fun and family-friendly evening on the Quad. Check out the JMA Wireless Dome lit up in Orange! (Photo courtesy of the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving)
A football coach talks with his players before running onto the field.
Head coach Fran Brown (center) leading the Orange football team onto the field for Saturday’s Orange Central game vs. Virginia Tech. Syracuse would rally from down 21-3 to earn a 38-31 win inside the JMA Wireless Dome. (Photo courtesy of the Syracuse University Football Instagram account)