SU and UNC Joint Alumni Reception

DC Staff

October 21, 2026

Dozens of D.C.-area Syracuse University alumni joined their Tar Heel counterparts on Wednesday, October 21, for a joint reception with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ahead of the Orange’s football matchup with UNC. Orange and Carolina Blue fans filled the room on Constitution Avenue to reconnect with old classmates and meet new friends, and the friendly rivalry was on full display. The good vibes carried over to the field on Saturday, October 24, when the Orange beat the Tar Heels in overtime. Go Orange! Check out the photos below! 

Professionals network at a bright hotel reception, chatting over drinks beneath a geometric ceiling; the scene feels polished and welcoming.
Attendees converse in a bright conference hall beneath exposed timber beams, with round tables, chairs, and a suitcase nearby; the mood is relaxed and social.
Adults mingle and chat around a kitchen island and classroom tables with food, creating a warm, lively atmosphere at a community gathering.