Susquehanna Champions make Susquehanna stronger, one student experience at a time.

Lifelong connections with alumni have a direct, tangible impact on student success and on SU’s reputation. Alumni volunteerism, advocacy and giving have created additional internships and research opportunities for current students, inspired more prospective students to choose SU, and helped to improve local communities all over the world through service activities.

Anyone who fulfills an item in all five Champion areas is recognized as a Susquehanna Champion for their commitment to Susquehanna’s continued success. Champions are listed in the honor roll of donors and on the SU website. They are invited to VIP events, like Milestones and the Champions tailgate tent during Homecoming Weekend, and receive free admission to many Susquehanna events.

The Champions program is renewable annually, because we need ongoing support and volunteerism to support student success. SU will keep you informed of your progress and remind you when it is time to re-affirm your Champion status.

NEW THIS YEAR—If you struggle to fulfill one of the champion areas or think you already completed an activity that should qualify, let us know and you may receive approval for your WILD CARD “River Hawk Write-In” submission. Simply tell us about your activity at alumni@susqu.edu and we’ll let you know if it’s approved.

Financial Contributions to Susquehanna

Whether you support scholarships, athletics or any area you are passionate about, a gift of any size has an immediate impact on our students. The number of alumni who give also impacts our college guide ranking, which helps our reputation. Thank you for your continued support of SU.

Volunteer for SU or Your Community

Tell us how you are living out Susquehanna’s mission of service. ANY unpaid volunteer hours count. Go here for a list of ideas.

Choose one or more of the following:

• Do you serve on an SU board, committee or regional chapter?
• Tell us about where you volunteer (non-paid time) in your communities
• Organization served
• Hours
• River Hawk Write-In (WILD CARD) - email alumni@susqu.edu to tell us more

Support Incoming Students

Show your support by recommending future SU students, attending a college fair, writing a welcome note to an incoming student, helping with Move-in Day or writing a note to a faculty or staff member who influenced your success at SU. Any of these five options fulfill this Champion area.

Choose one of the following:

• Recommend a future student
• Write a note to a faculty or staff member who made a difference in your life
• I would be willing to write a welcome note to an incoming student
• I would be willing to attend a college fair
• I would be willing to help with Move-in Day
• River Hawk Write-In (WILD CARD) - email alumni@susqu.edu to tell us more

Advancing SU's Reputation

Help get the word out about Susquehanna by wearing your SU gear in your community or showing it off on social media. Demonstrate your spirit by coming out to university events on or off campus.

Choose one of the following options:

• I have or will attend an upcoming event 
• “Like” our FB or regional alumni chapter pages
• Upload a photo showing off your orange and maroon
• River Hawk Write-In (WILD CARD) - email alumni@susqu.edu to tell us more

Supporting students' future success

You can have a profound influence on students’ lives after graduation by sharing your experience and wisdom with them now. There are many ways you can fulfill this Champion area.

Choose one or more of the following:

• Share my business card
• I would be willing to join the alumni online community to connect with students and other alumni
• I would be willing to critique students’ LinkedIn profiles remotely
• I would be willing to review student résumés on campus during Break Through in February
• I would be willing to do mock interviews with students on campus
• I would be willing to call or Skype with a current student to talk about my career and give advice
• I would be willing to help graduates or interns with transportation
• I would be willing to help graduates or interns find housing
• I would be willing to help graduates or interns with general advice
• I would be willing to participate in Break Through student-alumni networking activities in my region
• I would be willing to participate in Break Through student-alumni networking activities on campus in February
• River Hawk Write-In (WILD CARD) - email alumni@susqu.edu to tell us more

2024 Champions

2023 Champions

Class of 2023 Senior Champions

2022 Champions

Class of 2022 Senior Champions

2021 Champions

Class of 2021 Senior Champions

2020 Champions

2019 Champions

Class of 2020 Senior Champions

Class of 2019 Senior Champions

2017 and 2018 Champions