THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, INC. IS TO PROMOTE, FOSTER AND ENCOURAGE ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY TO MAINTAIN PERSONAL INVOLVEMENT IN, AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE ACTIVITIES OF SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY AS AN INSTITUTION COMMITTED TO PROMOTING LEARNING THROUGH TEACHING, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIP, CREATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENT AND SERVICE. THE ASSOCIATION INCLUDES THE CHARTERED ALUMNI CLUBS IN MANY CITIES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES.