Alma mater (song)

The alma mater is the generic title given to the official song or anthem of a school, college, or university.

The official song may be referred to as the alma mater of the school, college or university, and it may be understood by those who know, which song is referred to.

A frequently used tune for these songs is “Annie Lisle”.^[1]

College songs

• "Far Above Cayuga's Waters" is Cornell University's alma mater.
• "Alma Mater" is the official school song of Dartmouth College.
• "Carissima" is the alma mater of Hamilton College.
• "Alma Mater" is an official song of the University of Pittsburgh.
• "Carmen Ohio" is Ohio State University's alma mater.
• "The Yellow and Blue" is the alma mater for the University of Michigan.

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