Student Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Navy Veteran Jurgen Baeza ’26
When Jurgen Baeza ’26 first set his sights on Syracuse University, it was during his high school days in San Diego, California. Without a clear
OVMA Award Boosts Veterans’ Internship Success
This summer, ten student veterans from the University community secured internships across the country—opportunities that are often out of reach for post-traditional students. With support
4 Selected as 2024 Rostker Dissertation Fund Fellows
Getting the necessary funding to conduct quality research is among the myriad of challenges when working towards a doctoral degree. Syracuse University students engaged in
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Adds 4 New Advisory Board Members in 2024
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) has announced the addition of four esteemed individuals to its advisory board throughout 2024. These new members
Hitting the High Notes: Navy Band Northeast Performance Highlights Navy Week Festivities
When you think of military music, you may imagine the sounds of a rousing march. But as Navy Week sailed into Syracuse, the Navy Band
Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation
Across the U.S. Department of Defense, there are approximately 650 commissioned flag officers, known as generals or admirals. Achieving this rank is a testament to
Veteran Suicide Prevention Summit Coming to Syracuse University
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs (V.A.), the U.S. veteran population has decreased by almost 25% over the past two decades. Despite this decline,
Passion for Service Led Jennifer Pluta G’15 to Help Military-Connected Community
When Jennifer Pluta G’15 enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on May 19, 1999, she had no grand plans for making a career out of
’Cuse Vet Fest to Be Held at College of Law Sept. 6
The ’Cuse Vet Fest, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Syracuse VA Medical Center and the College of Law’s Military and
University Establishes Scholarship to Honor Jamieson Ritter ’19
The University is honoring the memory of alumnus and fallen Cleveland, Ohio, police officer Jamieson Ritter ’19 with the establishment of a scholarship in his
3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars
Three talented and passionate Syracuse University student veterans—Benetta Dousuah G’25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G’25—were recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by
University to Launch Innovative Mental Health Program for Student Veterans
In recognition of May being Mental Health Awareness Month, the University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the launch of
IVMF Awarded $3.5M Grant From Google to Train Veterans, Military-Connected Spouses on Cybersecurity and AI
Syracuse University’s D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) received a $3.5 million grant from Google to help train our nation’s transitioning service members,
Student Veteran Organization Hosts Gatsby-Themed Gala for Annual Awards Banquet
Syracuse University’s military-connected community came together for an evening of celebration during the annual Student Veterans Organization (SVO) Ball & Awards Banquet. The formal event,
ROTC Cadets Receive Prestigious Scholarships at 107th Chancellor’s Review
During the 107th Chancellor’s Review this year, more than 70 scholarships were presented to cadets from the University’s two Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs.
Military-Connected Students Visit Boston for Immersion Opportunity
Eight military-connected students, accompanied by two staff members from Veteran Career Services, recently returned from a week-long trip in Boston, Massachusetts for spring break. While
College of Professional Studies Helps Meet the Needs of Military-Connected Students
When it comes to providing impactful educational opportunities for service members, veterans and military family members, Syracuse University consistently ranks among the top schools in
Soaring Over Barriers: Cindy Boyd G’04 Reflects on Navigating an Aeronautical Career
Despite the Hollywood portrayal of combat aviation as a glamorous and glitzy environment, military aviators operate in highly perilous conditions, facing challenges that many civilian
