Syracuse University cordially invites the campus community to the 108th Chancellor’s Review and Awards Ceremony, a distinguished event honoring our Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, on Friday, March 28, 2025, at 9 a.m. in the JMA Wireless Dome, followed by a brief reception at Club 44. This time-honored tradition, inaugurated on May 4, 1917, by Chancellor James R. Day, underscores the University’s unwavering dedication to military service and mirrors traditional military ceremonies that date back to the Middle Ages.
The Chancellor’s Review serves as a platform to recognize the exemplary achievements of the University’s Army and Air Force ROTC cadets. Cadets from both ROTC detachments will be presented awards for their commitment to service and success. Scholarships from military commands, veterans service organizations and Syracuse University alumni will also be presented to cadets to support their continued academic journey prior to commissioning into the military.
This annual ceremony not only honors the dedication of our ROTC cadets, but also reflects the University’s historic commitment to supporting veterans and military families.
“The annual Chancellor’s Review is one of the few events throughout the year where the campus community can get a glimpse of what makes Syracuse University the ‘Best Place for Veterans.’ The Army ROTC program at Syracuse is one of the longest-running ROTC programs in the country and our Air Force ROTC program was one of the first programs in the nation. These programs are vital components to the University’s rich history of supporting veterans, service members and their families,” says retired U.S. Army Colonel Ron Novack, executive director of the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA). “With the “University celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the OVMA later this year, the Chancellor’s Review ceremony is an excellent time to see the growth both the Army and Air Force ROTC programs have experienced during the University’s revitalized initiatives to support military-connected students.”
We encourage all students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members to join us in recognizing and celebrating the future leaders of our nation’s armed forces. Those interested in attending can RSVP for the 108th Chancellor’s Review and Reception.
The ceremony will be live streamed this year for those who cannot make it to the JMA Wireless Dome. Stay tuned to the RSVP link for updates on how to access the live stream.
