Veterans & Military-Connected Individuals

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
Charlie Poag Sept. 9, 2024
Retired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation

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,
Charlie Poag Sept. 5, 2024
Veteran Suicide Prevention Summit Coming to Syracuse University

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
John Boccacino Aug. 12, 2024
Passion for Service Led Jennifer Pluta G’15 to Help Military-Connected Community

’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
Robert Conrad Aug. 6, 2024
’Cuse Vet Fest to Be Held at College of Law Sept. 6

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
News Staff July 17, 2024
University Establishes Scholarship to Honor Jamieson Ritter ’19

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
John Boccacino June 27, 2024
3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars

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
Charlie Poag May 30, 2024
University to Launch Innovative Mental Health Program for Student Veterans

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,
John Boccacino April 26, 2024
IVMF Awarded $3.5M Grant From Google to Train Veterans, Military-Connected Spouses on Cybersecurity and AI

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,
Charlie Poag April 25, 2024
Student Veteran Organization Hosts Gatsby-Themed Gala for Annual Awards Banquet

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.
Charlie Poag April 4, 2024
ROTC Cadets Receive Prestigious Scholarships at 107th Chancellor’s Review

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
Charlie Poag March 27, 2024
Military-Connected Students Visit Boston for Immersion Opportunity

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
Charlie Poag March 21, 2024

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
Charlie Poag March 19, 2024
Soaring Over Barriers: Cindy Boyd G’04 Reflects on Navigating an Aeronautical Career

Veteran Eric Watson’s ’91 Journey From Marine Corps Aviator to Information Technology Manager

Eric Watson ’91 wasn’t envisioning himself as a U.S. Marine Corps aviator when he first came to Syracuse University. The Washington D.C., native originally intended
Charlie Poag Feb. 27, 2024
Veteran Eric Watson’s ’91 Journey From Marine Corps Aviator to Information Technology Manager

Generosity of Soldiers Inspired Benetta Dousuah G’25 to Enlist in the Army

U.S. Army veteran Benetta Dousuah G’25, currently a graduate student in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, vividly recalls her family's escape from
Charlie Poag Feb. 26, 2024
Generosity of Soldiers Inspired Benetta Dousuah G’25 to Enlist in the Army

OVMA Hosts First Veteran Career-Ready Bootcamp

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) recently hosted its inaugural Veteran Career-Ready Bootcamp at the National Veterans Resource Center at the Daniel and
Charlie Poag Feb. 16, 2024
OVMA Hosts First Veteran Career-Ready Bootcamp

Music City Welcomes 16th Annual Conference for Student Veterans

Before the start of the spring semester, members of Syracuse University's military-connected community, including students, faculty and staff, journeyed to Tennessee for the 16th Annual
Charlie Poag Jan. 18, 2024
Music City Welcomes 16th Annual Conference for Student Veterans

OVMA’s Kari Mickinkle Named a National Leader in Veterans’ Education

Kari Mickinkle '11, G’22, a school certifying official with the Office of Veteran Success in the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), has been
Charlie Poag Jan. 9, 2024
OVMA’s Kari Mickinkle Named a National Leader in Veterans’ Education