Veterans & Military-Connected Individuals

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces 2023 Dottle Scholars for the Spring Semester

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the recipients of The Dottle Family ROTC Cadet Scholarship for 2023. The scholars
Charlie Poag March 29, 2023
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces 2023 Dottle Scholars for the Spring Semester

Meet Kelsey Dornfeld: Military Storyteller With a Passion for Education

While growing up outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota, indications that Kelsey Dornfeld’s future would lead to military service were non-existent. Even though she had a grandfather
Charlie Poag March 28, 2023
Meet Kelsey Dornfeld: Military Storyteller With a Passion for Education

Student Veterans Spend Spring Break in Atlanta

Among the mass exodus of students leaving campus for spring break, eight student veterans from Syracuse University spent three days in Atlanta, Georgia. While their
Charlie Poag March 24, 2023
Student Veterans Spend Spring Break in Atlanta

IVMF Receives Million-Dollar Grant for Veterans and Military Families

The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF) recently received $1 million in additional grant funding to support veterans and their
Charlie Poag Feb. 25, 2023
IVMF Receives Million-Dollar Grant for Veterans and Military Families

Historic Local Educator Added to Syracuse University’s Notable Veteran Alumni List

A Syracuse University alum and historic figure for the Syracuse City School District, was recently added to the list of the University’s Notable Veteran Alumni.
Charlie Poag Feb. 15, 2023
Historic Local Educator Added to Syracuse University’s Notable Veteran Alumni List

ARMY ROTC Cadets Host CNY JROTC Fitness Challenge

Cadets from Syracuse University’s U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) welcomed more than 120 Junior ROTC cadets to the JMA Wireless Dome on the
Charlie Poag Feb. 14, 2023
ARMY ROTC Cadets Host CNY JROTC Fitness Challenge

2023 Tillman Scholarship Deadline Approaching; Application Advice From 2022 Scholars

Time is running out for potential applicants looking to become one of Syracuse University’s next Tillman Scholars. The scholarship, made available by the Pat Tillman
Charlie Poag Feb. 9, 2023
2023 Tillman Scholarship Deadline Approaching; Application Advice From 2022 Scholars

OVMA Announces Over $15K in Spring Scholarships for Military-Connected Students

The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) has opened the application window for six different financial scholarships for military-connected students at Syracuse. More than
Charlie Poag Feb. 7, 2023
OVMA Announces Over $15K in Spring Scholarships for Military-Connected Students

ROTC Cadets Get Airborne Thanks to US Air Force Lt. Col. Sean Stumpf ’07

Born in the Bronx, Sean Stumpf ’07, often watched planes take off and land at nearby LaGuardia Airport. That childhood fascination sparked a lifelong passion
Charlie Poag Jan. 27, 2023
ROTC Cadets Get Airborne Thanks to US Air Force Lt. Col. Sean Stumpf ’07

Military-Connected Students Attend 15th Annual Student Veterans of America National Conference

A group of 14 military-connected students were in Florida earlier this month at the Walt Disney World Resort to attend the Student Veterans of America
Charlie Poag Jan. 26, 2023
Military-Connected Students Attend 15th Annual Student Veterans of America National Conference

Syracuse University Student Veterans Continue to Serve After Service

Members of the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at Syracuse University recently rallied under the spirit of volunteerism to support the campus community and greater Syracuse
Charlie Poag Dec. 21, 2022
Syracuse University Student Veterans Continue to Serve After Service

Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Recipients of Fall Scholarships

Seven military-connected students have been awarded scholarships by the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA). The recipients represent a broad and diverse community of
Charlie Poag Dec. 16, 2022
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Recipients of Fall Scholarships

2022 Bernard D. and Louise C. Rostker IVMF Fellows Announced

Five Syracuse University doctoral candidates recently received letters many researchers anxiously await to receive, yet often never do. These individuals are being awarded financial support
Charlie Poag Nov. 30, 2022
2022 Bernard D. and Louise C. Rostker IVMF Fellows Announced

National Veterans Resource Center Recognized for Being Green

While several iconic buildings on campus have been illuminated with green light during the evenings in honor of Veterans Day, the National Veterans Resource Center
Charlie Poag Nov. 20, 2022
National Veterans Resource Center Recognized for Being Green

Celebrating Veterans Day at the Best Place for Vets

Every year the nation pauses on Nov. 11 to honor those who have served in the military on Veterans Day. With Syracuse University being renowned
Charlie Poag Nov. 17, 2022
Celebrating Veterans Day at the Best Place for Vets

IVMF Recognized at Two Separate Events Honoring Veteran Service Initiatives

The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) was honored with the Non-Profit Leadership Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce at the 12th
Charlie Poag Nov. 13, 2022
IVMF Recognized at Two Separate Events Honoring Veteran Service Initiatives

Alumni Honored as Part of New Civilian Service Wall of Honor

Three alumni were honored for their support of and commitment to veterans as the first members of the Civilian Service Wall of Honor within the
News Staff Nov. 13, 2022
Alumni Honored as Part of New Civilian Service Wall of Honor

From Afghanistan to Air Force One: Brig. Gen. Stephen Snelson’s ’97 Commitment to Serving His Country Started at Syracuse University

Stephen Snelson ’97 loved to play with Matchbox cars when he was a child. But unlike his friends, Snelson’s cars had a magical ability to
John Boccacino Nov. 10, 2022
From Afghanistan to Air Force One: Brig. Gen. Stephen Snelson’s ’97 Commitment to Serving His Country Started at Syracuse University