Veterans
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 vision of what he wanted to do, however, he wound up at San Diego State…
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 from the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Internship Award, these veterans gained hands-on…
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 research to support the military-connected community have found that challenge eased by the generosity of…
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 will join the current board in offering strategic counsel to the University on enhancing programs…
Hitting the High Notes: Navy Band Northeast Performance Highlights Navy Week Festivities (Video)
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 Northeast showed students that they’re about much more than just “Anchors Aweigh.” On Aug. 28,…
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 a service member’s dedication, knowledge, leadership and ability to effect change. For retired U.S. Air…
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, veterans continue to account for a significant percentage of suicides. In 2021, more than 16%…
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 her service to her country. Rather, feeling compelled to give back to her country, Pluta…
’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 Veterans Law Society (MVLS), will be held on Friday, Sept. 6, from 10 a.m. to…
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 name. Beginning in 2025, the Jamieson Ritter Memorial ROTC Scholarship will be awarded to an…