Office of Veteran and Military Affairs

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

Celebrating the Successes of First-Generation College Students

A trio of first-generation college students have demonstrated hard work and resiliency and shown how they ultimately set themselves on the path that will culminate
John Boccacino May 8, 2024
Celebrating the Successes of First-Generation College Students

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

Staff Members Recognized for Showing Support to Veterans and Military Families

Not only does the saying “it takes a village” apply to raising children, but it also applies to supporting veterans and their families before, during
News Staff April 6, 2024
Staff Members Recognized for Showing Support to Veterans and Military Families

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

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

Valentine’s Day Stories From the Military-Connected Community

Building a long-lasting and meaningful relationship, especially a romantic one, takes a lot of time and effort. Even more so when trying to maintain a
Charlie Poag Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day Stories From the Military-Connected Community

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

Meet Lt. Col. Michael Skarda, Syracuse University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment Commander

When Michael Skarda started the journey of becoming a commissioned officer in the U.S. Air Force, there were no indications that his military career was
Charlie Poag Nov. 17, 2023
Meet Lt. Col. Michael Skarda, Syracuse University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment Commander

Student Veterans Reflect on Military Service, Academic Pursuits

Veterans Day is a time for the Syracuse University community to come together and honor our veterans and active-duty military members for their service to
John Boccacino Nov. 9, 2023
Student Veterans Reflect on Military Service, Academic Pursuits

Syracuse University Once Again Named a Best Place for Veterans

Syracuse University has once again received national recognition for the support it provides to veterans and military families. In the 2023 Military Times Best for
Charlie Poag Nov. 8, 2023
Syracuse University Once Again Named a Best Place for Veterans

Meet OVMA Advisory Board Member Gary Ginsburg ’72

As an advisory board member for Syracuse University's Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), Gary Ginsburg '72 has made a lasting impact on the
Charlie Poag Nov. 6, 2023
Meet OVMA Advisory Board Member Gary Ginsburg ’72

Campus Community Invited to Help Celebrate Veterans Day at the National Veterans Resource Center

The Syracuse University Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) invites the campus community to the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Daniel and
Charlie Poag Nov. 4, 2023
Campus Community Invited to Help Celebrate Veterans Day at the National Veterans Resource Center

Stars and Stripes Tailgate and Military Appreciation Game Photo Story

When the Army football team from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point arrived on campus to take on the Syracuse University football team, they
Charlie Poag Oct. 5, 2023
Stars and Stripes Tailgate and Military Appreciation Game Photo Story

University Musicians, West Point Band to Perform Together This Weekend As Part of Events Around Military Appreciation Day

The spirit of the Orange will unite with the precision of the United States Army’s oldest active-duty band, the West Point Band, for several events
Peyton Sept. 22, 2023
University Musicians, West Point Band to Perform Together This Weekend As Part of Events Around Military Appreciation Day