ROTC

Andrew Zellar’s 2 Decades of Shaping Lives Through Military Service

In recognition of his service, Zellar, retired Army ROTC instructor, was honored as a Hometown Hero at the Feb. 11 men’s basketball game in the
Kelly Homan Rodoski Feb. 12, 2026
Andrew Zellar’s 2 Decades of Shaping Lives Through Military Service

Hannah Kang ’25 Builds a Future in Architecture With Army ROTC Support

While Hannah Kang ’25 was growing up in Houston, Texas—by way of South Korea, where she was born—pursuing a degree at Syracuse University was never
Jen Plummer May 5, 2025
Hannah Kang ’25 Builds a Future in Architecture With Army ROTC Support

Tradition and Triumph: University Honors ROTC Excellence at 108th Chancellor’s Review and Awards Ceremony

A time-honored celebration of academic achievement, leadership and military history was on full display at the JMA Wireless Dome during the 108th Chancellor’s Review and
Charlie Poag April 10, 2025
Tradition and Triumph: University Honors ROTC Excellence at 108th Chancellor’s Review and Awards Ceremony

Campus Community Invited to 108th Chancellor’s Review and Awards Ceremony

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)
Charlie Poag March 5, 2025
Campus Community Invited to 108th Chancellor’s Review and Awards Ceremony

Meet Syracuse University’s 2025 Alumni Awards Honorees

Syracuse University will honor eight distinguished members of the Orange community during the 2025 Syracuse University Alumni Awards Celebration, which is being held on Friday,
Kim Infanti Jan. 29, 2025
Meet Syracuse University’s 2025 Alumni Awards Honorees

Forged in Snow: How Syracuse ROTC Shaped a Career of Service

Growing up in Buffalo, Madison Kaifas-Steiner was no stranger to the bitter cold and snow-filled winters of Central New York. But when she joined Syracuse
Charlie Poag Jan. 17, 2025

Building Leaders in the Stalwart Tactical Athlete Center

Earning a commission in the U.S. Army is a challenging process. Among the many attributes necessary to become a commissioned officer, physical fitness is a
Charlie Poag Dec. 9, 2024
Building Leaders in the Stalwart Tactical Athlete Center

Veterans Day Guest Speaker Theresa Cross ’99 Reflects on Joining the Orange Family

On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the nation will pause to acknowledge and honor those who have served with the uniformed military services in defense
Charlie Poag Oct. 31, 2024
Veterans Day Guest Speaker Theresa Cross ’99 Reflects on Joining the Orange Family

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

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

Air Force ROTC Cadet Emily Weaver ’24 Continues Family Tradition of Service

According to the Department of Defense, interest in military service is on the decline among the nation’s youth, especially those who are qualified for military
Charlie Poag May 2, 2023
Air Force ROTC Cadet Emily Weaver ’24 Continues Family Tradition of Service

106th Chancellor’s Review

When Syracuse University’s fourth Chancellor, James R. Day, reviewed the University’s Cadet Corps on May 4, 1917, he started what would become an annual tradition
Charlie Poag April 11, 2023
106th Chancellor’s Review

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

Forever Orange Hometown Hero Robert L. Gang Jr. ’39, L’42 Passes Away at Age 104

Robert “Bob” L. Gang Jr. ’39, L’42 never let aging get in the way of living. When he was 78, he and his friend cut
Eileen Korey Feb. 24, 2023
Forever Orange Hometown Hero Robert L. Gang Jr. ’39, L’42 Passes Away at Age 104
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