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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 this weekend at the University, including a public concert with the University’s Wind Ensemble in…
Faculty Lead Partnerships to Support Ukrainian Veterans, Strengthen European and U.S. Security
Since the 2022 Russian invasion, Ukraine’s veteran population has increased from roughly 500,000 to over 1.2 million and counting, yet the country’s ability to support its servicemembers has declined due to the war’s impact on the economy and infrastructure. Two…
Meet 2023 Tillman Scholar Luis ‘Lu’ Weierbach L’24
The ambition to make the world a better place is a common characteristic among Tillman Scholars. Some aim to have far-reaching global impact while others want to address problems in their local communities. For U.S. Army Captain Luis “Lu” Weierbach…
College of Law’s Legal Clinic Receives Veterans Affairs Grant for Services for Homeless Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans-At-Risk for Homelessness Grant to the College of Law’s Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic (VLC). The program is a first-of-its-kind grant…
Veterans Learn Cutting-Edge Training in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management
The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recently celebrated the addition of 25 new graduates from the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) program. The program is unique in that it leverages the skills, resources and infrastructure…
Military-Connected Women at Syracuse Reflect on 75 Years of Women in the Military
On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act into law, officially allowing women to serve as full, permanent service members in the military branches of the United States armed forces. As far back…
U.S. Flag Retirement Station Established at National Veterans Resource Center
To commemorate the adoption of the stars and stripes on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress, Americans proudly celebrate Flag Day, June 14, by displaying the U.S. flag at their homes and businesses. Many also use this day…
2 Syracuse University Employees Selected for Prestigious Veteran Leadership Program
Two staff members from Syracuse University’s military-connected community have been selected as scholars for the 2023 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program (VLP). Quiana Abner and Jennifer Pluta, who work for Syracuse’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), and the…
Vice Chancellor Haynie and IVMF Advisory Board Members Recognized as Nation’s Finest 50
Syracuse University’s Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation, J. Michael Haynie, and D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) Advisory Board members Rich Jones ’92, G’95, L’95 and Ken Fisher were recognized last week by the Nation’s Finest…
Madonna Harrington Meyer, J. Michael Haynie Reappointed as University Professors
In recognition of exceptional scholarship and innovative academic and professional activities, Madonna Harrington Meyer and J. Michael Haynie have been reappointed to four-year terms as University Professors, one of the highest honors the University bestows on faculty members. In making…