All Posts in #Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Stories of Service: Shanon Meeks and Jennifer Vollbrecht
In celebration of veterans, the University recognizes the experiences and stories of student, faculty, staff and alumni veterans. These stories are just some of the many from among the veteran and military-connected community members on campus whom the University is…
Vice Chancellor J. Michael Haynie, IVMF Honored with American Legion’s Prestigious Patriot Award
This week, Syracuse University welcomed Past National Commander Fang Wong of the American Legion to present J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) with the 2020 American Legion…
Veterans’ Writing Group Marks 10 Years of Creativity, Support and Community
In March 2010, writing professors Eileen Schell and Ivy Kleinbart founded a writing group inspired by Schell’s uncle’s service as a helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War. The premise was simple: create opportunity for military veterans and those close to…
$7.5 Million in New Funding to Support Syracuse University’s IVMF Work with Veterans and Military Families
Syracuse University is marking Veterans Day with the announcement of $7.5 million in new funding to advance the Institute for Veterans and Military Families’ (IVMF) work supporting veterans and military families in the face of the global pandemic. The new…
‘Understanding the Economic Impacts of COVID-19 on Veterans and Military Families’
Nicholas Armstrong, senior director for research and analytics at the Institute for Veterans and Military Affairs and adjunct faculty member in the Maxwell School, wrote an op-ed for Military Times titled “Understanding the economic impacts of COVID-19 on veterans and…
“Veterans Usually Vote Strong Republican, But Polls Suggest That May Change This Year.”
Rosalinda Vasquez Maury, director of applied research and analytics with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), was interviewed for the KPBS (San Diego) story “Veterans Usually Vote Strong Republican, But Polls Suggest That May Change This Year.” IVMF…
Meet Lt. Col. Travis Sheets, Air Force ROTC Commander
Throughout his career, Lieutenant Colonel Travis Sheets has had a passion for teaching and mentoring. Now, as the new Commander of Air Force ROTC Detachment 535 at Syracuse, he’s bringing that same passion to his role and helping to develop…
Veteran’s Writing Award Reading and Book Talk Announced
Syracuse University Libraries, Syracuse University Press and the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) will host a virtual Veteran’s Writing Award Reading and Book Talk on Nov. 12, 2020 from 4 to 5 p.m. ET, featuring 2019 award winner…
“World Suicide Prevention Day: Navy veteran speaks out about PTSD.”
Danique Masingill, ’13, G’14, who has worked closely with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was featured in the FOX News story “World Suicide Prevention Day: Navy veteran speaks out about PTSD.” Masingill is a Navy veteran, military…
Military-Connected Student of the Month: 2020 Syracuse University Tillman Scholar Laura Buys ’18, G’21
In its fourth year as one of just 15 Pat Tillman Foundation University Partners, Syracuse University proudly announces Laura Buys ’18, G’21 as its 2020 Tillman Scholar. Buys is one of only 60 students nationwide to be awarded the prestigious scholarship….