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COVID One Year Later: Insights from the Military-Connected Community
By Misty Stutsman Fox and Rosalinda Vasquez Maury, researchers with Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) The changes our nation has experienced, both at home and abroad, are considerable and hastening. Economic conditions are uncertain, the federal…
‘Partnerships Needed to Support the Military-to-Civilian Transition’
Nicholas Armstrong, managing director of research and data at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, wrote an op-ed for The Hill titled “Partnerships needed to support the military-to-civilian transition.” Armstrong is also an adjunct professor of public administration and…
“400% surge at Armed Services YMCA San Diego food banks during the pandemic.”
Research led by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families was cited in the San Diego CBS 8 story “400% surge at Armed Services YMCA San Diego food banks during the pandemic.” Research from IVMF shows that nearly 40% of…
Research from IVMF featured in CBS story
Research led by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families was cited in the CBS Evening News story “Military families’ struggles bring outpouring of support.” IVMF’s research found that nearly 40% of active-duty service members struggle with food insecurity, and…
Community Invited to Webinar Series Helping Veterans, Student Veterans and Military Members Find ‘True North’ in Transitional Times
A Fall 2020 webinar series sponsored by the Moral Injury Project of Hendricks Chapel will focus on veterans, student veterans and military personnel “finding true north” in the midst of transitional times. The first program in the series, “Finding True…
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families: A Step Towards a More Equal America
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was highlighted in the TIME story “These 16 People and Groups Are Fighting for a More Equal America.”…
Chancellor Syverud: Universities Need To Better Serve Veterans, Military Students
Kent Syverud, Syracuse University’s Chancellor and President, wrote a commentary for U.S. News & World Report called “Universities Need to Better Serve Military Students and Veterans.”
Navigating Benefits and Services Remains a Top Challenge for Veterans, Families
This month House lawmakers approved a $52 billion legislative package that would revamp the way the Department of Veterans Affairs pays and provides health care for veterans. Nick Armstrong is the senior director for research and evaluation at Syracuse University’s…
OpEd on Military Families for ‘Military Spouse Appreciation Day’
Vanessa Marquette, a social media and web specialist for Syracuse’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families, recently wrote an opinion article for the Post Standard entitled “Military spouses face unique challenges as loved ones serve our country.” May 11 was…
Vice Chancellor Mike Haynie: “Building a Strong Country Requires Treating Our Military Families Better”
Dr. Michael Haynie, the vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and founding executive director of Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families, wrote an op-ed in The Hill on how we need to focus efforts to better support military families….