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“‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history”
William Banks, Professor Emeritus at the College of Law, was interviewed by PBS NewsHour for the article “‘Optics matter.’ National Guard deployments amid unrest have a long and controversial history.” The article breaks down the legality and history behind the deployment…
What is the role of the US military during protests?
Reporters looking for expert insight on the role of military powers during times of national emergencies and public protests should contact Syracuse University Professor William Banks. Banks is the co-author of “Soldiers on the Home Front: The Domestic Role of the…
Syracuse University Graduates Over 200 Military-Connected Students
This semester, a total of 208 students with military ties representing all branches of the U.S. military earned their Syracuse University diplomas. The graduates include 99 veterans, 35 currently serving military members, and 59 family members and dependents. Forty-six students…
Graduating Military Spouse: Dominique Visser
U.S. Army spouse Dominique Visser was born and grew up in Sydney, Australia. She was working as an international trade advisor/market development specialist for the Australian federal government when she was told of her now-husband, Andy, by mutual friends. “Good…
U.S. Navy Leadership Shake-Ups: The Influence of American Politics
Sean O’Keefe, University Professor at the Maxwell School, co-authored the New York Times opinion article “We Led the Navy. Trump Does Not Share the Military’s Values,” and was interviewed by NPR’s 1A program and MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell for stories about…
Syracuse University to Expand Opportunity and Affordability for Lifelong Learners and Military-Connected Students
For more than 100 years, Syracuse University’s University College has made it possible for working adults and other part-time students to earn a Syracuse University degree. Today, Syracuse University is reaffirming its commitment to adult and lifelong learners, veterans and…
‘Space Force’ To Create Countless Bureaucratic Fist Fights
This week President Trump signed Space Policy Directive-4 that orders the Pentagon to begin the process of establishing a “Space Force” as the sixth branch of the armed forces. Sean O’Keefe is a University Professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School…
$7.5M Grant to Boost ‘Onward to Opportunity’ Program
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation, Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship, and founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families, was interviewed by Military.com for the article “Base Jobs Program Gets $7.5 Million Grant…
Nontraditional Students – Like Vets – Face Unique Challenges Heading Back to School
As parents, students and educational institutions focus on the start of a new semester, nontraditional students like veterans are often overlooked. Student veterans are likely to be older than peer classmates, married, have children and work full or part-time jobs…
Creation of ‘Space Force’ Is a Solution In Search of a Problem
On Monday, President Trump signed an executive order to begin the process of establishing a “Space Force” as the sixth branch of the armed forces. Sean O’Keefe is a University Professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public…