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Outgoing Chair of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Reflects on His Support of Student Veterans
Since 2016, cadets in Syracuse University’s Reserve Officer Training Program have been eligible to receive the annual Dottle Family ROTC Cadet Scholarship award. The scholarship is awarded to future leaders who participate in the University’s Army and Air Force ROTC…
ROTC Cadets Take Next Step in Serving Their Country
In May, 21 U.S. Army and eight U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets officially became the next generation of military leaders at the University’s annual commissioning ceremony held at the National Veterans Resource Center’s K.G. Tan Auditorium….
Veteran Career Services, Purepost Open Up Opportunities for Students
Transitioning from a military career back into civilian life presents many challenges for veterans. Syracuse University has created a robust infrastructure of career and academic services to help student veterans make a smooth transition from military service to academic life—and…
Active Duty Student Joshua Reid Says Discipline Was Key While Balancing Duties and Completing His Degree
For Joshua Reid, an active duty soldier now stationed in Japan, his training gave him the tools he needed to “continue the climb” while finishing his degree through University College at Syracuse University. “As a 10th Mountain Division soldier, the…
Syracuse University to Award Three Honorary Degrees at 2021 Commencement
An esteemed higher education leader and a change agent for the arts; a highly respected U.S. Army commander and pioneer for women in the military; and an exemplary public servant in fiscal management and steadfast philanthropist will receive honorary degrees…
2021 Dottle Family ROTC Cadet Scholarship Winners Announced
The 2021 Dottle Family ROTC Cadet Scholarship was awarded to Army cadets Madeline Messare, Robert Fraser, Michael McDonough and Jason Yu, and Air Force cadets Gerrit VanVranken, Mingeun Song, Quinn Pelichoff and Nikolaus Sarisky. This scholarship is awarded each year…
Student Veteran Organization Announces 2021 Student Veteran Awards and New Leadership
In a recent awards ceremony at the National Veterans Resource Center, the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) and the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs awarded several annual recognitions, including the Best for Vets Award, the Community Support Award, the Danny…
Sashes Recognizing Graduating Student Veterans Now Available
Student veterans graduating next month can now purchase sashes recognizing their military service by visiting this website. The sashes cost $20 for 2020 and 2021 graduates and $40 for pre-2020 graduates. The price is plus shipping or sashes may be…
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Student Scholarship Recipients
The Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the following awardees of military-connected student Spring 2020 scholarships. These awards provide meaningful financial assistance to military-connected students as part of the University’s commitment to being the best…
Office of Veterans and Military Affairs Accepting Student Veteran Scholarship Applications
In pursuit of Syracuse University’s continuing commitment to be the best place for veterans, the Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) is offering several donor-funded scholarship opportunities and programs for both veterans and military-connected students. Three new scholarships are…