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Military Connected Student of the Month: Oliver Posewitz ’20
Every student at Syracuse University has their own unique story, whether they enroll straight out of high school or as a non-traditional student returning to begin a second career. Some students overcome serious challenges; some attend as part of a…
Faigle Family Donation Establishes Scholarship Fund for Student Veterans
The Gerald B. ’58, ’59 and Roberta M. Faigle ’60 Scholarship for graduate student veterans will empower military veterans as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self. The $100,000 endowed scholarship is open…
Annual Veterans Day Ceremony Honors Service Members Past and Present
On Monday, Nov. 11, the Syracuse University community and members of the Greater Syracuse area gathered to honor the service of U.S. military veterans of all wars during the University’s annual Veterans Day ceremony in Hendricks Chapel. Retired U.S. Marine…
Stories of Service: Amanda Sullivan ’21 and Ken Marfilius ’11
In celebration of Veterans Week 2019, the University is recognizing stories of student veterans and faculty/staff who are veterans or have especially strong connections to the military. These stories are just some of the many from the veteran and military-connected…
Stories of Service: Dan Cordial ’18 and LaVonda Reed
In celebration of Veterans Week 2019, the University is recognizing stories of student veterans and faculty/staff who are veterans or have especially strong connections to the military. These stories are just some of the many from the veteran and military-connected…
Military Times Recognizes Syracuse University as No. 1 Private Institution on 2020 Best for Vets List
With its deep-rooted history in serving veterans and military families and an enduring commitment to their needs, Syracuse University is once again being recognized by Military Times in its annual publication of Best for Vets 2020 rankings. According to the…
Syracuse Student Veterans Travel to New York City for Alumni and Employment Immersion
Syracuse University student veterans recently participated in a two-day career exploration trip to New York City, arranged by the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Veteran Career Services team. Designed to introduce student veterans to potential employers, the trip included…
‘Theater of War’ Performance Coming to Campus
“Theater of War”—an innovative public health performance presenting readings of ancient Greek plays as thought and discussion starters around social issues—will be staged on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Maxwell Auditorium in Maxwell Hall. The event…
Whitman School Alumnus Millard Hall G’88 Joins Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Board
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) has announced the addition of Millard “Mickay” Hall Jr., a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, to its advisory board. Hall also attended the U.S. Army Comptrollership program at…
Syracuse University Veteran and Military-Connected Enrollment Reaches Record High
This fall, Syracuse University’s total military-connected enrollment increased 14% from 1,206 to 1,375, including 96 new veteran and military-connected students. This class marks the highest student veteran enrollment in the post-9/11 era and raises the total veteran and military-connected enrollment…