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Twenty-three U.S. Army and six U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets were recognized virtually this week as they became the next generation of military leaders. While Syracuse University usually holds an annual commissioning ceremony, this year’s event…

With her graduation this month, Rachel Pray becomes the first in her family to forge a career in both military service and medical care. Originally from central Massachusetts, Cadet Pray was inspired to join the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer…

On April 10, cadets from the University’s U.S. Army and Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) were honored with various distinctions from the University and community organizations as part of the yearly Chancellor’s Review Awards. Normally celebrated as a…

This month, the spotlight on military-connected students is on United States Air Force ROTC JAG Cadets Sharon Otasowie L’21 and Alyssa Kozma L’21. Sharon Otasowie Where did you grow up and what led you to attend Syracuse? I am originally…

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jennifer Gotie didn’t grow up envisioning a career in military service. Born and raised in Truxton, New York, she imagined a life for herself as a diplomat and as a result became involved with the Rotary…

When Syracuse University junior Hanna McNabb was growing up, she envisioned herself serving her community behind a badge as a law enforcement officer. Like many other kids in her hometown of Boise, Idaho, McNabb spent her time outdoors, staying busy…

For some college students, juggling classes, a social life and a job is challenging enough. As non-traditional students become more of a fixture on college campuses, more students are juggling marriage, children, mortgage payments, car payments and family medical appointments…

On Friday, May 10,  23 U.S. Army and eight U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets officially became the next generation of military leaders at Syracuse University’s annual commissioning ceremony held at Hendricks Chapel. Brig. Gen. Todd Lazaroski,…

Bethany Murphy has always felt that water is a part of her identity. A native of Seekonk, Massachusetts, she grew up near the Atlantic Ocean. “I was always by the water, whether it was the brook that runs through my backyard, the…

Last week, members of the campus community and Chancellor Kent Syverud gathered in the Dome for the 102nd Annual Chancellor’s Review of the Syracuse University Army and Air Force ROTC cadets. University leaders, alumni, community members, educational partners and special…