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Alumnus Remembered for Ongoing Legacy of Service, Recognized in NVRC Hall of Honor
James Lyons ’03, one of the first Syracuse University alumni killed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, was inducted into the University’s National Veterans Resource Center’s Hall of Honor on Oct. 15. He was also recognized as the “Hometown Hero” during halftime…
National Veterans Resource Center to Host Living Library Event in November
The National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) will host its first-ever military-themed Living Library on Nov. 15 from noon-5 p.m. Military-connected volunteers from across the campus and community will act as “living books,” representing a range of cultural backgrounds, talents and…
Making a Difference on the Battlefield, in the Corporate World and at Syracuse University
The incoming chair of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Advisory Board, Richard M. (Rich) Jones ’92, G’95, L’95, believes that President Abraham Lincoln’s second inaugural address provides us with a call to action. He says that the…
‘There Is Strength In Seeking Help’ Says Veterans Mental Health Advocate
On Aug. 31, the last of the American troops left Afghanistan. In an afternoon address, President Biden spoke extensively about the costs of war for American servicemembers and veterans and the lasting impacts on their mental health. Kenneth Marfilius is…
Emotional Support For Veterans During A Difficult Time
Nick Armstrong, senior director for research and analytics in the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), was interviewed by WSYR Radio about services available to veterans feeling a range of emotions over the situation in Afghanistan.
The Costs and Consequences of War
Mike Haynie, Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives and Innovation and IVMF founder and executive director, wrote this commentary for The Hill: “Mental health and the cost of our wars.” Haynie discusses the mental health implications of war on veterans saying,…
Cybersecurity Programs Help Veterans Transition to Civilian Workforce
Shiu-Kai Chin, professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, and Christopher Springs, student veteran in the College of Professional Studies, were interviewed for the INSIGHT Into Diversity article “Cybersecurity Programs Offer Veterans a Natural Transition to Civilian Workforce.”…
‘Mental Health and the Cost of Our Wars
J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) founder and executive director, wrote commentary for The Hill titled “Mental health and the cost of our wars.” In 2011, Haynie founded…
To Tackle Veteran PTSD, Get to People Before They Join the Military
June 27 is annually recognized as PTSD Awareness Day, a yearly event to help raise awareness about post-traumatic stress disorder. It also serves as a reminder that treatments, resources and help are available for those experiencing it and for caregivers….
SyracuseServes Partnering with City of Syracuse, Local Community to Support Syracuse Veterans and Military Families
On Wednesday June 23, AmericaServes, a national initiative of Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), will launch in Syracuse. Working collaboratively with the City of Syracuse, the network will connect veterans and their families to local community…