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NVRC Hall of Honor Walk: Victor Holman ’82

In this Hall of Honor Walk episode, meet retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Victor Holman ’82. Victor is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army, former secretary of the general staff for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command and a veteran of service in Somalia.

NVRC Hall of Honor Walk – Mackenzie Kirsch ’26

In this Hall of Honor Walk, meet 2nd Lt. Mackenzie Kirsh with the Vermont Army National Guard. Kirsh attended Syracuse University on the Early Commissioning Program through Army ROTC, and during her time on campus, helped curate The Gallery at the National Veterans Resource Center.

Syracuse Veterans Honored at WCNY’s Inaugural Mission Celebration

Three of Central New York’s most prominent champions for veterans, including Syracuse University Chancellor J. Michael Haynie,  were honored May 28 at Madison County Distillery in Cazenovia, as WCNY launched its first “Mission: Honor Our Heroes”—an event raising funds to keep local veterans’ stories on the air.

Visions Federal Credit Union Expands Partnership with University

New branch serving the campus, completed inaugural cohort and growing community programs mark a year of milestones for a partnership built on student success.

Visions Federal Credit Union and Syracuse University announced two significant milestones in their growing partnership: the opening of a new Visions branch on Marshall Street and the successful completion of the Student-Athlete Financial Empowerment Program’s inaugural year. Together they mark a deepening commitment to the financial well-being of the entire University community.

The new branch, located at 145 Marshall St., will bring accessible financial services directly to campus. It will feature on-site ATM access and one-on-one financial counseling, including dedicated support for bilingual students and community members, ensuring that every member of the Syracuse community has the tools and personalized guidance they need to build a strong financial future.

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ROTC students find ‘sense of purpose’ when juggling responsibilities

Amanda Turcotte wakes up for a 12-mile ruck march at Onondaga Lake at 3 a.m. She doesn’t get back to her dorm until around 7:30 a.m. After removing her weighted backpack, she hops in the shower to get ready for class like any other college student, which she is, except for when she attends ROTC classes.

Meet Our 2026 Keynote Speaker,  Lt. Col. Alison Murray ’01, P’26, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Before she was this year’s keynote speaker, Lt. Col. Alison Murray ’01, P’26, U.S. Army (Ret.) was a student on this campus, training as an Army ROTC cadet, cheering at games, and working toward the same milestone our graduates are reaching now. Today, she is still part of the Syracuse community, which makes this moment even more meaningful. As she delivers the keynote address, she will also watch her son, Dwayne II, walk across the stage and join the Syracuse alumni community.