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.
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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.
America’s 250th and Jazz Fest Meet at the National Veterans Resource Center
The U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note will perform a free concert at the NVRC, kicking off the 40th Syracuse International Jazz Fest as the nation marks its 250th anniversary.
Maxwell’s National Security Management Course Prepares Military Leaders
From international law to executive power, Maxwell’s national security studies program tackles the defining security questions of the moment.
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.
The Orange Guidon – Episode 001: Scott Taylor (Admissions)
“We aren’t new to the student veteran game. We have been educating military veterans since the end of the first world war. It is in our DNA. It is who we are.”
Continue ReadingSummer Veterans Legal Clinic Student Attorneys Sworn In by U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Judge Grant Jaquith
Syracuse University College of Law recently held a virtual swearing-in ceremony for 13 Summer 2026 JDinteractive (JDi) student attorneys in the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic. The Honorable Grant Jaquith, judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, administered the oath.
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.
Continue ReadingROTC 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.