The U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Online Programs ranked the College of Professional Studies (CPS) at Syracuse University in third place among private schools, and thirteenth place overall, for the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans.
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Meet Amanda Higginson: Doctor, Aspiring Lawyer, and Tillman Scholar
For many, earning a doctoral degree in medicine and being an officer in the Navy are lifetime achievements all on their own, but for Higginson it was just a start. Currently enrolled in the JDinteractive program at the Syracuse University College of Law, Higginson was also named a Tillman Scholar in 2022.
OVMA Mourns the Passing of the Honorable Norman Mordue ’66, L’71
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs extends our heartfelt condolences on the recent passing of the Honorable Norman Mordue ’66, L’71, who served as the senior judge of the federal North District of New York. Mordue, who also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, was a renowned supporter of veterans in the Central New York region and a well-respected member of the community.
Continue ReadingSyracuse University Student Veterans Continue to Serve After Service
Members of the Student Veterans Organization (SVO) at Syracuse University recently rallied under the spirit of volunteerism to support the campus community and greater Syracuse community.
Congratulations to The Pinstripe Bowl Contest Winners
Syracuse University will be playing at the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl in Yankee Stadium on December 29th against Minnesota and we can proudly say at least seven more veterans will be going orange in the big apple! Thanks to the support from The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, these winners will both be joining the loud house in NYC to support the football team playing in Yankee Stadium.
Continue ReadingOffice of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Recipients of Fall Scholarships
Seven military-connected students have been awarded scholarships by the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA). The recipients represent a broad and diverse community of military-affiliated students, from those who are currently serving to the children of those who have served.
National Veterans Resource Center Recognized for Being Green
While several iconic buildings on campus have been illuminated with green light during the evenings in honor of Veterans Day, the National Veterans Resource Center (NVRC) at the Dan and Gayle D’Aniello Building has been recognized for being green in an entirely different way. Last week, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized Syracuse University for the NVRC at its 2022 Upstate Leadership Awards Gala with the presentation of the Judge’s Choice Award.
Hometown Hero: Samuel Ruiz
United States Marine Corps Sergeant Samuel Ruiz was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. SGT Ruiz enlisted in the Marine Corps on November 25, 2015, and he has served in the 2nd Marine Division in Jacksonville, North Carolina, the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing in Miramar, California, and the Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force Crisis Response Central Command in Camp Pendleton, California. He currently serves with Echo Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion in Syracuse, New York.
Meet Tillman Scholar Anthony Ornelaz
Almost every year Syracuse University adds at least one military-connected student to its growing roster of Tillman Scholars. In 2022, Syracuse was honored with four students being selected for the prestigious scholarship by the Pat Tillman Foundation. Aside from being the largest cohort of Tillman Scholars selected from Syracuse, this year also featured the first addition from the English Department at the College of Arts and Sciences, student veteran Anthony Ornelaz.
Celebrating Veterans Day at the Best Place for Veterans
Every year the nation pauses on Nov. 11 to honor those who have served in the military on Veterans Day. With Syracuse University being renowned as the Best Place for Veterans, it’s no surprise the University goes the extra mile to recognize the day each year. This year saw a flurry of activity around Veterans Day, most of which is planned and executed by the University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA). The activities would not be possible, however, without the community coming together to support the day—including by illuminating many campus buildings in green light in honor of all veterans past and present.