“My grandfather fought the Nazis, my father was in the military, so it was my turn,” says Cadet Mykhaylo Rafalskyy, a freshman Air Force ROTC cadet studying at Syracuse University. The current war in Ukraine is putting some extra urgency into his desire to serve as he was originally from Kyiv Ukraine.
News
Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Announces Spring 2022 Military-Connected Scholarship Recipients
The Office of Veterans and Military Affairs (OVMA) is pleased to announce the following awardees of military-connected student spring 2022 scholarships. These awards provide meaningful financial assistance to military-connected students as part of the University’s commitment to being the best place for veterans and their families.
Air Force ROTC Opens a World of Opportunity for Si Yun (Sara) Lim ’22
Si Yun (Sara) Lim absolutely knew she wanted to study international relations at Syracuse University, even if she didn’t know where she’d be heading at first. “I got my acceptance letter, and my mom asked me where Syracuse was. I had no idea,” Lim says. “I thought I was going to New York City.”
Nadia Morris-Mitchell ’24 is studying creative leadership through Syracuse University Global
Nadia Morris-Mitchell ’24 doesn’t have a lot of time to spare. As a National Guard member, part-time fitness instructor and full-time employee, she knows it’s crucial to balance her schedule. “I’m just that person who’s always running a million miles an hour,” she says. She had been interested in going back to school to gain greater management skills but was wary of the time constraints. So when a representative from Syracuse University came to speak with the veterans working with the U.S. Air Force at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base about continuing their education utilizing their flexible learning formats, she was intrigued.
Senior Profile: Navy Corpsman Emily Graham ’22 Finds Community Through Public Health Education
ney Emily Graham ’22 took to Syracuse. It prompted her to see what the University offers for veterans, and she would not be disappointed.
Congratulations to the Military-Connected Students Selected as University Remembrance Scholars
Syracuse University’s Remembrance Scholar Selection Committee has chosen the 35 students who will be the 2022-23 Remembrance Scholars. One of them is a military veteran and two of them are currently ROTC students.
Dwayne Murray Boomerangs Back to Syracuse as Incoming Deputy Director of OVMA
Murray also speaks with unbridled enthusiasm for his new role as the deputy director of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA). The job is especially suited for his experience, abilities and profound passion for service, students and Syracuse.
Dr. Mike Haynie Received Distinguished American Award from National Football Foundation
The Central New York Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame held its 21st Annual Scholar-Athlete Scholarship Banquet on Sunday inside the Carrier Dome on the campus of Syracuse University.
Annual Chancellor’s Review Ceremony Returns to In-Person Pageantry
here cadets perform drill and ceremony in formation as Chancellor Kent Syverud “reviews the troops” and presents awards, was forced to be put on hold. But this year’s 105th Chancellor’s Review, sponsored by the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), was back in person at the Stadium last week, as more than 160 cadets were recognized for their distinguished performance and commitment to service.
‘The Possibility of Yes:’ Jennifer Pluta Helps Student Veterans and Military Service Members Thrive
Jennifer Pluta G’15 has exactly the right mix of experience for her work at as the director of Veteran Career Services. A native of the Binghamton, New York area, Pluta has served in the Army Reserve for 23 years, where she’s a career counselor, a master sergeant, and recently selected for promotion to sergeant major.