From organizations to internships, Ryan Marquette L’22 has had the chance to explore different areas of law while pursuing a juris doctor at Syracuse University’s College of Law and a master of public administration through the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs—a three-year joint program that combines law and policy. In addition to his rigorous schoolwork, Marquette, a U.S. Army veteran and active member of the Army National Guard, also had the opportunity to gain hands-on experience last summer at the Betty and Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic, the Children’s Rights & Family Law Clinic and the Criminal Defense Clinic, gaining exposure to three areas of law in which he previously had little experience.
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A Statement from Syracuse University Vice Chancellor Dr. Mike Haynie on Afghanistan
Given the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan, the OVMA stands ready to support and listen. Here are some resources and organizations that are offering assistance to those who have volunteered to answer the call of our nation as well as their families. Check back often for updated information as we continue to collaborate with our veteran service organization partners to share needed resources.
Continue ReadingCareer Path for Fort Drum Soldier Starts at Syracuse University
Like many soldiers who are leaving the military, U.S. Army Specialist Luke McKean had an idea of what he wanted to do when he transitioned to civilian life but wasn’t exactly sure how to go about it.
What is The Warrior Scholar Project?
Ronald Novack (Colonel, U.S. Army, Ret.) Executive Director of Veteran and Military Affairs at Syracuse University spoke with Dave Allen at WSYR this morning to discuss the Warrior Scholar Project! The Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP) hosts intensive, one and two-week college-preparatory academic boot camps for enlisted veterans and transitioning service members. Boot camps are offered in three disciplines: Humanities, STEM, and Business & Entrepreneurship.
College of Law’s Online JDi Degree Gives Military Spouse Tiffany Love The Ability to Follow Her Passion
Syracuse University College of Law’s JDinteractive (JDi) program is the country’s first fully interactive online ABA-accredited law degree program. The program provides students with the ability to pursue their law degree from anywhere in the world. Military spouse Tiffany Love is a member of the first cohort of JDi students.
Continue ReadingSummer Bootcamp Program ‘Warrior Scholar Project’ Starts Next Week for Transitioning Veterans
The Warrior Scholar Project provides a way forward academically for military veterans following their transition out of service. WSP is a series of intensive, weeklong college preparatory academic boot camps. In addition to training military personnel in the skills required for college, they are taught that they can be a valuable addition to the classroom. Writing tutors, sessions on analytical reading and an opportunity to work with other student-veterans prepare them to be successful within a campus environment.
Training the Nation’s Military Photographers and Videographers
For nearly six decades, Syracuse University’s military visual journalism program has prepared service members to tell stories through compelling imagery and video.
Continue ReadingBrian Bauer: A Life Changed by an Experience Abroad
Brian Bauer ’22 has never been one to back down from a challenge. Whether it is the physical exertion from 6 a.m. training sessions with his fellow Army ROTC cadets at Syracuse University or learning a new language, Bauer enjoys pushing himself to his limits.
Art Bayna Heals through Writing and Hopes Sharing It Helps Other Veterans Do the Same
Artemio “Art” Bayna is currently a senior at the Syracuse University College of Professional Studies and is working toward his degree in professional studies with a major in creative leadership. Now an aspiring author, Bayna first enlisted in the US Army in 1997. Four years later, the events on 9/11 changed the course of his life forever.
National Security Studies Class Visit NRVC
The class of 2021 received a glimpse at the long-standing commitment Syracuse University has for the military-connected by touring the National Veterans Resource Center. The engaged with Vice-Chancellor Dr. Mike Haynie who spoke of Syracuse University’s historic commitment to veterans and how the NVRC will support the military-connected moving forward.