United States Navy veteran and Syracuse University student veteran Savion Pollard was born and raised in Queens, New York. Savion graduated from the High School for Construction Trades, Engineering, and Architecture (CTEA) in 2013, and attended CUNY City College and CUNY York College, studying to become an accountant.
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Hometown Hero: Tyler Slavicek
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler C. Slavicek grew up in Southwest Michigan in the town of Bridgman. He has always had a passion for playing soccer, captaining his high school varsity soccer team, and playing for the Lake Michigan Community College Red Hawks. Tyler has continued to be involved with the sport by playing for the Navy and as a varsity soccer coach for Greenbrier Christian Academy in Virginia.
Continue ReadingFour Selected as 2024 Rostker Dissertation Fund Fellows
Getting the necessary funding to conduct quality research is among the myriad of challenges when working towards a doctoral degree. Syracuse University students engaged in research to support the military-connected community have found that challenge eased by the generosity of Bernard Rostker G’66, G’70, and Louise Rostker G’68 through the Forever Orange Campaign.
Continue ReadingHometown Hero: Alex Savage
United States Army Veteran Alec Savage was born in Utica, New York In 2017, Alec was commissioned into the United States Army after graduating from the ROTC program at St. Lawrence University. As a cadet, he completed Airborne and Air Assault schools. In 2018 Alec trained at Fort Moore, Georgia, and completed the Infantry Basic Officer Leadership program and U.S. Army Ranger School. In 2019, he earned his Expert Infantry Badge.
Continue ReadingHitting the High Notes: Navy Band Northeast Performance Highlights Navy Week Festivities
When you think of military music, you may imagine the sounds of a rousing march. But as Navy Week sailed into Syracuse, the Navy Band Northeast showed students that they’re about much more than just “Anchors Aweigh.” On Aug. 28, two of the band’s ensembles entertained students at Setnor Auditorium at Crouse College with a variety of classical and jazz pieces. Members even led students in a singalong chorus of the pop anthem “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
Continue ReadingRetired Air Force Special Tactics Officer and ROTC Alum Jeff Wilkinson ’89 Shares Lessons in Leadership and Preparation
Across the U.S. Department of Defense, there are approximately 650 commissioned flag officers, known as generals or admirals. Achieving this rank is a testament to a service member’s dedication, knowledge, leadership and ability to effect change.
Continue ReadingHometown Hero: Jamieson Ritter
United States Army Lieutenant, Cleveland, Ohio Patrolman, and 2019 Syracuse University alum Jamieson R. Ritter was born and raised in Webster, New York with a profound desire to serve his country and community. In 2015, Jamieson graduated from McQuaid Jesuit High School in Rochester, NY.
Continue ReadingHometown Hero: Stephen “Josh” Jackson
U.S. Navy Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Stephen “Josh” Jackson was born in Syracuse, New York, and he attended school in the Fayetteville-Manlius School District before receiving an appointment to attend the U.S. Naval Academy. He graduated from the Naval Academy in 1993 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and holds a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from the Naval War College.
Continue ReadingPassion for Service Led Jennifer Pluta G’15 to Help Military-Connected Community
When Jennifer Pluta G’15 enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve on May 19, 1999, she had no grand plans for making a career out of her service to her country. Rather, feeling compelled to give back to her country, Pluta thought she would serve for a few years before embarking on the next chapter of her life.
Continue ReadingMy Syracuse University Story: Savion Pollard
Hear from Savion Pollard ’25 on his student veteran journey at Syracuse University and how the community embraced his non-traditional student status. The connections at the University were a bridge for Savion to be the first Central New Yorker to intern at Micron.