United States Army Veteran spouse Kim Keller continues to serve our nation by working for the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University for over five years.
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Military-Connected Students of The Month: Tristan Carson and Zach Watson
Like many potential applicants, Zach Watson ’20 and Tristan Carson ’20 both came from small towns, Watson from Constantia, New York and Carson from Fortuna, California. They both enlisted in the Marine Corps soon after graduating from high school, and both would eventually be awarded an opportunity to study abroad using the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship while attending Syracuse University as student veterans.
Hometown Hero: Dr. Larry Myers
United States Army Colonel (retired) Larry Myers was commissioned in 1942 as a field artillery officer after graduating from Purdue University’s ROTC program.
Celebrating the Life of Don Waful ’37 G’39
We were saddened to hear of Don Waful’s passing on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Waful has been a season ticket holder for Syracuse University football since 1945 and has only missed three games.
Syracuse University Celebrates its 150th Anniversary and its Continual Commitment to Veterans.
Syracuse University’s 150th anniversary is an opportunity to honor our history, reflect on our values and set a clear path forward. Some of the most important historical aspects of Syracuse University is the commitment to veterans
Hometown Hero: Nicklaus Brinka
United States Army veteran and Syracuse University Army Senior ROTC Cadet Nicklaus Brinka served as a Human Intelligence Collector for 42 months on active duty in the United States Army. Nicklaus served with Delta Company, 41st Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Drum, New York.
Student Veterans Prepare for Success at Annual Warrior-Scholar Project
Last week, for the fifth year in a row, Syracuse University hosted the esteemed Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), a no-cost academic boot camp for first-year student veterans.
Syracuse Military Pass Offers Free Football Tickets to Veterans and Active Service Members
The Orange will celebrate veterans and active-duty military throughout the 2019 football season with the Syracuse Athletics Military Appreciation Program, presented by SEFCU. As part of the program, two (2) complimentary tickets to one home football game each month are available for veterans and active service members through the Syracuse Athletics Military Pass.
Universities Need to Better Serve Military Students and Veterans
For the 75th anniversary of the original GI Bill, Chancellor Kent Syverud wrote an article for U.S. News discussing how universities need to better serve military students and veterans. He cites the three major problems associated with veteran engagement in academia and how Syracuse University is fixing those issues.
Syracuse University Student Veterans Share GI Bill Stories
In recognition of the 75th anniversary of the GI Bill, Syracuse University student veterans and graduates share their stories.