Beth joined the Army in 1993 after graduating from the United States Military Academy. While at West Point, she played Army Women’s Lacrosse for four years, serving as the Army team captain her senior year.
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Now Accepting Nominations for the 2019 OVMA Student Veteran of the Year Award
The OVMA is now accepting nominations for the “2019 OVMA Student Veteran of the Year Award.” Any student veteran – undergraduate, graduate, or law – who attends Syracuse University full time (online or on-campus), is eligible for this award.
OVMA Staff Travel to Las Vegas for National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Staff members from Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) and Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) recently traveled to Las Vegas to share expertise around serving military-connected students during the annual National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) symposium.
Don’t Miss The Intra-University Transfer Fair on February 19th
On Tuesday, February 19th, the Intra-University Transfer Fair (IUT) will be held in the atrium of Schine Student Center from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students thinking about transferring to another school or college within the University are encouraged to attend.
Military-Connected Student of the Month: Chloe Milliken
Chloe Milliken knew she wanted to be on the front lines in the U.S. Army. It was 2013 and she was given two options like all women who wanted to serve in combat: become an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician (EOD) or join the military police (MP). To her, the choice to be an EOD technician was clear.
Tillman Scholars Applications Open February 1st
The application process for the Tillman Scholars program, which funds education for student veterans and spouses of veterans, will open Feb. 1.
Veteran and Military-Connected Population Continues to Grow at Syracuse University
This makes more than 1,000 other veteran and military-connected students at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Syracuse University’s veteran and military-connected enrollment on campus has grown 60% since Chancellor Kent Syverud took his post in 2014.
Vice Chancellor Michael Haynie Named University Professor
J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and the Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship, has been named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele Wheatly. The distinction—a four-year, renewable appointment—is granted to faculty who excel in their fields and have made extraordinary scholarly contributions nationally and internationally. The Board of Trustees Executive Committee approved this appointment at its recent meeting.
Peggy Combs Joins Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Advisory Board
The OVMA announced the addition of Retired U.S. Army Major General (MG) Peggy Combs ’85, the highest-ranking female military officer to graduate from Syracuse University, to its advisory board.
SU Sends Two Veterans to the Camping World Bowl
In addition to the donated tickets, Syracuse Athletics, the OVMA and IVMF also hosted a special “Cuse for Troops” contest encouraging veterans to share their Orange pride on Twitter for a chance to win free tickets and travel to the Camping World Bowl. Brady Hallahan, a Syracuse University student veteran and U.S. Navy veteran, and Nick Prietti, a Syracuse-area veteran were selected as the contest winners.