I came to Syracuse University in 2006 after 14 years of military service, understanding very little about SU and the Central New York community. However, early on I read Suzanne Mettler‘s “Soldiers to Citizens: The G.I. Bill and the Making of the Greatest Generation.” In this book Mettler tells of Syracuse University’s remarkable post-World War II contribution to the nation, empowering a generation of American veterans who would later earn the moniker of America’s “Greatest Generation.” Read More: http://www.syracuse.com/opinion/index.ssf/2015/08/syracuse_university_medical_school_idea_challenges_the_status_quo_commentary.html