AJ graduated from Pennridge High School, excelling in soccer and playing on the U.S. Under-18 Men’s National Team and was also recognized as a Parade All-American after his senior year of high school.
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Stalwart Battalion Cadets Dominate Summer Training, Earn Top National Ranks
From a 4th-place fitness finish to five Recondo Badges, Syracuse’s Army ROTC program had a breakout summer.
Continue ReadingHometown Hero – Scott Wegener
United States Army Sergeant First Class (SFC) Scott Wegener was born in Lexington, Missouri, and he enlisted in the Army in July 2009. He completed Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, and the 44 Charlie, Financial Management Technician course which is known today as the 36 Bravo Finance and Comptroller.
Continue ReadingMeet Syracuse Army ROTC’s New Commander
Lt. Col. Jared Larpenteur brings 19 years of Army leadership—and a personal affinity for Central and Northern New York— to his new role as professor of military science.
Azimuth Check Program Helps Student Veterans Stay on Course to Graduation
Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is rolling out Azimuth Check, a new coaching program that connects student veterans and military-connected undergraduates with a dedicated Pathfinder Coach from the start of their academic journey through graduation.
Continue ReadingServing Twice: How 3 Student Veterans Became Researchers
Hunter Pyke ’27, Matthew Soukup ’27, and Varun Gollapudi ’27 spent eight weeks in research settings studying issues related to the mental health and well-being of veterans just like them.
Researchers Examine the Invisible Hearing Struggle of Student Veterans
Two University faculty, both certified audiologists, are the first to study how tinnitus impacts student veterans as they navigate college classrooms.
NVRC Hall of Honor Walk – Mackenzie Kirsch ’26
NVRC Hall of Honor Walk – Mackenzie Kirsch ’26
Maxwell’s National Security Management Course Prepares Military Leaders
From international law to executive power, Maxwell’s national security studies program tackles the defining security questions of the moment.
Syracuse Veterans Honored at WCNY’s Inaugural Mission Celebration
Three of Central New York’s most prominent champions for veterans, including Syracuse University Chancellor J. Michael Haynie, were honored May 28 at Madison County Distillery in Cazenovia, as WCNY launched its first “Mission: Honor Our Heroes”—an event raising funds to keep local veterans’ stories on the air.