United States Army Colonel (retired) Larry Myers was commissioned in 1942 as a field artillery officer after graduating from Purdue University’s ROTC program.
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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.
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.
Katy Quartaro Announced As Syracuse University’s 2019 Tillman Scholar
Graduate student Katy Quartaro ‘18, G’20, an executive master of public administration candidate in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs has been named the 2019 Tillman Scholar for Syracuse University.
75 Years of the GI Bill: Kyle Finleon Shares his Story
Since it’s signing in 1944 the GI Bill has notoriously provided educational benefits to the country’s veterans and offered low-cost home loans, unemployment benefits and healthcare benefits. Over the past 75 years, the bill has paid more than $400 billion in educational benefits to 25 million recipients and authorized more than 24 million home loans—changing the post-service lives of millions including retired U.S. Navy Lt. Kyle Finleon.
Syracuse Veteran Advisor Program Celebrates First-Year Student Veterans
Syracuse University’s Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) program recently brought student veterans, PAVE advisors, family members and campus staff together to support and celebrate first-year student veterans and the start of their Syracuse career.
Chancellor Syverud Hosts Annual Chancellor’s Review for ROTC Cadets
Last week, members of the campus community and Chancellor Kent Syverud gathered in the Dome for the 102nd Annual Chancellor’s Review of the Syracuse University Army and Air Force ROTC cadets.
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.
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.