veterans day

Inside Higher Ed calls Syracuse University ‘A Shining Exception’

Syracuse University had the privilege of welcoming Wick Sloane to our campus to meet and discuss Syracuse University’s initiative to support veterans. Sloane spent two days on campus interviewing many including Chancellor Kent Syverud, Vice-Chancellor and IVMF Executive Director Michael Haynie, and OVMA Executive Director Ron Novack. 

What ‘Thank You’ Means to an Active-Duty Military Member

Each one reflects upon their time in the service, why they came to SU, and what hearing ‘thank you’ means to them. Sometimes it is an instant connection with the person who said it, and other time’s it gives encouragement and meaning to their sacrifices. 

Veterans Week 2018

On November 9th, retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Peggy Combs 85′, the highest ranking female military officer to graduate from Syracuse University, gave the ceremony keynote for SU’s Veterans Day Services. In 1085 she was commissioned into the U.S. Army in Hendricks Chapel and her wish was to retire in the same location.