Like many potential applicants, Zach Watson ’20 and Tristan Carson ’20 both came from small towns, Watson from Constantia, New York and Carson from Fortuna, California. They both enlisted in the Marine Corps soon after graduating from high school, and both would eventually be awarded an opportunity to study abroad using the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship while attending Syracuse University as student veterans.
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Celebrating the Life of Don Waful ’37 G’39
We were saddened to hear of Don Waful’s passing on Thursday, September 12, 2019. Waful has been a season ticket holder for Syracuse University football since 1945 and has only missed three games.
Student Veterans Prepare for Success at Annual Warrior-Scholar Project
Last week, for the fifth year in a row, Syracuse University hosted the esteemed Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), a no-cost academic boot camp for first-year student veterans.
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.
Need-to-Know Facts on the GI Bill
Since its inception, the GI Bill has provided more than just educational benefits to veterans and their families. Originally meant to help WWII veterans returning from war, the GI Bill has also provided low-interest housing loans, medical benefits, and rehabilitation programs.
Dan Egert: ROTC Cadet Aims for Space
While serving in the Air Force at Patrick Air Force Base (AFB), Dan Egert watched the shuttle launches from his window at work. In July 2011, he drove several hours from Mississippi to watch the final shuttle launch in person. Although he never dreamed of becoming an astronaut, space, and particularly rockets, always captured his attention. “It was always there,” he says.
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.
Military-Connected Student of the Month: George Canino
Like many, George Canino’s path to service began with his family. His father, a retired member of the U.S. Air Force, sparked his interest in the military at a young age.