This fall, Syracuse University’s total military-connected enrollment increased 14% from 1,206 to 1,375, including 96 new veteran and military-connected students. This class marks the highest student veteran enrollment in the post-9/11 era and raises the total veteran and military-connected enrollment to its highest mark in five years.
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Syracuse Student Veterans Travel to New York City for Alumni and Employment Immersion
Syracuse University student veterans recently participated in a two-day career exploration trip to New York City, arranged by the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Veteran Career Services team.
Hometown Hero: Elton Fairbank
Elton Fairbank was born in Jamestown, New York and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1944 as a Seaman First Class, Gunner’s Mate Striker. Elton’s father served in World War I, and his four brothers also served in the Armed Forces.
Military-Connected Students of The Month: Tristan Carson and Zach Watson
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.
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.