D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families

College of Professional Studies Helps Meet the Needs of Military-Connected Students

When it comes to providing impactful educational opportunities for service members, veterans and military family members, Syracuse University consistently ranks among the top schools in
Charlie Poag March 21, 2024

NVRC Gallery Exhibition Provides Graduate Students With Curatorial Experience

A new exhibition co-curated by three museum studies graduate students represents multiple collaborations across the University. It connects current students and alumni; pairs the College
Diane Stirling March 19, 2024
NVRC Gallery Exhibition Provides Graduate Students With Curatorial Experience

Veteran Eric Watson’s ’91 Journey From Marine Corps Aviator to Information Technology Manager

Eric Watson ’91 wasn’t envisioning himself as a U.S. Marine Corps aviator when he first came to Syracuse University. The Washington D.C., native originally intended
Charlie Poag Feb. 27, 2024
Veteran Eric Watson’s ’91 Journey From Marine Corps Aviator to Information Technology Manager

Generosity of Soldiers Inspired Benetta Dousuah G’25 to Enlist in the Army

U.S. Army veteran Benetta Dousuah G’25, currently a graduate student in the Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics, vividly recalls her family's escape from
Charlie Poag Feb. 26, 2024
Generosity of Soldiers Inspired Benetta Dousuah G’25 to Enlist in the Army

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Two Years Later

Feb. 24, 2022, marked a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s history as Russia launched a full-scale invasion. Since then, members of the University faculty and staff
Vanessa Marquette Feb. 21, 2024
Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Two Years Later

Valentine’s Day Stories From the Military-Connected Community

Building a long-lasting and meaningful relationship, especially a romantic one, takes a lot of time and effort. Even more so when trying to maintain a
Charlie Poag Feb. 13, 2024
Valentine’s Day Stories From the Military-Connected Community

Music City Welcomes 16th Annual Conference for Student Veterans

Before the start of the spring semester, members of Syracuse University's military-connected community, including students, faculty and staff, journeyed to Tennessee for the 16th Annual
Charlie Poag Jan. 18, 2024
Music City Welcomes 16th Annual Conference for Student Veterans

New Research on Veterans With Less Than Honorable Discharges

More than one in seven veterans discharged between 2002 and 2013 received a less than “Honorable” discharge, according to new research out of Syracuse University.
Vanessa Marquette Nov. 29, 2023

Featured Media Coverage – Week of Nov. 6

Syracuse University thought leaders, events and research news were showcased in the following news outlets this month: Gretchen Purser, associate professor of sociology in the
Daryl Lovell Nov. 15, 2023
Featured Media Coverage – Week of Nov. 6

IVMF Receives $3M Grant to Empower Rural Veteran-Owned Businesses

In a recent announcement at the White House, Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated the University's D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) as one
Charlie Poag Oct. 4, 2023
IVMF Receives $3M Grant to Empower Rural Veteran-Owned Businesses

University Musicians, West Point Band to Perform Together This Weekend As Part of Events Around Military Appreciation Day

The spirit of the Orange will unite with the precision of the United States Army’s oldest active-duty band, the West Point Band, for several events
Peyton Sept. 22, 2023
University Musicians, West Point Band to Perform Together This Weekend As Part of Events Around Military Appreciation Day

Faculty Lead Partnerships to Support Ukrainian Veterans, Strengthen European and U.S. Security

Since the 2022 Russian invasion, Ukraine’s veteran population has increased from roughly 500,000 to over 1.2 million and counting, yet the country’s ability to support
Jessica Youngman Sept. 19, 2023
Faculty Lead Partnerships to Support Ukrainian Veterans, Strengthen European and U.S. Security

Meet 2023 Tillman Scholar Luis ‘Lu’ Weierbach L’24

The ambition to make the world a better place is a common characteristic among Tillman Scholars. Some aim to have far-reaching global impact while others
Charlie Poag Aug. 30, 2023
Meet 2023 Tillman Scholar Luis ‘Lu’ Weierbach L’24

College of Law’s Legal Clinic Receives Veterans Affairs Grant for Services for Homeless Veterans

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded a Legal Services for Homeless Veterans and Veterans-At-Risk for Homelessness Grant to the College of Law’s
Robert Conrad Aug. 24, 2023
College of Law’s Legal Clinic Receives Veterans Affairs Grant for Services for Homeless Veterans

Veterans Learn Cutting-Edge Training in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management

The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recently celebrated the addition of 25 new graduates from the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans
Charlie Poag Aug. 1, 2023
Veterans Learn Cutting-Edge Training in Entrepreneurship, Small Business Management

Military-Connected Women at Syracuse Reflect on 75 Years of Women in the Military

On June 12, 1948, President Harry S. Truman signed the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act into law, officially allowing women to serve as full, permanent
Charlie Poag June 14, 2023
Military-Connected Women at Syracuse Reflect on 75 Years of Women in the Military

U.S. Flag Retirement Station Established at National Veterans Resource Center

To commemorate the adoption of the stars and stripes on June 14, 1777, by the Second Continental Congress, Americans proudly celebrate Flag Day, June 14,
Peyton June 14, 2023
U.S. Flag Retirement Station Established at National Veterans Resource Center

2 Syracuse University Employees Selected for Prestigious Veteran Leadership Program

Two staff members from Syracuse University’s military-connected community have been selected as scholars for the 2023 Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program (VLP). Quiana Abner and Jennifer
Charlie Poag June 12, 2023
2 Syracuse University Employees Selected for Prestigious Veteran Leadership Program