Tag: Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Veterans organizations from Syracuse University and Le Moyne College partner to host food drive
Syracuse University's Student Veterans Organization and Le Moyne College's Student Veterans Association came together on Nov. 30 to host a food drive to support local veterans. The food drive will last until Jan. 15. Read More »
IVMF releases report using previously unknown data about veterans
In a report titled "Missing Perspectives" released by the IVMF provides insight into the "lived experiences" of post-9/11 veterans. Read More »
Syracuse University participates in national campaign to help transitioning veterans
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recently paired with Walmart and several other organizations in the launch of the 18-month "Greenlight A Vet" campaign. Read More »
Syracuse among U.S. cities to end veteran homelessness
The city of Syracuse has successfully eradicated veteran homelessness in accordance with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' End Veteran Homelessness Initiative. Read More »
IVMF at Syracuse University launches program to help veterans start businesses
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University recently launched a program that will help veterans start their own businesses. Read More »
Years of service
Syracuse University has been a leader in veterans affairs since the World War II era, when then-Chancellor William Tolley created a uniform admissions program that led to 9,464 veterans joining the student body. Read More »
Syracuse listed as 7th-best metro area for veterans pursuing higher ed
Syracuse has been ranked the No. 7 metro area in the U.S. for veterans pursuing higher education opportunities. Read More »
Syracuse University should strongly consider creation of National Veterans Resource Complex
The Daily Orange Editorial Board suggests that Syracuse University should pursue the creation of a national resource complex for veterans. Read More »
SU proposes creation of National Veterans Resource Complex, would serve as hub for veterans services
As part of the effort to increase veterans services at SU and across the U.S., the university is proposing the creation of a new veterans resource complex. Read More »
SU honors alumnus with plaque commemorating receipt of Medal of Honor
Syracuse University honored the late Sgt. William Shemin on Friday with a plaque commemorating him as the first SU alumnus to receive the Medal of Honor. Read More »
SU explores idea of opening a tuition-free, veteran-focused medical school
Syracuse University faculty and administrators are discussing the possibility of opening a tuition free, veteran-focused medical school. Those who graduate would have to care for veterans in VA hospitals across the nation. Read More »
Proposed medical school has potential to make Syracuse University a leader in veterans' affairs
The Daily Orange Editorial Board discusses the proposal to build a veteran-focused medical school at Syracuse University. Read More »
SU announces faculty committee to explore veteran-focused medical school
SU announced a new committee will look into the possibility of creating a veteran-focused medical school. The committee will have 21 faculty members. Read More »