Tag: veterans and military affairs
How SU Athletics has embraced the university’s quest to be the No. 1 school for veterans
Syracuse University hopes to one day become the No. 1 place for veterans. The SU Athletics department has become a marketing tool in that quest as the most public aspect of the university. Read More »
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announces new members of Campus Framework Advisory Group
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud has announced the appointment of eight new members to the Campus Framework Advisory Group as the planning moves on to its next phase. Read More »
Syracuse University alumni attend 2nd Campus Framework open forum
About 30 Syracuse University alumni attended an open forum on the Campus Framework during the university's Homecoming Weekend. Read More »
Vice Chancellor Michele Wheatly declines to explain Whitman dean situation
Syracuse University Provost and Vice Chancellor Michele Wheatly declined to go into detail about the removal of Kenneth Kavajecz as dean of the Martin J. Whitman School dean in a meeting with the Whitman community on Friday. Read More »
How Syracuse University has improved the student veteran experience under Kent Syverud
SU Chancellor Kent Syverud said he would argue that Syracuse University is the best place for veterans. Read More »
Veterans compete in entrepreneurship competition at Syracuse University
Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families hosted the third annual Business Plan Competition for veteran entrepreneurs. Read More »
National Veterans Resource Complex Committee members discuss design competition
The National Veterans Resource Complex Selection Committee recently selected three finalist firms to design the complex. Officials revealed more details about how those selections were made. Read More »
SU to take next step in veterans complex initiative as CNY wins state funding
Central New York was on the receiving end of an announcement that gives the region $500 million in funding from the state. Part of that funding will help SU create the National Veterans Resource Complex. 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 »
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 »
Syracuse University student veteran creates app to help fellow veterans
A student veteran at Syracuse University got the idea to create an app for other veterans on campus when he realized many did not know about the resources available to them at the university. Read More »
Veterans to be honored in university-sponsored events
Syracuse University will hold several Veterans Day events on Wednesday to honor those who have served. Read More »
Prisoner of war
SU alumnus Don Waful was a prisoner of war during World War II and then went on to work in insurance. Read More »
11 faculty responses to the veteran-focused medical school survey
Here are some faculty responses included in the faculty advisory committee’s report to Chancellor Kent Syverud, which was obtained by The D.O. Read More »
Committee’s report urges caution in decision on veteran-focused medical school at SU
The Daily Orange has obtained a copy of a report given to Chancellor Kent Syverud regarding the idea of establishing a veteran-focused medical school. Read More »
Veteran-focused medical school at SU would provide economic boost, report says
A report obtained by The Daily Orange says that if a veteran-focused medical school were to be created at SU, it would provide an economic boost to the region. Read More »
Summer news roundup: Top stories from summer break
Over the summer, Syracuse University announced many administrative changes and made national news for settling a defamation case and being ranked as the No. 5 party school in the U.S. Read More »
SU explores veteran-focused medical school
SU is exploring the idea of a veteran-focused medical school. The idea is in the exploratory phase, but is in alignment with goals from SU, state and national leaders. Read More »
Syracuse University alumnus awarded Medal of Honor at White House ceremony
Sgt. William Shemin, a 1924 SU alumnus, became the first SU alumnus to be awarded the Medal of Honor, doing so at a White House ceremony on Tuesday. Read More »
Syracuse University alumnus to be awarded Medal of Honor
A Syracuse University alumnus is set to be awarded the prestigious Medal of Honor on June 2 at the White House. Read More »