Tag: Veterans
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 »
United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs delivers speech at Maxwell School
McDonald’s presentation "Transforming the Veteran Experience: Values Based Leadership,” was largely geared towards students of the master of public affairs program in the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Read More »
Syracuse University's relationship with veterans, explained
SU has maintained its commitment to service members, veterans and their families for decades, funneling millions of dollars into resources for these groups. Read More »
Chancellor Kent Syverud’s Fast Forward Syracuse initiative, explained
When Kent Syverud become chancellor of Syracuse University, he started Fast Forward Syracuse. Here is an explanation of the initiative and what it means for the university. 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 »
Orland: Medical marijuana research would increase treatment accessibility, break down stigma
Liberal columnist Joanna Orland discusses the nuances of the stigma associated with medical marijuana on a federal level and calls for increased research to give medical cannabis the backing it needs to aid veterans. Read More »
How in 5 years, Syracuse University and JPMorgan Chase have worked to transform veterans affairs
Five years after JPMorgan Chase helped get the IVMF at Syracuse University started, the company is continuing to deepen its support for the institute. Read More »
O'Connor: SU-sponsored veteran resources are integral to a more supportive culture
Conservative columnist Kyle O’Connor breaks down the importance of measures like SU’s recently announced Center of Excellence for Veteran Entrepreneurship in the grand scheme of supporting the well-being of those who have served the United States. Read More »
JPMorgan Chase gives $13.8 million to support Syracuse University's IVMF
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has announced a renewed $13.8 million commitment through 2020 to support the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University. Read More »
Participants reflect on benefits of entrepreneurship competition for veterans with disabilities
Participants in the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities reflect on the benefits the competition had on their individual businesses. Read More »
Whitman ranked No. 5 best graduate business school for veterans
Whitman's ranking can be attributed to it's strong online MBA program, MBA@Syracuse. Read More »
Trauma research program accepts applicants for Summer 2016
Veteran and non-veteran undergraduate researchers can apply to participate in a month-long program to study posttraumatic stress symptoms. Read More »
Record number of veterans receive free legal services during Valor Day
34 veterans attended Valor Day — a 36 percent increase from last semester — to receive free legal services. 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 participates in summer program to help veterans transition to college
SU will host veterans for weeklong programs over the summer to help them transition from the military into life at a four-year college as part of the Warrior-Scholar Project. 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 »
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 »
Students contribute to study on veterans’ post-war trauma
Undergraduate students around the country are helping SU faculty complete a survey that will measure how veterans deal with trauma. Read More »
Study shows high levels of uncertainty among military families
A new survey by Blue Star Families and Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families found that military families face uncertainty, especially about pay and benefits. Read More »