Syracuse University alumnus encourages university community to give back
As a part of Syracuse University's Philanthropy Week, SU alumnus Jim Carrick spoke to members of the university community about the importance of giving back. Read more »
IVMF
Provost-designate Michele Wheatly plans for future of Syracuse University
Michele Wheatly was approved by the Syracuse University Board of Trustees on Friday to be the university's vice chancellor and provost-designate. Wheatly will play a key role in many of SU's initiatives. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Veteran-Focused Medical School
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 »
Veteran-Focused Medical School
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 »
School receives grant to increase support services for veterans
The Falcone Center for Entrepreneurship in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management has been awarded a $330,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration to support more services for veterans. Read more »
IVMF receives $7 million grant, will be used to benefit veterans' small businesses
The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University has received a grant for $7 million dollars, which it will use to open a center of excellence for veterans’ small businesses. Read more »
SU continues to improve services, become leader in veterans affairs
SU has been a leader in veterans affairs since World War II and Chancellor Kent Syverud has recently called for an initiative to make SU the best school in the country for veterans. Read more »
Institute for Veterans and Military Families
Syverud appoints Vice Chancellor for Veterans and Military Affairs
Michael Haynie, co-founder and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, has been named Vice Chancellor for Veterans and… Read more »
Advancement and external affairs
Chancellor releases memo detailing changes to university
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud announced a series of new initiatives and leadership changes Monday morning in a memorandum that was included in a schoolwide… Read more »
SU spends $60,000 in lobbying in first quarter of 2014, focuses on science, veterans
Syracuse University reported $60,000 in total lobbying activity for the first quarter of 2014, down from $70,000 in the fourth quarter of 2013, according to… Read more »
