IVMF News

January 16, 2019

Schultz Family Foundation Strengthens Support of Veteran Employment through Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families

Today, the Schultz Family Foundation announced a $7.5 million investment to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University to advance the Onward to Opportunity (O2O) pr...

Onward to Opportunity – Honoring the Service of Our Veterans, Bolstering America’s Competitive Spirit

Onward to Opportunity is personal for both of us. Howard’s father served in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II. This was a time when all of America was engaged in the cause of the nat...

January 11, 2019

IVMF Founder Michael Haynie Named University Professor

J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and the Barnes Professor of Entrepreneurship, has been named a University Professor by Vice Chancellor and Provost Michele W...

January 7, 2019

Syracuse University Sends Two Veterans to the Camping World Bowl

In addition to the donated tickets, Syracuse Athletics, the OVMA and IVMF also hosted a special “Cuse for Troops” contest encouraging veterans to share their Orange pride on Twitter for a chance t...

NCServes Linking Service Members to Resources

Specifically, NCServes -- Coastal helped reduce the homeless veteran problem and achieve one of the lowest rates of veteran suicide in the Southeast.

January 2, 2019

Beyond The Uniform Podcast: Maureen Casey Interview

IVMF’s very own Chief Operating Officer, Maureen Casey, spoke with Justin Nassiri on Beyond The Uniform about one of the most relevant military-related topics of today: the best way for a milita...

December 20, 2018

Borne The Battle Interview with IVMF’s Senior Director for Research and Policy Nick Armstrong

IVMF's Senior Director for Research and Policy, Nick Armstrong, spoke with Timothy Lawson on Borne The Battle podcast about his military history, the IVMF, and some essential information for veterans...

December 12, 2018

Voluntary Military Service Creates and Accelerates Career Pathways for Life After the Service

Statement of Dr. J. Michael Haynie Vice Chancellor, Syracuse University Executive Director & Founder, Institute for Veterans & Military Families Syracuse, NY Before the  New York State Assembly Stan...

December 11, 2018

Support Veterans & Military Spouses with Holiday Shopping!

It’s the happiest and most wonderful time of year. You know what that means, time to get shopping! Below are businesses owned by IVMF alumni, so you can come up with some gift ideas and support vete...

December 7, 2018

99-Year-Old WWII Veteran Stan Stanley Tells His Story

The IVMF was extremely lucky to host 99-year-old WWII veteran Stan Stanley and hear his story of service. TSgt Stanley was part of the 389th Bombardment Group, Eighth Air Force, assigned to a B-24 an...