3.12.26

Government Killed Her First Business, Then Became Her Biggest Customer

Stephannie Addo had a problem. Going back to work meant paying for childcare for her young son, which would cost the entire paycheck. Her solution? She spent seven years building a childcare business in the Bronx that would become Scholars of the Fut... Read More ▶

2.18.26

The Gumbo Was Perfect. The Business Wasn’t. The Question That Changed Everything

After leaving a 20-year corporate career, Dr. Wakeena Dickens thought great food would be enough. One question from V-WISE changed her trajectory — and her market.... Read More ▶

1.23.26

Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight: Nicole J. Wallace

Nicole Wallace was sitting in her living room when the news broke. Schools were closing because of COVID-19. It was March 2020, and she had just made the decision to finally launch her own counseling practice.... Read More ▶

1.06.26

Veteran Spotlight: Joshua Tucker

Joshua Tucker had spent nearly 15 years in the Coast Guard, building toward retirement. He was an officer on track for a solid military career and comfortable retirement. Then, a chemical exposure degraded the vision in his left eye enough to force m... Read More ▶

10.15.25

IVMF Alumni Win Big At Walmart Open Call

Of IVMF’s 11 participants attending Walmart's Open Call, 7 received golden tickets, signifying their status as Walmart suppliers for its stores nationwide. That’s a 64% success rate, crushing the odds.... Read More ▶

2.24.25

Micron and Syracuse University Celebrate First 90 Participants to Achieve Semiconductor Certification Through Onward to Opportunity

Micron and the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University today announced that 90 transitioning servicemembers, veterans and military spouses have achieved a certificate of completion in semiconductors thro... Read More ▶

7.11.24

IVMF Launches Innovative Support for Veteran Entrepreneurs in Rural Areas

Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families has launched an innovative initiative aimed at tackling the barriers to access for veteran business owners located in rural areas away from cities and urban development.... Read More ▶

3.19.24

College of Professional Studies Meets the Needs of Military-Connected Students

College of Professional Studies (CPS) was integral to Syracuse University being named among the top private schools for online bachelor’s degree programs for veterans, and that same commitment to military-connected students extends to graduates of... Read More ▶

3.12.24

Two IVMF Team Members’ Military Research Project Receives MetLife-Foundation Grant

The Lender Center for Social Justice has awarded nine grants for new faculty research projects that study issues contributing to or helping alleviate the racial wealth gap in the United States.... Read More ▶

1.10.24

D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families Announces Acquisition of Bunker Labs.

Today, January 10th, Syracuse University’s D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) announced the acquisition of Bunker Labs, an established and respected non-profit organization dedicated to serving veteran and military-spouse... Read More ▶