4.22.24

Watching the Emotional ‘Bluey’ Episode ‘The Sign’ as a Military Parent


As the spouse of a U.S. military service member and a mom who loves a military kid, I can relate hard to the anguish and ambivalence about moving children (and ourselves) away from a lovely place we've called home.... Read More ▶

4.18.24

Veteran’s Perspective: Choosing the Right Career Training for Veterans and Military Graduates


Whether you're transitioning from active service or about to graduate and enter the civilian workforce, selecting the right career training program is crucial. The journey from military to civilian life or from military education to industry-specific... Read More ▶

4.17.24

In Case You Missed it – The 6th Annual Veteran EDGE


Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) held our sixth annual Veteran EDGE conference in Dallas, Texas late March (20-22). There were a record 470 attendees present for three days packed with programmin... Read More ▶

4.10.24

IVMF COO Maureen Casey Receives Prestigious Chancellor’s Citation for Excellence Award


Maureen Casey has received the award for Outstanding Contributions to the Student Experience and University Initiatives which acknowledges faculty and staff who, through their work, enhance the undergraduate experience for students or make invaluable... 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 ▶

3.13.24

2023 Military Family Lifestyle Survey Released


Since 2014, the IVMF has proudly partnered with Blue Star Families to conduct the annual MFLS. This year, the IVMF finding in the MFLS explores the military-to-civilian transition process more deeply, enhancing our understanding of its impact... Read More ▶

3.13.24

IVMF Proud To Welcome First MSCAP Fellow


Through Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot program, military spouse Katrina Epperly will be joining the Enrollment team at the IVMF to support the military-community as they explore the variety of programs offered by the Insti... 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 ▶

3.11.24

IVMF Proudly Welcomes Maria McConville as Senior Advisor


Maria McConville has joined Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families as a senior advisor. McConville, MS, RD, U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur and military spouse of the 40th U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Retired Genera... Read More ▶

2.14.24

Marine Veterans Find Love at IVMF


While Marine veterans Michael and Colleen Drum didn’t meet in the military, their shared experience of being Marines meant they had a lot in common already when they met while working for the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Familie... Read More ▶