9.24.21

Key Win for CNY with Katko-Authored Onward to Opportunity Act

U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-2) today announced nine measures he authored and critical funding levels for local manufacturers and workers were included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. This bipartisan legislation, wh... Read More ▶

9.21.21

Harnessing the Power of New Mexico’s Communities: The Case for State-wide Coordinated Care

For the last decade, the IVMF has dedicated its mission to supporting those who have served in our nation’s defense. Through innovative programs and actionable research, we’ve learned much about the asset this population represents to our communi... Read More ▶

9.14.21

Syracuse University to Award Honorary Degree to Daniel A. D’Aniello

Daniel A. D’Aniello, a global business icon and leading philanthropist, will be recognized with honorary degrees during Commencement 2020, being celebrated on Sept. 19, 2021.... Read More ▶

9.13.21

IVMF’s COO and Former NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Maureen Casey, Reflects on The 9/11 20th Anniversary

Casey served as the Deputy Commissioner with the New York City Police Department during the 9/11 attacks and participated in the City’s response and recovery efforts on that day and during the days, weeks, and months that followed.... Read More ▶

9.06.21

IVMF’s COO Maureen Casey Reflects on Her Personal Experience at Ground Zero for the September 11th 20th Anniversary

We said never forget – but have we?  While I think we have not forgotten those who were killed – they live on through their families and friends, and their names are forever etched in stone around the memorial pools at the 9/11 Memorial, I do th... Read More ▶

8.31.21

Grace Swinnerton Appointed New Visiting Librarian for Digital Library Program and Institute of Veteran and Military Families

Grace “Gigi” Swinnerton was recently appointed as Syracuse University Libraries’ new visiting librarian for the Digital Library Program and Institute of Veteran and Military Families (IVMF).... Read More ▶

8.26.21

Army Veterans Come Together Over Their Passion for BBQ

Chuck’s journey with J. Lee’s Gourmet BBQ Sauce began in 2018 when he met James Lee III during a visit to Biloxi, MS and tried his BBQ sauce at a social gathering. Following a long conversation, it was evident the soldiers shared the same outlook... Read More ▶

8.18.21

Many Military Veterans Feeling range of Emotions Over Afghanistan

Dr. Nick Armstrong the Managing Director of Research and Data at the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) spoke with Dave Allen on his podcast to discuss the feelings many veterans and family members are feeling about Afghanistan. Dave... Read More ▶

8.05.21

Fort Drum Soldier Discovers Career Opportunity From Partnership with FDRHPO and Syracuse University

Like many soldiers who are leaving the military, U.S. Army Specialist Luke McKean had an idea of what he wanted to do when he transitioned to civilian life but wasn’t exactly sure how to go about it.... Read More ▶

7.30.21

Reflections on Veteran Entrepreneurship From One of IVMF’s First Employees Mirza Tihic

Mirza Tihic was a member of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families from the beginning. However, his path to Central New York began in 1992 after leaving Bosnia for Croatia and later Germany. He said he was fortunate to escape when he did, b... Read More ▶