Inspired by programming offered by the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University, U.S. Rep. John Katko (NY-24) today introduced the Onward to Opportunity Act. This bipartisan bill aims to help military families make a... Read More ▶

After graduating college in 2013, Alaina Meyer wanted to capitalize on her interest in information technology. Growing up a military child, she took a leap of faith and founded scDataCom in the Savannah area. Her mother, Kathleen Ford, joined her as ... Read More ▶

These veteran and military family caregivers, along with millions of civilian caregivers, hold up America’s fractured and outdated long-term care system. But, they often face intensified challenges—including worse health outcomes, greater strains... Read More ▶

During the last week in July, a time when most college campuses are largely empty in between semesters, Syracuse University’s National Veterans Resource Center will be bustling with activity. Two programs that align with Syracuse University’s his... Read More ▶

The IVMF and Modern Military Association of America discuss the historical and present challenges faced by LGBTQ+ veterans and their families from "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and how we can support them. Watch the discussion below. ... Read More ▶

The Chocolate Pizza Company has been owned and operated by Ryan Novak since he was 21 years old and a full-time student majoring in entrepreneurship and emerging enterprises at Syracuse University’s Martin J. Whitman School of Management.... Read More ▶

Walmart launched a site to help veterans and military spouses, whether early career, mid-career, or experienced professionals, “Find-a-Future” and achieve their goals. Walmart associates and non-associates can register for free on the platform, u... Read More ▶

On 6/27/21 Dr. Michael Haynie wrote an opinion piece for The Hill discussing the toll on veterans' mental health fighting in wars. You can read an excerpt below.  ... Read More ▶

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University is a proud partner of Project Enlist. Project Enlist is serving as a catalyst for research on military veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic traumatic enceph... Read More ▶

We use this information to provide insights to those interested in understanding the military-affiliated entrepreneurship community, and to equip military-affiliated entrepreneurs for success. The results from this survey inform the public, private, ... Read More ▶