8.16.22

5 Things We’ve Learned About Grant Writing While Serving Our Military-Connected Communities

Recently, the Texas Community of Practice gathered in the Rio Grande Valley for a workshop on grant writing.  Arlene Siller, Ph. D., Founder and CEO of Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions, LLC walked the in-person and virtual group through a grant... Read More ▶

8.16.22

SyracuseServes Joins Back to School Festival with Clear Path!

Last Saturday, SyracuseServes joined Clear Path For Veterans as its second Back to School Festival. The event was open to all veteran, military, and first responder families. Guests were able to enjoy remarkable scenery at Clear Path's venue while al... Read More ▶

8.12.22

Building Relationships and Partnerships Through the VET100 with Jackie Lopez

This year Lopez was selected for the third year in a row to be a part of the VET100, which includes 100 veteran-owned businesses that are acknowledged for the growing culture and success of veteran entrepreneurs by Inc. 5000 magazine.... Read More ▶

8.05.22

Veteran Entrepreneur Spotlight: Shauntae E. Lewis

Armed with new tools and confidence, Shauntae was able to quit her day job a little over halfway into the program. She has a laser focus on who her customers are and knows exactly how to attract their business.... Read More ▶

8.04.22

Cowboy Cricket Farms: If at First You Don’t Succeed

During his time with Bunker Labs, Cowboy Cricket Farms continued to boom, and it really seemed like the sky was the limit. His crickets were shipping to 32 different countries, and growing business within the United States as well. Everything was goi... Read More ▶

8.02.22

TXServes-RGV Celebrates Three Years as an AmericaServes Network: Positively Impacting Thousands in the Texas Military Community

Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) has been working alongside Tropical Texas Behavioral Health (TTBH) to connect veterans, service members, and their families in the Rio Grande Valley to services direc... Read More ▶

7.18.22

Mental Health: Treat, Teach, Thrive Webinar Attracts Hundreds of Viewers from Around the Country

The D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University hosts a monthly webinar series designed to bring the most up to date research, resources, and experts to our audience on a wide variety of topics addressing transitio... Read More ▶

7.13.22

USAA 100th Anniversary Pitch Competition: Seattle

Eight companies will compete for $15,000 in regional prize money. Seattle’s winner reserves a spot on stage in San Antonio to compete for the grand prize of $100,000 dollars, continuing USAA’s 100th Anniversary Pitch Competition. ... Read More ▶

7.11.22

USAFA Cadets Kamryn Olkowski and Mayra Quintana Look Back on Their Summer With the IVMF

The D’Aniello Institute for Veteran and Military Families (IVMF) had the unique opportunity to gain two United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) cadets to assist in programs and research. Cadets Kamryn Olkowski and Mayra Quintana joined the IVMF thr... Read More ▶

7.06.22

On the Road to San Antonio: USAA 100th Anniversary Pitch Competition Recap

As many as 36 startups will compete in a series of regional pitch competitions held throughout 2022, culminating with the final event in San Antonio in November. The winner from each regional event will be invited to pitch at the finals alongside fou... Read More ▶