Stories of Success Syracuse University’s IVMF is proud to support veteran small businesses through its ARSENAL of eight entrepreneurship and small business programs and three resource hubs. In the spirit of Veteran Small Business Week, read severa... Read More ▶

The following is the testimony: Chairwoman Barrett, Chairwoman Hunter, Chairman Thiele, Chairman Braunstein and members of the committees: Thank you for the opportunity to address you today on the topic of veteran services in New York State.The Inst... Read More ▶

Two Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families graduates will be featured on Lifetime's show Military Makeover on September 25th and October 2nd!... Read More ▶

A unique arrangement between Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center and two national nonprofits has resulted in the donation today of a groundbreaking virtual reality system to treat veterans experiencing post-traumatic str... Read More ▶

The  U.S. Small Business Administration announced $100,000 in grant funding to Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families to develop additional programs that support service-disabled military veterans. The funding announcement represents exactly one-third of the total $300,000 in funding distributed nationally to organizations offering entrepreneurship training to service-disabled vets.... Read More ▶

Maureen Casey, COO for The Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University was invited onto Veteran Radio to talk about the specific challenges facing female veterans transitioning from active service into civilian careers. ... Read More ▶

Almost two decades later and September 11th still feels like just yesterday to most Americans. Maureen Casey, IVMF chief operating officer, was in New York City on that day. When the first plane crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center on the morning of September 11, 2001, Maureen Casey felt the impact. The windows behind her desk had a clear view of the towers. A former Deputy Commissioner for the NYPD, Casey was immediately ordered to set up a plan for evacuations. Along with so many other first responders – she drove toward the towers as thousands of people were trying to escape.... Read More ▶

This article was originally published in 2017 but we think this story continues to remain relevant as we will never forget.  By Beth Kubala, Army veteran and IVMF Senior Director of Programs & Services Today our country observes the 16th annive... Read More ▶

To our partners and clients, AmericaServes will continue to support our veterans, service members and their families throughout Hurricane Dorian and during recovery. For emergency services in North Carolina, call 1-800-985-5990 or visit readyNC... Read More ▶

The success and failure of 3,000 Onward To Opportunity veterans were captured to help the next cohort of transitioning servicemembers succeed. These practical tips capture what they learned and what “they wish they knew”. 1. Start early Even wh... Read More ▶