8.28.20

IVMF is proud to support communities as a “boots on the ground” partner

There is a military phrase that has made its way into the common vernacular called “boots on the ground.” To us, this signifies a direct involvement approach to problem-solving that involves careful listening to providers and people, in order to... Read More ▶

8.27.20

Announcing Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) as the new PAServes-Greater Pittsburgh Coordination Center

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is excited to announce Veterans Leadership Program (VLP) as the new PAServes-Greater Pittsburgh Coordination Center. Charged with managing and sustaining community-based care for the military-c... Read More ▶

8.25.20

IVMF Receives $1.3M From USAA To Assist Servicemembers, Veterans and their Families Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

As part of a historic commitment by USAA’s Military Family Relief Initiative, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) received $1.3 million to assist military and their families during these challenging economic ... Read More ▶

8.25.20

New Recommendations to Reduce Veteran Suicide and Transition Modern Warriors Back Into Civilian Society

The hero's journey is not a new concept but often thought of in works of fiction and rarely do people consider it in modern terms. However, an article recently published by a group of authors who consist of post-9/11 veterans, including Nicholas Arms... Read More ▶

8.18.20

Alange Castelly: Transportation Operations Manager at the United States Air Force Academy

Not knowing when the right time is to focus on your transition instead of your military obligations is one of the many struggles for many transitioning service members. One of the requirements of the Onward to Opportunity program is a document that r... Read More ▶

8.17.20

Vice Chancellor Dr. Michael Haynie Testifies Before New York State Legislature on COVID-19 Implications for Veterans

J. Michael Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), testified before the New York State Legislature on Friday, Aug. 14, during a hearing on t... Read More ▶

8.14.20

Understanding New York State Veteran Needs During COVID-19

On August 14th, 2020, Dr. J. Michael Haynie, Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University, spoke before the New York State Joint Public Hearing to discuss the New York State veteran needs d... Read More ▶

8.03.20

IVMF Named a 2020 Wounded Warrior Project Partner

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has announced its investments and partnerships with military service organizations for 2020; included is Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF.) The generous $475,000 grant will su... Read More ▶

7.30.20

Support Veteran-Owned Business on National Holidays – August 2020

International Beer Day - August 7th Anything But Beer, LLC  (Alumni)  Buster's Beer and Bait FOB Brewing Company Hoppin' Grapes Wine and Beer Bar St. Michael's Brewing Company Wolf Branch Brewing, LLC Purple Hea... Read More ▶

7.23.20

Why Veteran and Military Spouse Entrepreneurs are Critical to the US economy

Misty Stutsman Fox, IVMF's Director of the Entrepreneurship and Small Business portfolio discussed with Fox News why it is crucial to the US economy to empower veterans now more than ever. You can catch the short clip below. Watch the latest video... Read More ▶