11.06.19

Veteran Small Business Week 2019


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

10.17.19

Nick Armstrong, Senior Director of Research and Evaluation for IVMF, Testified Before The New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Veterans’ Affairs


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 ▶

9.23.19

Military Makeover to Feature IVMF Graduates Matt Butler and Kathryn Thomas


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 ▶

9.18.19

SoldierStrong Donates Its First StrongMind Virtual Reality System to Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center


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 ▶

9.17.19

SBA Awards $100,000 to Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families to Offer Additional Entrepreneurship Training to Service-Disabled Veterans


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 announcem... Read More ▶

9.12.19

Women Face Extra Challenges Compared to Men When Transitioning from the Military to Civilian Life


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 ▶

9.11.19

IVMF Employees Reflect on 9/11


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 Cente... Read More ▶

9.11.19

9/11: Remembering the Pentagon Attacks


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 ann... Read More ▶

9.05.19

Hurricane Dorian


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 ▶

8.14.19

10 Tips for Veterans and Servicemembers in Transition


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 ▶