3.12.24

Two IVMF Team Members’ Military Research Project Receives MetLife-Foundation Grant


The Lender Center for Social Justice has awarded nine grants for new faculty research projects that study issues contributing to or helping alleviate the racial wealth gap in the United States.... Read More ▶

3.11.24

IVMF Proudly Welcomes Maria McConville as Senior Advisor


Maria McConville has joined Syracuse University's D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families as a senior advisor. McConville, MS, RD, U.S. Army veteran, entrepreneur and military spouse of the 40th U.S. Army Chief of Staff, Retired Genera... Read More ▶

3.01.24

Welcome Veterans In Residence 24A Cohort


Bunker Labs is proud to welcome our first cohort of Veterans in Residence since joining Syracuse University’s D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF). These 110 entrepreneurs will spend the next 10 weeks going from ideation ... Read More ▶

3.01.24

Rostker Dissertation Research Fund Application Deadline Extended


We have extended the deadline to June 30th, 2024 for applications for the 2024 Bernard D. and Louis C. Rostker IVMF Dissertation fund. This fund supports doctoral candidates at Syracuse University conducting research related to veterans or military ... Read More ▶

2.29.24

Navigating the Next Phase: Bryan’s Transition from the Navy to Civilian Life with IVMF’s Onward to Opportunity (O2O)


Bryan Silva's narrative is one of evolution, resilience, and the constant pursuit of growth. Originating as an enlisted sailor, he ascended through the Navy's ranks to become a seasoned Naval Officer, guided by a profound dedication to duty and an un... Read More ▶

2.27.24

Women-Owned Businesses to Follow in 2024


Host “Iron” Mike Steadman has been talking to real veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs about their wins, challenges, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way for three years now on the Transition Podcast. In honor of Women’s Histor... Read More ▶

2.22.24

Russian Invasion of Ukraine: Two Years Later


Feb. 24, 2022, marked a pivotal moment in Ukraine’s history as Russia launched a full-scale invasion. Since then, members of the University faculty have studied and gained insights into the defensive and military dynamics of both Ukraine and Russia... Read More ▶

2.20.24

1993 Military Motion Media Program


Embarking on a new chapter in 1993, Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications founded the Military Motion Media Program (MMM). Sponsored by the Department of Defense (DoD), this program stands as a testament to the institu... Read More ▶

2.19.24

Black-Owned Business Spotlights 2024


In honor of Black History Month, we’re looking at some of the standout Black entrepreneurs from our Breaking Barriers in Entrepreneurship (BBiE) and Veterans in Residence (ViR) program participants over the past year. BBiE creates a space for veter... Read More ▶

2.15.24

Entrepreneur Spotlight Symoné Gates


A lot of entrepreneurs felt the sting of the pandemic. Businesses reliant on in-person contact scrambled to pivot, or they withered. A big part of strategic entrepreneurship is constantly evaluating the market, and then deciding if the market has... Read More ▶