Inc. magazine announced in partnership with the Institute for Veterans and Military Families at Syracuse University (IVMF), the second annual Vet50 list—a compilation of the nation’s fastest growing veteran-owned businesses. Born out of the iconic Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies based in the U.S., the distinctions are considered hallmarks of entrepreneurial success.... Read More ▶

Ten years of research reveal military life expectations have evolved for modern military families. They seek work-life balance and believe a second income is vital to their families’ well-being, according to the 2018 Blue Star Families (BSF) annual... Read More ▶

Today, the Schultz Family Foundation announced a $7.5 million investment to the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Syracuse University to advance the Onward to Opportunity (O2O) program in support of veteran career preparation and employment.... Read More ▶

Onward to Opportunity is personal for both of us. Howard’s father served in the Army in the South Pacific during World War II. This was a time when all of America was engaged in the cause of the nation’s defense, and when every American was connected to someone – mother, father, brother, or friend – who served in uniform.... Read More ▶

It isn't a shock for a military-connected family to uproot their life and move every so often in support of a family member being in the active military. This type of occurrence is never easy to handle. Using some data points from IVMF's director of Applied Research and Analytics Rosy Maury, U.S. News created a list highlighting some of the main issues and helpful advice for military spouses face upon relocation. ... Read More ▶

In addition to the donated tickets, Syracuse Athletics, the OVMA and IVMF also hosted a special “Cuse for Troops” contest encouraging veterans to share their Orange pride on Twitter for a chance to win free tickets and travel to the Camping World Bowl... Read More ▶

Specifically, NCServes -- Coastal helped reduce the homeless veteran problem and achieve one of the lowest rates of veteran suicide in the Southeast.... Read More ▶

IVMF's very own Chief Operating Officer, Maureen Casey, spoke with Justin Nassiri on Beyond The Uniform about one of the most relevant military-related topics of today: the best way for a military member to identify and pursue a fulfilling career.... Read More ▶

IVMF's Senior Director for Research and Policy, Nick Armstrong, spoke with Timothy Lawson on Borne The Battle podcast about his military history, the IVMF, and some essential information for veterans in the process of transitioning from military service to civilian life. Give it a listen below!... Read More ▶