U.S. Army Sergeant (SGT) Brandon Bryant is from Columbus, Ohio and enlisted in the Army in June 2002. SGT Bryant’s grandfather was in the Army for almost 40 years, so he knew he wanted to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps after graduating high school and join the Army.
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Hometown Hero: Sophia Simons
United States Navy Mass Communications Specialist Sophia Simons was born and raised in Washington state, and she enlisted in the Navy in January 2020. Her first duty assignment was with the Naval Support Element West, a support unit that operates out of San Diego, California.
Syracuse University Ranked No. 3 for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans
Syracuse University continues to rank as one of the top private universities in the nation for online undergraduate education, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Programs rankings.
Hometown Hero: Rebecca King
U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Rebecca King was born in Huntsville, Alabama and calls Madison, Alabama home. Rebecca began her college and military career in August 2020, at Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, Pennsylvania.
OVMA Hosts First Veteran Career-Ready Bootcamp
While military service is often seen as an advantage in the hiring process, hiring managers may struggle to fully comprehend the valuable experience that veteran applicants bring to the table. Similarly, veterans may be uncertain about leveraging their military experience as a bargaining chip during compensation negotiations.
Hometown Hero: U.S. Army First Lieutenant Jade Argueta
U.S. Navy Captain (Retired) Roosevelt “Rick” Wright hails from Elizabeth City, North Carolina and currently lives in Marcellus, New York. Today, Rick is a Professor Emeritus at Syracuse University’s Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Valentine’s Day Stories From the Military-Connected Community
Building a long-lasting and meaningful relationship, especially a romantic one, takes a lot of time and effort. Even more so when trying to maintain a relationship while serving in the military. A few of the University’s married military-connected couples shared what challenges they faced, and the benefits of their commitment to one another.
Continue ReadingSyracuse ROTC: Where Are They Now? (Part 2)
The Stalwart Battalion at Syracuse University can trace its roots back to the earliest days of Syracuse University’s historic commitment to veterans. During World War I the Student Army Training Corps, which was the precursor to today’s Reserve Officer Training Corps, began educating students for crucial roles in military service.
Continue ReadingStudent Veteran Raul Rosique Navigates New Horizons
“It put Syracuse on my radar,” he says. “I researched Syracuse more and found out it’s really military friendly and a fantastic school. When I got in, my whole family was ecstatic, and I decided to get in the car and move here.”
OVMA Opens Applications for Popular Program Supporting Summer Internships
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs at Syracuse University is seeking applications for the 2024 OVMA Undergraduate Internship Award.