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‘Black Heel Strings: A Choptank Memoir’ Named 2023 Veterans Writing Award Winner

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.

Meet OVMA Advisory Board Member Gary Ginsburg ’72

As an advisory board member for Syracuse University’s Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA), Gary Ginsburg ’72 has made a lasting impact on the lives of his fellow veterans, especially those residing in Central New York.

Hometown Hero – Keith Doss

United States Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer (Retired) and Syracuse University employee Andrew “Keith” Doss was born in Syracuse and lives with his family in Jamesville, New York. Keith enlisted and began his active-duty service in 1986 attending bootcamp at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Illinois.

SU Libraries Featuring Digital Exhibition on Syracuse University and the GI Bill

Syracuse University Libraries’ new digital exhibition, “Our Doors Opened Wide: Syracuse University and the GI Bill, 1945-1950,” is available beginning November 1, 2023. Curated by University Archivist Meg Mason, the original physical exhibition was on view at the Special Collections Research Center galleries in 2016. The exhibition explores the dramatic impact of the GI Bill and the subsequent influx of veterans on the University campus following World War II. This online exhibition was a collaborative effort between the Libraries’ Department of Digital Stewardship and the Special Collections Research Center.

Congratulations to The Cuse v Pitt at Yankee Stadium Winners!

Syracuse University football takes on Pittsburgh on Saturday, November 11th, at 3:30 pm at Yankee Stadium. Thanks to the support from The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs and the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, these winners will both be joining the loud house in NYC to support the football team playing in Yankee Stadium!

2024 Tillman Scholar Applications Now Open

The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) has officially opened applications for 2024 Tillman Scholars! The PTF unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and spouses as the next generation of public and private sector leaders committed to service beyond self.

Meet Tillman Scholar Luis “Lu” Weierbach L’24

Luis “Lu” Weierbach is a Captain in the U.S. Army who is currently enrolled at Syracuse University’s College of Law. After completing his education he will return to the Army as an officer in the Judge Advocate General Corps. Weierbach is Syracuse University’s 2023 Tillman Scholar, and in this video expresses his support for the foundation as well as encourages other student veterans at Syracuse University to apply for the prestigious scholarship.