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Khloe Gage ’25 Named University’s Newest Lyons Scholar
Established in 1986, the Month of the Military Child is observed each April to honor and celebrate the children of service members from all branches of the Department of Defense. Khloe Gage ’25, a military-connected student studying economics in the…
U.S. Army Col. Kecia Troy G’12 Reflects on 25 Years of Service
A key component of the U.S. military’s success is the vast equipment procurement and logistics system operating behind the scenes supporting the Department of Defense’s (DOD) global operations. U.S. Army Col. Kecia Troy G’12, with 25 years of service, knows…
Savion Pollard ’25 Steps Outside Comfort Zone to Inspire Fellow Student Veterans
The spotlight is not something Savion Pollard ’25 seeks out. Quite the opposite. Pollard prefers an evening relaxing on the couch with his wife, Enesa, to a night on the town. But when U.S. Sen. Charles E. Schumer’s office invited…
2023 Tillman Scholarship Deadline Approaching; Application Advice From 2022 Scholars
Time is running out for potential applicants looking to become one of Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity’s next Tillman Scholars. The scholarship, made available by the Pat Tillman Foundation, is held in high regard as one of the premier academic scholarships for the…
OVMA Announces Over $15K in Spring Scholarships for Military-Connected Students
The Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) has opened the application window for six different financial scholarships for military-connected students at Syracuse. More than $15,000 is available for military-connected students enrolled during the Spring 2023 semester, with applications closing…
Celebrating Veterans Day at the Best Place for Vets
Every year the nation pauses on Nov. 11 to honor those who have served in the military on Veterans Day. With Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity being renowned as the Best Place for Veterans, it’s no surprise the University goes the extra mile…
Student Veterans Take on Summer Internships Thanks to OVMA Internship Award
Over the 2022 summer semester, eight student veterans at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity were able to take part in a time-honored college experience that typically eludes non-traditional students—they became interns. They were able to experience the firsthand benefit of an internship thanks…
Senior Profile: Air Force ROTC Opens a World of Opportunity for Si Yun (Sara) Lim ’22
Si Yun (Sara) Lim absolutely knew she wanted to study international relations at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity, even if she didn’t know where she’d be heading at first. “I got my acceptance letter, and my mom asked me where Â鶹ƵµÀwas. I…
SGM Craig Collins G’20, G’22 Applies IDDE Methods at Fort Bliss’s Storied Sergeant Major’s Academy
After 28 years of decorated military service—including cavalry and artillery assignments in Germany, Bosnia and Iraq—Sergeant Major Craig Collins G’20, G’22 has begun to mull his next career move. In his own words, his master’s degree in instructional design, development…
Janice Poe ’22 Finds Balance Between Research and Service
Growing up in Atlanta, Janice Poe spent her whole life in the city, and always wanted to go to college. She thought joining the military would be the best way to pay for it and was fortunate to get into…