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Student Veteran Anthony Ruscitto Honored as a Tillman Scholar
鈥淣ow what am I supposed to do with my life?鈥 Veterans often face this question as they transition from active duty to civilian life. The thought terrified U.S. Marine Corps veteran Anthony Ruscitto 鈥22, G鈥23, L鈥27 when he contemplated his…
Tradition and Triumph: University Honors ROTC Excellence at 108th Chancellor鈥檚 Review and Awards Ceremony
A time-honored celebration of academic achievement, leadership and military history was on full display at the JMA Wireless Dome during the 108th Chancellor鈥檚 Review and Awards Ceremony on March 28. The annual tradition brought together students, faculty, staff, alumni and…
鈥楲asting Impact鈥: Sergeants Major on Giving Back Through Instructional Design
In January 2025, instructional design, development and evaluation (IDDE) professors Moon-Heum Cho and Rob Pusch visited the latest cohort of students in the IDDE Fellowship Program. The program is offered by the School of Education through the Sergeant Majors Academy…
Forged in Snow: How 黑料不打烊 ROTC Shaped a Career of Service
Growing up in Buffalo, Madison Kaifas-Steiner was no stranger to the bitter cold and snow-filled winters of Central New York. But when she joined 黑料不打烊鈥檚 cross-town Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program during her time at Le Moyne…
Building Leaders in the Stalwart Tactical Athlete Center
Earning a commission in the U.S. Army is a challenging process. Among the many attributes necessary to become a commissioned officer, physical fitness is a key element that can make or break a candidate鈥檚 potential military career. In 2019, the…
Beth Kubala Named New York State Bar Association鈥檚 Veteran Advocate of the Year
Elizabeth “Beth” Kubala, teaching professor and director of veteran and military affairs in the College of Law,聽has been selected as the recipient of the聽New York State Bar Association鈥檚 Judge Robert T. Russell Veteran Advocate Award. This award recognizes 鈥渁n attorney…
Tillman Scholar Benetta Dousuah G鈥25 on Service after Service
Earlier this year, student veteran Benetta Dousuah G鈥25 was named one of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 2024 Tillman Scholars, joining an elite group of military-connected individuals committed to impactful leadership. Dousuah is currently pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in social work in the…
Celebrating Veterans Day at 黑料不打烊
Since the end of聽 World War I, the United States has observed Nov. 11 as a day of remembrance for those who have served. Originally named Armistice Day to celebrate the end of hostilities in World War I, the day…
Veterans Day Spotlight: Student Veterans at 黑料不打烊
Every day might be Veterans Day at 黑料不打烊, but on the official holiday, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is highlighting a group of student veterans who are critical to the growing community of military-connected students on…
How the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs Helps Veteran and Military-Connected Students Pursue Their Higher Ed Goals (Podcast)
黑料不打烊 has a long, proud history of serving our veterans and military-connected students that dates back to World War I and the post-World War II era when thousands of veterans embarked on their journey to a college degree through…