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ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Student Chosen as First Micron Intern Hire From ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Veteran Community
Savion Pollard ’25 joined the U.S. Navy as a 21-year-old looking to be part of something bigger than himself and inspire others. Pollard served for eight years, working as a nuclear electronics technician on nuclear submarines and training other sailors;…
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ to Play Key Role in Training Workforce of the Future, Supporting Veterans Initiatives for Micron’s Memory Megafab in Central New York
As part of Micron Technology’s $100 billion plan to transform the Central New York (CNY) community into the nation’s leading producer of semiconductor fabrications, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ has been tapped to play a key role in building and training the workforce…
Faculty Members Reflect on Former Defense Secretary Ash Carter’s Legacy
Former defense secretary Ashton Carter’s life and legacy will not be forgotten. With the news of his passing, military experts at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ shared their thoughts to pay tribute to Carter and his family. Please see their reflections below. If…
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Holds Oral Arguments at College of Law
The College of Law will host the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims in the Melanie Gray Memorial Courtroom, Dineen Hall, Thursday, Oct. 27, from noon to 1:30 p.m. During the live oral argument, a three-judge panel will hold…
New Book Highlights the Incredible Legacy of World War I Veteran William Shemin ’1924
There are a few vivid details Sara Shemin Cass recalls about her grandfather, William Shemin ’1924 (1896-1973), from her time growing up in Westchester County, New York, and spending summers with her family upstate in Lake Champlain. At a strapping…
ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Welcomes New Head of the Army ROTC Program, LTC Matthew Coyne
With more than 100 Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets under his charge, LTC Matthew (Matt) Coyne has stepped into his new role as professor of military science at ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ with gusto. “I’m extremely fortunate for the opportunity…
SPEd Talk to Discuss Suicide Prevention and Education for Veterans
In 2019, more than 6,200 veterans committed suicide. Suicides by veterans account for roughly 18 percent of all suicide deaths in the country, while veterans make up only 8.5 percent of the adult population. Hoping to address the topic of…
Ted Lachowicz ’72 Sparks Giving Back to Create Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans Reunion
Ted Lachowicz ’72 is a Whitman School alumnus specializing in real estate and venture capital. He is the founder and president of the Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV) Foundation, an organization that works with graduates from the D’Aniello Institute for…
SGM Justin Hood G’22 and 14 Other Fellows Graduate From IDDE Program at Fort Bliss
Mike Haynie, vice chancellor for strategic initiatives and innovation and executive director of the D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families, and retired U.S. Army Colonel Ron Novack, executive director of the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs, attended the…
WWII Veteran, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ Alumnus Laid to Rest in Arlington National Cemetery 77 Years Later
More than 77 years after his death, a ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ alumnus was finally laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. First Lt. Myles Esmay ’40 fought bravely for the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater during World War II. While…