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SoldierStrong donation to VA hospital to help veterans battling PTSD
A unique arrangement between Syracuse University, the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and SoldierStrong has resulted in the donation of a groundbreaking virtual reality system to treat veterans experiencing post-traumatic stress. SoldierStrong co-founder Chris Meek '92 B.A. (Econ/PSc)/'18 E.M.P.A. says "it is both clinically effective and it reduces the stigma that many service members feel about seeking treatment for their post-traumatic stress," of the effectiveness of virtual reality treatment.
Urge to Serve
A new program helps veterans convert their sense of community investment to civic engagement and political office.
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MPA student Wesley Wilson writes about the 90/10 loophole in The Hill
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Student veterans prepare for success at Warrior-Scholar Project
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Veterans Program for Politics featured on Connecting Vets radio
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Veterans in Politics initiative featured in Wash Times, ConnectingVets
The new Veterans in Politics program is designed to help veterans and military family members who aspire to public office or another form of a political career.
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Lux, Armstrong discuss new Veterans in Politics program on WSYR
Steve Lux, director of Executive Education, and Maxwell alumnus Nick Armstrong '08 M.P.A./'14 Ph.D. (SSc), IVMF senior director of research and policy, claim the new program will help veterans and military family members who aspire to public office or another form of a political career.
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SU, JPMorgan Chase collaboration opens path to political careers for veterans
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Veteran Katy Quartaro '20 EMPA finds new ways to achieve goals
“Ultimately, I want to work for the government in counterterrorism or intelligence, so a good foundation in public leadership is important,” says E.M.P.A. candidate Katy Quartaro.
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Heflin, London article on SNAP use among military, veterans and reservists published in PR&PR
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