Tag: veterans
Behind every name, there’s a story
Members of the University community have served their country in wartime since the Civil War, with many having made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we remember three of them.
Honoring alumni who gave their lives in service to America
Members of the University community have served their country in wartime since the Civil War, with many having made the ultimate sacrifice. This Memorial Day, we remember three of them.
Through war and peace, the bands—complete with Eastman alumni—play on
On Veterans Day, we honor those who serve their country, including Eastman School of Music alumni who have played in US military ensembles through the decades.
Memorial Day: ‘Courage, service, and sacrifice’
Each Memorial Day, we remember and honor the University of Rochester students, faculty, staff, and alumni who died while serving in the armed forces.
Military veterans find a home at University
Rochester is annually recognized as a Best College for Veterans for its efforts to ensure service members can access the benefits of higher education. Meet a few of the current University students who have served in our nation’s armed forces.
‘For some of us, every day is Memorial Day’
Members of the University of Rochester community have served in the United States military—and lost their lives in that service—almost since the University was founded in 1850.
‘It broke our hearts’: Honoring alumni on Memorial Day
Members of the University of Rochester community have been part of the US armed forces almost since the school was founded in 1850. And many have paid the ultimate price.
‘I’ve got to do something for Uncle Sam’
More than 800 alumni, students, and faculty served during World War I. To mark the 100th anniversary of the 1918 Armistice, here are a few of their stories.
Making the move from the military to the University
Rochester is currently ranked 13th by US News and World Report in its list of best colleges for veterans. As Veterans Day approaches, six University students from each of the branches of the armed services share their stories of moving from the military to the classroom.
Honoring fallen alumni, faculty on Memorial Day
Members of the University community have served in wartime since the Civil War, and many have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We remember five here: from the Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War.