Events

Suffolk University is proud of our veteran students and grateful for their service to our country. This Veterans Day, we are honoring their achievements and spotlighting their stories. Get to know these special members of the Suffolk community by exploring the profiles and galleries below.
 

Suffolk Veterans Luncheon

Suffolk Veterans Luncheon

Giselle Sterling, Commissioner of Veterans Services for the City of Boston; Chairman Bob Lamb, U.S. Army veteran; and Justin Rhuda, President of the Suffolk Law Veterans Association, were among the speakers at our reception for Suffolk veterans.

Veterans Lounge Opening

Veterans Lounge Opening

On Nov. 10, 2016, members of the community celebrated the opening of the Student Veterans Office & Lounge on Sawyer’s 9th floor. It serves as the Undergraduate Student Veterans Organization’s headquarters and as a gathering space for our veteran students.

Veteran Spotlights

Marine Corps Leadership Lays Groundwork for MBA Candidate's Career

Jason Blydell rose through the ranks to lead hundreds of Marines; equipped with the Suffolk MBA, he will bring that leadership experience into the business world.

Applying Skills Developed in the Army to the Study of Forensic Science

Student veteran credits military service for the discipline, leadership, confidence, and integrity that fuels her academic success

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A Commanding Voice for Student Veterans

Former Marine Dwayne Smith creates connections on campus and with potential employers

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Marine Veteran Plans to Head Back to Battlefront in New Role

Ryan Emma studies broadcast journalism with hope of shedding light on global conflicts

Army Veteran Balances Firefighting Career with Business School

Matthew Kelley resolved the tension between his impulses to serve and study by choosing to do both.

Law Student Gains Perspective from Military's Life Lessons

Jerome Hanley balances studies, internship & service on his way to a legal career in intellectual property.

Statements contained on this webpage do not imply or constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Defense or any of the military branches.