Student Veterans of America at Fordham

Good conversations, good food, and a lot to look forward to.

The OMVS team spent the day at Rose Hill talking about what’s working, where we can do better, and how we can continue showing up for the military-connected students we’re proud to serve.

We wrapped things up on Arthur Avenue, because some team meetings just deserve a proper Italian lunch. 🍝

We’re growing, our community is growing, and the future is looking bright. Here’s to the work ahead! 🐏🇺🇸

A great way to welcome our newest RamVets 🇺🇸🐏

Today, we welcomed Fordham’s newest military-connected students during orientation across both campuses before bringing everyone together for an evening social in the Bronx’s Little Italy.

Thank you to our current and alumni who joined us to share experiences, make connections, and help our newest students feel part of the community long before classes begin.

Welcome to Fordham. We’re excited to have you here.

Tomorrow (Thurs, June 25), we welcome Fordham’s newest military-connected students to the RamVet community 🇺🇸🐏

We’ll be hosting orientation events on both campuses throughout the day, then bringing everyone together for a social at Clinton Hall in the Bronx’s Little Italy.

Current and alumni — come join us for free food and drinks and help make our newest students feel at home from day one.

📍 Clinton Hall, 601 E. 189th St., Bronx, NY 10458
🕓 4:00–6:30 p.m.

See you there — and let’s give our newest Rams a warm welcome!

At ’s Commencement, Gerry Byrne ‘66 received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in recognition of his leadership as an entrepreneur, trailblazing media executive, and United States Marine Corps veteran. 🎓🇺🇸

In addressing the Class of 2026, he shared a message that resonates deeply with our veteran community:

“Integrity is a disappearing commodity in the environment that we’re living in. You guys can shine by recognizing that.” ✨

A powerful reminder to lead with purpose, serve with honor, and carry Fordham’s values far beyond graduation. 🐏❤️

Fordham salutes Cadet Dominic Cerrati, the new cadet battalion commander of Fordham Army ROTC Yankee Battalion. 🫡

Riley Burke grew up in a military family—moving from Tennessee to Georgia, Alaska, and Germany—and was shaped by constant change and long deployments.

Now at , she’s building something of her own in New York.

Nearly half of Fordham’s 620+ military-connected students are dependents using benefits earned through a parent’s service—an often overlooked group in higher education.

“Students like Riley arrive with resilience and perspective shaped by a lifetime of service alongside their families,” said Matthew Butler, executive director of OMVS. “Our responsibility is to match that commitment—by making sure they’re supported, seen and set up to succeed.”

Through the GI Bill®, the Yellow Ribbon Program, and a strong campus community, Riley has found both stability and direction.

This Month of the Military Child, her story is a reminder: they serve too—and at Fordham, that experience is supported.

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