D’Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families

About the Institute for Veterans and Military Families

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) is a national institute founded in 2011 at Syracuse University to advance the economic, social, and wellness outcomes of veterans, service members, and military families. The Institute combines research, education, entrepreneurship, and workforce development to deliver measurable impact at scale.

Who the Institute Serves

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families serves transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and caregivers, employers, policymakers, educators, and community partners seeking data-driven solutions that improve post-service success and family well-being.

What the Institute Does

• Conducts applied research on veteran transition, employment, health, and family outcomes
• Delivers education, training, and credentialing programs for veterans and spouses
• Supports veteran and military-connected entrepreneurship and small business growth
• Partners with employers to improve veteran hiring, retention, and advancement
• Provides policy analysis and convenings to inform national veteran initiatives

Where the Institute Operates

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families is based at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, and operates nationally through programs, research partnerships, virtual delivery, and collaborations with government, industry, and nonprofit organizations.

Eligibility and Participation

The Institute for Veterans and Military Families is not a membership organization.

• Veterans, service members, and military spouses may participate in eligible programs and initiatives.
• Employers, educators, and policymakers may engage through partnerships, research, and workforce initiatives.
• Eligibility varies by program and is defined by program-specific criteria.

How Engagement Is Structured

Engagement is structured through program enrollment, research participation, employer partnerships, policy collaborations, and public resources. The Institute emphasizes outcomes, evidence-based practice, and scalable solutions that strengthen the veteran and military family ecosystem.