05/27/2026
James Tarby Jr. ’27, a 26-year Air National Guard veteran, is this year's recipient of the Dr. Frank E. Funk Military Student Excellence Award. 🍊
The award honors Frank E. Funk, former dean of the College of Professional Studies and US Army Air Corps veteran, and recognizes students who are current members of the military. Recipients of this award are acknowledged for their immense dedication to leadership and perseverance, and celebrated for the effort they put in to reach their education goals while balancing other aspects of life.
Follow the link to read James Tarby's full story-- https://news.syr.edu/2026/05/26/university-honors-air-guard-member-balancing-military-family-and-school/