Empire State University Students Awarded Veterans Business Council Scholarships 

Two military-affiliated SUNY Empire students, Roy Belvett and Matthew Newsome ‘23, received scholarships from the Veterans Business Council (VBC) this past week. The scholarships support veterans or service members (active duty, national guard, or reserves) who live in, attend college in, or work in Saratoga County, NY. 

Belvett, a staff sergeant who currently serves in the New York Air National Guard, works as a fleet management analyst and material control section lead at Stratton Air National Guard Base. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Professional Studies in business, management, and economics with a concentration in information systems. 

Newsome, who serves as a section commander at the 83d Network Operations Squadron in Virginia, is pursuing a Master of Public Administration. Newsome graduated with a Bachelor of Science from SUNY Empire in 2023.  

“It was an honor to celebrate Roy and Matthew as two of the Veterans Business Council scholarship recipients at their annual breakfast this year,” said Director of Veteran and Military Education Desiree Drindak. “The VBC is an amazing partner that continues to empower and support veterans in our community.”