Howard University's Office of Military and Veterans Services Begins New Chapter in Commitment to Military-Connected Students

"…OMVS is experiencing a renaissance of sorts. In October, OMVS received a $580,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Education, funds that will be used to support mental health services, mindfulness programs and academic supports for veterans and military-connected students. Additionally, OMVS has recently opened its Military-Connected Student Lounge, a space where the roughly 500 veterans and military-connected students enrolled at the University can visit to unwind."

Behind the Arrowhead: FSU's Student Veterans Center Serves as National Beacon of Veteran Support and Success

"…the SVC has established itself and the veteran community as an integral part of FSU, with more than 20,000 military-connected students served and counting."

ACE News Brief: Military Learners Are Diverse, Face Unique Challenges

"One major conclusion drawn from the data is that no two military learners are alike-more than 50 percent identify as students of color; the average age when starting postsecondary education is 23 years; and 32 percent are first-generation college students."

Article Topics

Military Friendly Institutions Research on Student Veterans Serving Military in HigherEd Veterans Academic Success Women Veterans Workplace Inclusion