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Remembering and Forgetting on Our Campuses
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The 2026 Veterans in Society Conference: Remembering and Forgetting prompts us to ask, "How do we remember service? Who decides what kind of service is worthy of remembering? Who is forgotten? Where does recognition end and remembering begin?"
As higher ed professionals, these questions encourage us to reflect on our work and our service to our students and each other.
How do we remember service on our campus? Who on our campus decides what kind of service is worthy of remembering? Who has been forgotten on our campus?
With these questions in mind, we have curated a list of HigherEdMilitary articles that help us move higher education forward and better serve our military-affiliated populations.
Honoring Those Who Walked These Halls Before Us
"As a college or university employee, our priority is and should be our current students. They are right here in front of us, asking questions and grinding their way through their academic programs. Within the realm of others we should focus on can be our prospective students, our alumni, and of course our colleagues who work alongside us. What about our alumni, or former students, who left the university to join the military during times of war and never made it home? How will we remember them and make sure that their legacy lives on? This is how we chose to do that here at Villanova."
Honoring and Recognizing Women Veterans in Higher Education
"...let us take a moment to honor the invaluable contribution that women veterans provide in higher education. The presence of women veterans, be it as students, faculty, or administrators, on college and university campuses across the United States is a source of inspiration. "
How To Honor Month of the Military Child on Campus
"There are many ways to acknowledge the sacrifices that military dependents have made, and continue to make [...]. Although they are not the usual individuals that military and veteran services aim to support, it can be beneficial to recognize them and provide them a community on campus."
Why Higher Ed Should Hire and Support Caregivers
"Beyond fostering open conversations about the challenges and needs faced by caregiving employees, there are several simple supports an organization can take to ensure caregiving employees thrive."
Why Storytelling Should Be an Essential Part of Your Military-Affiliated Services and Programming
"The journey of veteran reintegration is multifaceted and deeply personal, involving storytelling, addressing challenges, and recognizing the crucial roles of family and community. Moving forward, it is essential to shift from a deficit-based view of veterans to one that recognizes their resilience and potential. Storytelling emerges as a key element, allowing veterans to own their narratives and integrate their experiences into their identities, thereby enriching their lives and the community."
