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Oct 24, 2025

Whether you're a higher ed professional seeking support or an HR leader who can help shape policy, the summit serves as a powerful reminder to assess whether your institution's culture and policies truly meet caregivers' needs.

Oct 6, 2025

The growing presence of women veterans in higher education means campuses need to develop dedicated services and support. Learn which institutions are leading the way.

Aug 25, 2025

Did you know each institution has a variety of opportunities for students, faculty, staff and its community partners to get involved with their municipalities?

Jul 9, 2025

Institutions are uniquely positioned to help student veterans identify and engage in volunteer work that complements their transition from military service. 

Jun 30, 2025

Learn about AERA and reasons to consider sharing your military-affiliated work and research at AERA's 2026 Annual Meeting.

Jun 25, 2025

Instructors can engage in a variety of practices to support military-affiliated students in their online classrooms. Check out what you missed during this Careers and Coffee session!

Apr 17, 2025

Learn about the importance of humor in veteran narratives and how one organization is building connection through humor within the military community.

Mar 21, 2025

Check what you missed at our last Careers and Coffee session and register to join us next time! 

Feb 14, 2025

Learn more about SVA's NATCON and some of the key takeaways from this year's conference. 

Feb 4, 2025

In honor of CCME 2025's theme "Acceleration Through Collaboration" we have compiled a list of articles that aim to help military-affiliated professionals break down silos and work across departments and teams to accelerate military-inclusive programming in higher education.

Jul 15, 2024

Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.

Jul 1, 2024

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May 13, 2024

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May 9, 2024

If you have not explored this opportunity for your military-connected students, consider these lessons learned from the Veterans Education and Transition Services (VETS) team at University of Arizona.

Apr 25, 2024

Check out why and how you can start incorporating practical storytelling opportunities into your miltiary-affiliated programming, events, and courses. 

Apr 1, 2024

Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.

Mar 11, 2024

Check out some suggestions for promoting college fit for military students and their families at your institution beyond campus, cost, and curriculum.

Jan 22, 2024

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Jan 8, 2024

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Nov 22, 2023

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Nov 10, 2023

Military inclusive initiatives have continued to boom across industries over the last decade, and higher education is no exception. Launching January 2024, HigherEdMilitary will host a best practices series in advocating for continued development and investment in military inclusive higher education. 

Nov 9, 2023

If you are considering starting your own campus initiatives, but have been on the fence, follow your heart.

Oct 27, 2023

Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.

Oct 26, 2023

Does the ROTC on your campus get involved in larger campus initiatives? Here's why collaboration is necessary.

Oct 19, 2023

Do our campus events for veterans and their families need to be big and bold?

Oct 16, 2023

Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.

Aug 24, 2023

Interested in learning more about Warrior Scholar Project? Hear from the CEO, a current student veteran, and a fellow about their experience with the program.

Aug 14, 2023

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Aug 4, 2023



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Jul 20, 2023

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Jun 22, 2023

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Jun 8, 2023

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Jun 1, 2023

Military-affiliated students often differ greatly from their civilian peers, but finding ways to close this gap can help them better integrate with campus life.

May 22, 2023

This Memorial Day, here are some ways instructors can expand students' understanding of the meaningfulness of Memorial Day.

May 8, 2023
Many campuses plan events, resource fairs, or activities for student veterans and military-affiliated students only to have few -- or no -- students show up. How can you improve attendance?
Apr 24, 2023
Rather than centering campus events on only attracting the attention of student veterans, campus departments and groups should also try to find pockets of military children and spouses to engage in campus events. 
Apr 20, 2023
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Apr 13, 2023
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Apr 6, 2023
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Mar 23, 2023
Check out some ways to honor Month of the Military Child on campus!
Feb 2, 2023
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Jan 5, 2023
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Dec 5, 2022
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Nov 3, 2022
Take a look at your institution and determine whether you could be doing more to assist military-affiliated individuals in their educational endeavors.
Oct 20, 2022
No Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter on your campus? SVA helps many military-affiliated individuals come together on campuses across the country. Here's what you need to know.
Sep 8, 2022
Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.
Aug 3, 2022
Check out what you missed in July's HigherEdMilitary Careers and Coffee session. We talked about dedicated orientations and which bridge programs have proven to be the most effective and helpful for student veterans.
Jul 7, 2022
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Jul 5, 2022

For June's Careers and Coffee chat, Monika Sziron led the charge with a discussion about programming for the summer and the upcoming fall semester.

Jun 23, 2022
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May 31, 2022
Physical fitness matters to the military-affiliated community. Higher education institutions should make focused efforts to promote physical activities on and off campus that benefit the well-being of military-affiliated students.
May 12, 2022
The Veteran Center at National University has worked to create a sense of belonging among the military-affiliated student population. In an increasingly digital age, the Veteran Center has tested and utilized a number of effective ways to offer remote student services and increase engagement in online learning environments.
Mar 17, 2022
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Feb 25, 2022
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Jan 20, 2022
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Jan 10, 2022
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Dec 10, 2021
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Nov 9, 2021
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Oct 28, 2021
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Oct 15, 2021

Joshua R. Johnson, Veterans Outreach Coordinator at Colorado State University, shares how the University of Colorado Denver and Colorado State University are joining forces to create unique opportunities for student veterans to interact directly with veteran-specific recruiters and business professionals.

Sep 21, 2021

Last month after the Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials (AVECO) conference, HigherEdMilitary writer and engagement coordinator Jill Hinton Wolfe sat down with AVECO President Andrea Wheeler to learn more about her journey and her advice for new SCOs (School Certifying Officials).

Sep 2, 2021
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Jul 22, 2021
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Jul 1, 2021
In a Higher Ed Careers interview from HigherEdJobs, Andrew Hibel spoke with Dr. Abby Kinch, the vice president of programs and services at Student Veterans of America. She shares her expertise on serving student veterans, honoring Military Appreciation Month on campus, and how larger diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives ultimately benefit student veterans.
May 12, 2021

Recent news and updates pertaining to higher education and the military.

Apr 22, 2021
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Apr 6, 2021
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Mar 30, 2021

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Mar 9, 2021
To connect and serve the military-connected faculty, staff, and student communities on campus this panel, from the 2021 NASPA Virtual Symposium on Military-Connected Students, brought together three higher education professionals currently serving military-connected individuals on campus.
Feb 8, 2021

When you hear that somebody is a veteran, what comes to mind? What does the term "veteran" really mean? What does this status entail? Within the classification of "veteran," there are many layers that make this a unique group with varying backgrounds and experiences.

Dec 18, 2020
This recent study compares the perceptions of student veterans attending campus orientation sessions with, and without, veteran focused sessions.
Dec 9, 2020
Register for the upcoming virtual panel discussion for military and veteran law students. Panelists will discuss how they used their military experience and the opportunities available in the legal field.
Nov 16, 2020
The new National Native American Veterans Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., opened on Veterans Day.
Nov 11, 2020
"Thank you for showing up each day - in the classroom and on the ground - giving us all the opportunity to learn by your example and your experience."
Oct 23, 2020
The University’s ninth annual Military Appreciation Week will take place virtually and include special events and programming. 
Oct 22, 2020
Women veterans leverage their leadership skills, authentic selves, and enhance their personal and professional networks in this one-of-a-kind leadership program. 
Oct 14, 2020
Veterans Day on college campuses will look a bit different this year. See how Student Veterans of America plans to host meaningful events.
Oct 9, 2020
The 2021 Association of Veterans Education Certifying Officials (AVECO) Annual Training Conference will be held July 26 - July 29 in St. Louis, Missouri. 
Sep 24, 2020
Panelists will discuss some of the challenges faced by higher education professionals as they work to navigate the acceptance and application of military learning to program requirements. Policy ideas to support military learners and student veterans will also be discussed.
Jul 27, 2020
A free virtual career fair for veterans on July 28, 2020. 
Jul 9, 2020

The "Breakfast Circle" now the "Talking Circle" is being held online using Zoom. Every 2nd Saturday of the month. The next meeting is July 11, 2020.

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