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When a military spouse comes into your office looking for scholarship and career path opportunities, do you have a list of those opportunities ready to go? This article highlights military spouse scholarships and career parth considerations for military spouse students.

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

The colleges that are setting the bar for what it means to be military inclusive tend to excel in these three things: commitment, good standing, and results.

Academic advisors in higher education can easily get bogged down by the A's and B's and check boxes of the profession. Here we highlight how applying Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory in the profession can achieve greater success for students and advisors.

Colleges can support women student veterans by implementing strategies that address academic achievement, career preparation, health and wellness, and financial and social needs. To effectively support women student veterans on your campus, consider the following strategies for enhancing online engagement and support.

Higher education institutions can leverage the WOTC by hiring prospective target populations, providing support within their workforce development programs, or partnerships, and expanding inclusivity.

Awarding credit for military learning is not a concession. It is a commitment to honoring diverse learning paths and building a more inclusive, forward-thinking education system.

Collaborative efforts between honors college programs and military-affiliated departments are important for increasing the number of student veterans enrolled in honors college. A current honors college student veteran shares his perspective on how the program adds value to his higher ed experience.

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

HBCUs should consider enhancing their online presence and student support models to meet the evolving needs of the active-duty military population. 

Higher education institutions play a crucial role in administering military education benefits, yet they are often equipped with inadequate tools to do so efficiently. Learn more about modernization in student information systems.

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!

Learn how ACT Now can play a role in career readiness for veterans and military spouses on your campus. 

Providing the tools, knowledge, and related resources for those at risk of homelessness will help academia honor the sacrifices student veterans have made, empowering them with the needed stability to pursue their lifelong dreams.

Chris Gregory and Erin Reifsteck (UNCG) have implemented a first of its kind faculty fellow role on their campus. The two share more about their military-affiliated services, their lessons learned, and advice for other institutions.

When 30% of all veterans live in rural areas, why do large research gaps exist in academic scholarship for rural veterans?

Dr. Marshall W. Thomas, director of veterans affairs at the California State University Office of the Chancellor, is the recipient of the 2025 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award.

Student veteran women may face more challenges to receiving healthcare than their traditional college student peers. Consider these facilitators for creating more accessible women's healthcare on your campus.

Does your state offer the opportunity to become a Purple Star Institution? Learn how some states are building supports and inclusive campus cultures for military-affiliated students.

How can we implement the SMEAC model (Situation, Mission, Execution, Administration/Logistics, and Command/Signal) for our students when it comes to college-readiness? Check out these ideas!

There are some barriers for ROTC Cadets, Reserve, and National Guard students on campus. Consider these 3 steps to start building connections and breaking down barriers for these students.

Marriage and family therapists (MFTs) are no strangers to college and university settings. See how MFTs can be an asset to your team and department beyond mental heatlh services.

Learn more about the 2025 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award Nominees.

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

Does your institution partner with the VA to provide the VITAL Program? If not, learn more about to get involved and expand your military-affiliated services.

Why do student veterans need funding beyond the GI Bill®? Learn more about the limitations of the GI Bill® and how institutions can play a part in helping military-affiliated students navigate the financial costs of higher education. 

Online education programs provide flexible learning experiences for military spouses and adult learners. Check out these tips for creating supportive learning environments in your online course.

Learn more about how University Affiliated Research Centers support national security efforts and research efforts on campuses across the country.

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

As more colleges and universities adopt CBE programs, check out the benefits of military-focused CBE programs and their importance in the military community. 

How have your helped your student veterans recognize the value of honors college on your campus?

From the precise planning of military operations to orchestrating campus-wide initiatives, veterans are discovering that their military expertise isn't just relevant in higher education—it's a game-changer.

How can military veterans help alleviate leadership challenges in higher education?

We advocate for more veteran and military-affiliated employment in higher education, but how can an institution actually start building military-affiliated employment funnels?

Campuses that do not have structures and programming in place for their women student veterans should be advised to implement and build supports specifically for this population of students. The key takeaway is to start now.

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

Asynchronous courses provide the flexibility that military spouses need to successfully balance education with the demands of military life for a number of reasons. 

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.

Check out how military children can emphasize their military experience and skills throughout job applications and interviews. 

Has your institution implemented these strategies to support student veterans on your campus?

Institutions and job seekers should work cohesively to address the limiting factors that can prevent military-affiliated professionals from obtaining careers in higher education.

Facilitating academic persistence until graduation requires implementing differing support methods for military-affiliated students than traditional student supports. Does your campus offer these support methods?

For higher education leaders, faculty, and staff, taking intentional action to ensure programs align with real-world needs is crucial in helping student veterans refine and lean into their military skills.

Discussions about military spouses pursuing a higher education career have gained sizable traction in recent years. Many of these individuals are committed to building successful careers in higher education while supporting their military partners.

Well managed philanthropy can fund some to all of the program and scholarship needs of your student veterans. You and 'your DO' are the team that will maximize those opportunities.

As Veterans Day approaches, take time to acknowledge the veterans working on your campus and the veteran job seekers looking for employment in higher education.

Interested in how SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society partners with your campus and military-affiliated students? Check out this feature with SALUTE's National Program Manager, Rachael Martel.

Five action items to implement, continue, or resestablish on your campus for transitioning service members.

Student affairs professionals know that military-affiliated student success is dynamic and ever-changing. Check out these advice articles if you are building or restructuring your student success goals for military-affiliated students.

Higher education staff/advisors should be ready to answer questions on the ROI of their programs and degrees to help military-affiliated students (and all students) make the best college fit decision that suits them.

Learn how all-female institutions can significantly impact the military landscape by nurturing and preparing women for leadership roles.

With a college fit toolkit, military-affiliated students can put their best foot forward in higher education from the beginning of the admissions process. Higher education professionals should also be prepared to answer these questions, and more, when military-affiliated students inquire.

As the fall semester approaches, we have put together a compilation for faculty looking for best practices in supporting military-affiliated students in their classrooms.

Have you checked in with the women student veterans on your campus lately and identified areas you can implement further support?

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

Barker Fariss, executive director of the Center for Environmental Management on Military Lands at Colorado State University, talks about their work with organizations including the U.S. Department of Defense, what he enjoys most about working on a college campus, and a priority to diversify the workforce.

Colleges can implement several proactive measures to help military spouses have the necessary resources to thrive in higher education and beyond.

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

Careers in higher education prove to be a good fit for military spouses, read more and learn why.

Institutions should look for high-demand careers in their community and consider how their campus can provide innovative career opportunities for their student veterans.

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

HigherEdMilitary is excited to announce the recipient of the 2024 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award - Courtney Swoboda! Learn more about Swoboda's dedication and contribution to the military-affiliated community in higher ed. 

Learn about the 2024 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award nominees.

Check out these five advice articles if you are looking to better serve your women veterans on campus.

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

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.

Aren’t all college institutions friendly and in the frame of mind of fostering an inclusive environment? What are some ways that institutions can and should signal to prospective military-affiliated students that they are in fact “friendly?”

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

Cultural competency within veteran services is being acknowledged more than ever as a fundamental aspect of delivering proper support and resources to minority veterans.

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

Every higher education institution structures their military-affiliated services differently. Learn how Austin Peay State University reorganized all their services and staffing under one division.

Is your institution using technology for content delivery, community builiding, and as additional support for military learners? Considering and answering these questions at your institution could help guide your non-traditional and military learner inclusivity efforts.

Take some time to put together a strategic approach for military children so that when you receive an email that says, “Help, my TRICARE eligibility is lapsing!” you are prepared and able to serve them with your best foot forward.

While Trauma Informed Teaching and Learning (TITL) is good for veterans, it is beneficial for all students. Learn how you can implement the 7 principles in your classroom.

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

As we end celebrating Women's History Month, let us take a moment to honor the invaluable contribution that women veterans provide in higher education.

There is no lack of passion in supporting the student veteran and military connected communities from our higher education professionals, but many are seeking more support.

Check out these higher education career paths that are not teaching roles and match MOS skills earned in the military.

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

What does a strategic approach to evaluating service member applications look like on your campus? If your institution has not implemented a strategic approach for reviewing service members’ applications, check out some considerations for developing one. 

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

Military-affiliated students may not be aware of the protections that Title IX provides because Title IX does not operate in the military.

Check out five things to consider when teaching a student veteran.

Check out four things to consider when deliberating on which veterans service organizations you want to work with on your campus.

The growing population of women veterans in higher education calls attention to their unique needs and challenges on college and university campuses.

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

There are multifaceted connections between HBCUs and the military and these relationships have evolved throughout history and continue to impact both institutions.

The higher education industry comes with its challenges, just like any industry, but it can be a soft place to land for veterans transitioning out of the service and looking for employment, community, and a higher purpose.

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

This article highlights how professors, campus military veterans centers, and military leaders can support activated service members and their families enrolled in higher education.

Time management is a valuable tool that can affect students' academic performance and their stress levels. Faculty members can teach students the importance of this skill and help them hone it.

Torrence Joseph from the Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs, State Approving Agency shares his view into 2024. Joseph highlights how SAAs and institutions can work together across the country to help student veterans and their families realize their educational goals.

Every day, spouses of active-duty service members attend college classes (either on-ground or virtually), earn their degrees, and take one more significant step forward toward launching a successful career.

Check out some tools that can be used to balance military commitments and academic success.

Professor Rosemarie Dombrowski explains how poetry can shape military inclusivity on any college campus.

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

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

Have you considered organizing a veteran employee resource group (VERG) on your campus but aren't sure where to start?

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. 

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

ISSUED isn’t merely a literary journal. It is a space for both the practice of narrative medicine with veterans and the products of narrative medicine by veterans. 

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

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

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

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

The concept of a 'whole university community' supports mental health across the entire university to include students, faculty, staff, and leaders.

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

How can your institution contribute to cultivating a pipeline for veterans who want to attend medical school?

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

PreVeteran's training is ideal for universities and colleges with smaller staffs with a desire to expand and support their military-affiliated community. 

Do veterans’ educational benefits expire? In some cases, yes. 

How can collaboration between the military, higher ed, and industry lead to student success?

Check out episode 37 of the HigherEdJobs Podcast!

Get to know these three veterans working in higher education.

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.

Inclusivity for veterans in higher education is not just about acknowledging their presence but actively involving them in shaping policies and practices. It's about giving them a seat at the table. 

Learn how Villanova University honors and tells the story of veteran alumni. 

The education life cycle includes prospectives students, matriculated students, and alumni students. Are you supporting all three? 

Check out three initial considerations for instructors with student veterans in the classroom. 

Are you a veteran looking for a career in higher education? Finding a trusted mentor has a variety of benefits.

Learn about some popular resources for student veterans and mental health and some ideas to get your campus connected to outside resources. 

Many of us know what a Purple Heart is, but what is a Purple Heart University? 

Congratulations to the 2023 HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award recipient!

As former service members transition into the civilian workplace, they will require assistance in adapting to unfamiliar professional cultures.

Does your institution map out enough succession planning? Brush up on how succession planning in higher education, or lack thereof, affects student veterans.

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

Check out this guide for faculty members on the who, what, where, when, and why of disability services.

HigherEdMilitary is excited to announce the launch of the HigherEdMilitary Spotlight Award, which highlights professionals doing an exceptional job supporting the military-affiliated population on campus.

Some institutions have recognized the importance of recruiting from a more diverse pool of applicants and have introduced targeted recruiting programs to increase the inclusion of veteran and military-affiliated candidates, has your institution? 

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?

How does your institution accommodate prior learning, work experience, transfer credit, and expedited degree completion? Check out how one institution has championed the task and learn from their tips and tricks.

A variety of discussion topics in the classroom may be triggering for veterans. Instructors can consider these several strategies to alleviate stressful and wounding scenarios for veterans in the classroom. 

Challenging higher education institutions to shift perspectives remains a critical problem, one that has broad impacts on veteran scholars and student veterans.

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. 

Many skills military service members learn, plus their experiences interacting with individuals from many cultures and backgrounds, provide an excellent foundation for a higher education career.

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

Are you working on developing strategic partnerships within your community to help your military-connected students land in the workforce? Check out these key steps.

There are many scholarships and funding opportunities for military children. Check out some funding resources for the military children on your campus.

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

Why should institutions of higher learning concentrate their employee recruitment and retention efforts on the military-adjacent population?

Instructors should consider that veterans come from all social strata, from disparate backgrounds, and have unique sets of military experiences from which they draw their own set of expectations.

Check out some ways to honor Month of the Military Child on campus!

Where does the misconception that higher education only has careers for faculty come from? We have the opportunity now to raise awareness of higher education career opportunities for veterans and their families.

How does your institution help military dependents navigate their education benefits?

Suzane Bricker shares some insights from her book that deal specifically with preventing self-isolation and dispelling myths of military learners.

As we celebrate Women’s History Month, let us not allow another month to pass by without careful thought and consideration about how we can provide more supportive learning environments for women student veterans. 

Is your institution ‘military-friendly’ or ‘veteran-friendly’ if you do not actively recruit, hire, and retain veterans as employees?

As institutions that thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion, it behooves institutions to consider how they can support the unique situations and make the college path something that is less intimidating, stressful, and daunting for prospective caregiver students. 

Have you considered how your military experience and educational background fit into a career in higher education? Just a heads up, higher education has many more careers than just teaching.

Do you have specified office hours for your community resources? See how Casper College is getting military-affiliated students connected with community partners and outside resources right on campus.

Veterans can carry expectations from their time in the service with them wherever they go, including their classrooms. High expectations, quality of relationships between class members, and classroom bonding all play a role in creating a flourishing learning environment for veterans.

This Black History Month, go beyond the surface-level recognition of racial disparities faced by African Americans, especially in academia, and act as allies in identifying and removing barriers to equitable educational opportunities for minority veterans all year.

Get a glimpse into the book, "An Instructor's Guide to Teaching Military Students" and check out some tips from the author.

Can more be done to assess credit at your institution? See how one university tackles transferring professional experience and courses into university credit.

Announcing the members of the HigherEdMilitary Advisory Council.

There are several types of peer networks that can be established for student veterans and military-affiliated students on campus. Does your campus have these five types of peer networks?

Struggling with how to turn institutional assessment into opportunities that will benefit your office or center? Start with these steps to make assessment easier and more useful.

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

When someone identifies with one of the 'stars,' it is an important glimpse into how you can best support that student, staff member, or faculty member. Everyone on campus should know their 'stars' and what it means when someone identifies with one of them.

Institutions must have effective communication channels for student veterans at the leadership, financial, and faculty levels.

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

As the decorations go up around campus and the rush is on to complete the semester's requirements, some individuals (students and faculty) may feel isolated or excluded from the season's festivities.

Creating ways to make Reserve and National Guard students feel a part of the campus community, while also allowing them to serve the country, is of utmost importance.

While many students must balance obligations from school, work, and life, student veterans may carry additional responsibilities differing from the traditional undergraduate student.

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

Since not all individuals desire traditional educational pathways, higher ed should place more emphasis on recruiting service members into certificate programs and preparation courses. 

Take a look at your institution and determine whether you could be doing more to assist military-affiliated individuals in their educational endeavors.

Offering comprehensive and accessible mental health services is critical for military-affiliated students' success. 

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.

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

To better support this population, leadership can focus on deployment policies, drill obligation policies, and education support policies.

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

If instructors are aware of the settings in which deployed military members operate, they can develop novel ideas to assist their students in overcoming difficulties associated with their deployment.

A recap of the September HigherEdMilitary Careers and Coffee discussion.

Learn about the healing power of acting courses, and other fine arts courses, for veterans struggling with the transition to civilian life. 

How can your institution shatter national averages for retaining student veterans? Learn from an institution that is leading the way. 

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

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

So, you want to work remotely? Here's what you need to clarify with your potential employer in the interview and hiring process.

While the solution to reducing academic burnout is not one-size-fits-all, these ideas can serve as a reminder for all of us in higher education as we begin another school year. How do you reduce the opportunity for burnout to take control of your studies and life?

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

Many interconnected activities are essential to increasing veteran degree attainment. University departments must work together for military-affiliated student success.

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

Does your institution offer scholarships to meet the military TA cap? Check out how some institutions are assisting military-affiliated students through TA specific scholarships and lowering costs per credit hour for service members. 

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

The delivery of education has changed and fluctuated over the past few years. Some campuses are fully online, others are completely back in-person. It is important to discuss and understand the challenges of how this affects the military-affiliated community.

If a guidance, admissions, or academic counselor wants to truly serve the student, veteran status does not matter, they have to understand how benefits work and be able to explain them as well.

Why don't more veterans look for careers in higher education? Is this a recruitment problem or a job seeker problem? There may be a gap on both ends of the equation.

Did you know that instructor positions at military service academies have educational requirements that are on par with civilian academic institutions?

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.

Currently, there is a significantly low number of higher education institutions registered as participating partners for the DoD SkillBridge Program. Higher education institutions can provide significant opportunities for transitioning veterans through this program. Is your institution utilizing this program?

It's time job applications in higher education go beyond asking for only veteran status. Job applications should also inquire about other military affiliations to better serve military families.

Despite a hearty attempt to attract this nation's veterans, the number of veterans in highly selective universities, such as Ivy League institutions, remains low and continues to be underrepresented in elite institutions. In order to attract more student veterans among Ivy League Institutions, it is essential that transitioning veterans are encouraged and supported while applying for our country's top institutions.

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

Are you transitioning into higher education from the military or helping someone do so? Check out six helpful transition tips for student veterans and college staff.

How many times have you heard academic institutions use the phrase ‘military friendly’ school? The term has become so commonplace that it has become somewhat cliché.

How is your office or department balancing remote work? Check out several tips to prepare for remote work success including making sure your IT infrastructure is ready, increasing team communication, and continuing to build team camaraderie. 

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

Last year President Biden signed the PAWS Act, which requires the VA to conduct a five-year pilot program to provide canine training to eligible veterans diagnosed with posttraumatic stress disorder. So, if you do not already see service dogs on campus, we'll likely see more accompanying our student veterans soon. Here's what to know.

Did you miss the May HigherEdMilitary Careers and Coffee session? Check out this brief overview to see where the discussion went! 

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.

When most members of society visualize a military service member, they envision a tall, muscular Caucasian male with a crew cut in a highly pressed uniform wearing highly shined dress shoes. While it is true that most of the armed forces are composed of this demographic, the number of racial minorities and females serving has been consistently rising. Now is the time for institutions to include ideas for recruiting the following veteran cohorts: females, racial minorities, and previous enlisted members. Here are three reasons why.

As educators and administrators, we should anticipate these common questions from veterans transitioning to higher education. We should also be cognizant that the way in which we answer these questions has the power to shape the veteran student's understanding about their college experience.

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.

How can higher education faculty support student veterans with disabilities? What should higher education faculty avoid doing when discussing accommodations with student veterans? Dr. Sarita Pettus-Wakefield shares her advice and experience.

When stacks of resumes for any given job posting come in, it is natural to set a criterion for wading through them. Often, these come in the forms of required education, years of experience, or relevant experience. The time has come to not allow a resume gap to be the thing that sends an applicant's file to the slush pile.

When it comes to understanding service-connected hearing loss and tinnitus, do you know the 'Top Ten Things Student Veterans Would Like Faculty to Know'? Find out in this article.

As we celebrate Women's History Month, we decided to take a moment to advocate for why higher education should hire more women veterans. Jill Hinton Wolfe, a veteran working in higher education herself, highlights several reasons universities should hire more female veterans.

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

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

Kat Schorr's strategy combines advising best practices and coaching skills to form a holistic approach to supporting a military/veteran student’s academic persistence. It focuses on facts of the situation, but also teases out other factors contributing to the larger issue. It asks the student to understand the objective, explore options, make a plan, and take action. It is centered on performance but has a strong emphasis on personal responsibility and requires accountability.

With over 53 million unpaid caregivers in the United States, it is an almost absolute certainty that an organization will employ a caregiver at some point in time. It's time for every organization, higher education included, to think about how to ensure the workplace environment, policies, and procedures ensure success for these employees.

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

Having a university champion at the highest levels of your institution is essential for military-connected students, faculty, and staff on campus. Jill Hinton Wolfe shares an email template for reaching out to leaders at your institution.

Improving VA work-study provides the opportunity to support student veterans "to, through, and beyond" their time in higher education. In achieving that goal, our institutions and our nation, as a whole. will reap the benefits as well.

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

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

Coaching is a skill set that takes a lifetime to develop, but with some basic techniques, you can help move many student veterans to the next level of success.

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

When student veterans utilizing the GI Bill® have access to federally funded work-study positions, the easy solution is to simply allow the student veteran occupying a work-study position to support the work of the campus student veteran center. This often translates to paperwork filing, phone answering, and a minimum wage paycheck at the end of the day. These positions lack the responsibility and engagement required for true career readiness.

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

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

Theresa Coomer, an Illinois Fellow for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, shares how the opportunity of attending classes exclusively online, a great intake counselor, personal motivation, a supportive online caregiver community, and very supportive faculty helped her successfully navigated her role as both a veteran caregiver and graduate student.

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

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

In honor of Military Family Appreciation Month, Andrew Hibel talks with Marie Burnside of Grand Valley State University about her role as a military spouse and how it influences her work in higher education. Burnside also shares insight on how colleges and universities can better serve military families.

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

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

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

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

While a 100 percent retention rate for student veterans is not realistic, colleges and universities can greatly increase the number of veteran graduates by adopting one vital staff position.

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

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.

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

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

If an institution is genuinely looking to be more veteran inclusive, ensuring that their degree and training programs can be covered by the GI Bill® is a necessary step. If you personally aim to be more veteran inclusive in your work on campus, learning about the GI Bill® can be your first move.

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

With the return of fall, those of us in higher education are once again welcoming new students to campus! A formal orientation is one way we enrich this process. Importantly, an effective student orientation can lay the foundation for future student success and retention. This is particularly applicable in the case of student veterans.

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

In dedicated efforts to increase veteran enrollment in, and graduation from, the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) program at The College of St. Scholastica (CSS) the veteran cohort model has been the most significant in promoting student success. The BSN program now has a 96 percent graduation rate. Pearson and White advocate that the same cohort model could be implemented in other degree programs.

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

Mike Brown M.S., from Villanova University and former student veteran, shares how we can create a sense of belonging, or community, on campus where veterans not only show up but want to be there.

Very few employers, higher education included, have set up the systems, processes, and mindsets to effectively hire veterans into the right positions. In honor of National Hire A Veteran Day (July 25), here are six ways employers make the hiring process harder on both themselves and veterans than it needs to be, and how institutions can be more veteran and military inclusive.

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

College faculty will have instances in which they realize there are military veterans in their class. This article will highlight certain ideas that faculty need to be aware of in order to foster a supportive classroom environment for veterans. As with all of our articles, this is not an exhaustive list but does provide a firm foundation for faculty that are working with veterans in the classroom. 

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

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

For many student veterans, the perception is that a business degree, particularly a master’s in business administration (MBA), is the quickest way to achieve their goals. But is it?

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.

June is PTSD Awareness Month. Jill Hinton Wolfe walks through how student veterans are not their trauma. This article provides tips for accommodating student veterans who suffer from trauma and answers 'What are the potential classroom triggers for student veterans?'

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

Women are joining the military in larger and larger numbers. So, when these women show up on our college campuses, we have to find ways to better serve their unique needs.

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

Faculty members have the unique opportunity to provide support for military-connected students. Let's talk about best practices for bolstering the educational needs of this population.

This article addresses misconceptions regarding combat experience, military trauma, and the mission and purpose of the military that are present in higher education.

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

Many higher education institutions want to be veteran friendly, but debates circulate on what being veteran friendly entails. David Vacchi encourages campuses to revisit veteran friendliness goals and criteria.

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

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

By taking these small steps, faculty can display intentional interest in helping student veterans and service members achieve their goals and establish comfortable learning environments.

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

Why higher education needs to stop treating student veterans like traditional students and continue focusing on connecting student veterans with helpful services they need.

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

It is important for faculty and staff in higher education to recognize that generalizing a veteran based on stereotypes can be misleading and can easily lead to alienating.

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.

The question has been posed: is the mental health of student veterans a higher concern now because of the effects of COVID-19, and if so, what can we do?

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.

This recent study compares the perceptions of student veterans attending campus orientation sessions with, and without, veteran focused sessions.

When financial resources and time are limited, small teams may be the only way forward in reaching various initiatives. Small teams can still make a big impact. There are three essential steps you can take to overcome your first obstacles as a small team.

Cadets training to be officers in the U.S. armed forces have faced unique challenges due to COVID-19. Some colleges are finding creative solutions to these challenges.

The new scholarship supports undergraduate and graduate studies. Current UW veteran students are using scholarships to make a real difference for the veteran community.

The military and veteran affinity group at Penn State aims to enhance the professional and personal advancement of those with direct and indirect military affiliations.

A military veteran, with nearly 10 years of soldiering behind her, is using her own transition to student life after military service to create a new campus group.

This study highlights how the complexity of identity can complicate our understanding and support of female student veterans on campus.

A multimillion-dollar gift, from Joseph P. Healey, will help Brown University reach its goal of doubling the number of U.S. military veterans enrolled as undergraduates.

A qualitative study on identity and negotiation of identity for community college student veterans who have been in combat.

With ongoing efforts to increase veteran enrollment at highly selective colleges, here's a breakdown of the number of student veterans per institution in 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."

From military to medicine, at WSU's Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, 10 percent of the current first-year medical students were service members. 

The broader university community benefits from military service members and student veterans who bring a diversity of ideas and experiences to campus. 

Green Zones are safe places for UNG student veterans. Spaces marked with Green Zone stickers indicate which faculty or staff member has been trained to assist student veterans. 

How the SkillBridge program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University helps service members translate their military experience into a civilian career.  

The University’s ninth annual Military Appreciation Week will take place virtually and include special events and programming. 

Why executive leaders in higher education, looking for creative ways to keep veteran employees engaged, should consider establishing veteran employee resource groups.

Student veterans often bring multiple assets to writing classrooms. Read some of the special considerations instructors should note when working with student veterans.

One of the main ways higher education institutions can help student veterans is by implementing strong veterans' programs on college campuses.

Veterans Day on college campuses will look a bit different this year. See how Student Veterans of America plans to host meaningful events.

From a means to an end to a transformative experience, how this Navy SEAL who was deployed three times during his college studies, found the value in higher education.

Why institutions need to eliminate academic, financial, and social barriers on campus for student veterans. 

Why higher education institutions should report uniform metrics like graduation rates, employment outcomes, and debt-to-income ratios, to better serve not just veteran students, but all students. 

Student veterans at a small midwestern community college collaborated to develop engaging programs and resources for veterans transitioning from soldier to student. The veteran group worked with college administration, veteran organizations, and community partners to develop a Veterans Resource Center (VRC) on campus.

What Arizona State University is doing to help veterans and elite athletes adjust to civilian life. 

Strategic crisis planning for higher education, three key tips from the military. 

Four questions for Chris Mayer, associate dean for strategy and initiatives, an associate professor of philosophy at the United States Military Academy at West Point, and a colonel in the U.S. Army.

Veterans are an asset to any institution with their leadership talents, drive, and desire to serve. It is important to integrate these aspects of their lives and service into their education.

The scholarship of $25,000 per year complements educational benefits available to veteran graduate students in five schools at Vanderbilt University. 

The university will receive $261,888 per year for the next five years beginning September 1.

Amazon, in partnership with City University of Seattle, is offering an online certification program for military veteran employees. 

PAVE is a peer support program that connects incoming student veterans on college campuses with student veterans who are trained as Peer Advisors. 

PAVE operates at 46 colleges across the country with advisors that help newcomers learn the ropes and find solutions to challenges, camaraderie, and support on campus. 

The Student Veteran Services center at UT-Austin offers training every semester on military culture and academic advising for faculty and staff. 

The phone campaign, called Operation Buddy Check, will reach out to student veterans on campus this week. 

The Texas A&M University System, Texas Workforce Commission, Combined Arms, Wal-Mart Foundation, Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families, Texas Veterans Commission, and others have teamed up to create the new all-inclusive experience for military veterans and their families. 

Despite high unemployment in some areas and a health pandemic, veterans stress the importance of networking veteran to veteran when finding jobs. 

To be veteran ready, higher education institutions need to break down barriers and stereotypes and have a deeper understanding of veterans in the hiring process.

From 2012, this report highlights data from 690 higher education institutions and the state of their programs and services for veterans and service members on campus.

For no cost, the Providence Clemente Veterans’ Initiative is an opportunity for veterans to experience a college classroom and earn six transferable credits. 

The free intensive weeklong virtual program focuses on college preparation experiences for recent veterans and current military.

Thanks to the recent donation, the university is now developing a new Veteran-to-Executive Transition program (W&M VET) that will prepare veterans for excellence in civilian leadership roles.