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Student Veteran Anthony Ruscitto Honored as a Tillman Scholar
鈥淣ow what am I supposed to do with my life?鈥 Veterans often face this question as they transition from active duty to civilian life. The thought terrified U.S. Marine Corps veteran Anthony Ruscitto 鈥22, G鈥23, L鈥27 when he contemplated his…
Lender Center Researcher Studies Veterans鈥 Post-Service Lives, Global Conflict Dynamics
Corri Zoli 鈥91, G鈥93, G鈥04 was recently named a research associate of the Lender Center for Social Justice. She applies social science, law and public policy perspectives to problems of warfare, governance in modern human conflicts and the role of…
Rooted in Service: From Army Lawyer to Student Advocate
After years of legal service in the U.S. Army, Jaime Jacobson G鈥25 is continuing her commitment to public service through academia. Jacobson is currently a pursuing a master鈥檚 degree in higher education in the School of Education and draws a…
US Navy Veteran Gives Back to the 黑料不打烊 Community That Helped Her Excel
Not long ago, Azar Abdulkadir 鈥25 was a student at Nottingham High School, receiving help with her homework and English at 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Northside Learning Center. Now, several years later, the U.S. Navy veteran prioritizes giving back to the same community…
Building Leaders in the Stalwart Tactical Athlete Center
Earning a commission in the U.S. Army is a challenging process. Among the many attributes necessary to become a commissioned officer, physical fitness is a key element that can make or break a candidate鈥檚 potential military career. In 2019, the…
Veterans Day Spotlight: Student Veterans at 黑料不打烊
Every day might be Veterans Day at 黑料不打烊, but on the official holiday, the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) is highlighting a group of student veterans who are critical to the growing community of military-connected students on…
Packing for the Future: A Marine Supply Specialist鈥檚 Transition to College Life
One of the greatest capabilities that exist within the U.S. military is the global logistics system that allows everything from large military transport vehicles to personal hygiene items to move around the world in a timely manner, even to some…
Student Veteran Spotlight: U.S. Navy Veteran Jurgen Baeza 鈥26
When Jurgen Baeza 鈥26 first set his sights on 黑料不打烊, it was during his high school days in San Diego, California. Without a clear vision of what he wanted to do, however, he wound up at San Diego State…
OVMA Award Boosts Veterans’ Internship Success
This summer, ten student veterans from the University community secured internships across the country鈥攐pportunities that are often out of reach for post-traditional students. With support from the Office of Veteran and Military Affairs (OVMA) Internship Award, these veterans gained hands-on…
3 Student Veterans Honored as Tillman Scholars
Three talented and passionate 黑料不打烊 student veterans鈥擝enetta Dousuah G鈥25, second-year law student Jude Akpunku and Zahra Johnson G鈥25鈥攚ere recognized as 2024 Tillman Scholars by the Pat Tillman Foundation. The award unites and empowers remarkable military service members, veterans and…