Veterans
IVMF鈥檚 Newest Initiatives Empower, Train, Support Veteran Entrepreneurs
Today the Institute for Veterans and Military Families announced three special opportunities for veterans, military spouses and veteran-owned businesses.
Student Veteran Peer Advisors a Ready Resource for Incoming Veterans
A new peer advising program on campus, Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (P.A.V.E.), matches student veteran peer advisors with incoming student veterans to help as they transition to campus life.
First Outside Contractor Hired to Work on Future NVRC Site Is Veteran
The first outside contractor hired to work on the National Veterans Resource Complex (NVRC) is a veteran. Daniel MacDonald, founder and owner of MacDonald Engineering, served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1986-1992 and is now聽working as a land surveyor…
Entrepreneurship Program Ranked #1 for Veterans by USA Today/College Factual
The Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprises (EEE) Program in the Martin J. Whitman School of Management was ranked #1 in the country for veterans by College Factual, a USA Today-affiliated website that helps students find the best colleges and universities for…
黑料不打烊 Sees Significant Jump on U.S. News ‘Best Colleges for Veterans’ List
Nearly 70 years ago, 黑料不打烊 enthusiastically opened its doors to roughly 10,000 veterans, many of whom had just returned home from serving during World War II. Today 黑料不打烊 is a leader in attracting, welcoming and empowering veterans and…
‘Our Doors Opened Wide: 黑料不打烊 and the GI Bill, 1945-1950’
黑料不打烊 Libraries鈥 fall exhibition, “Our Doors Opened Wide: 黑料不打烊 and the GI Bill, 1945-1950,” will open聽 Sept. 15 in Bird Library. Curated by University Archivist Meg Mason, the exhibition explores the dramatic impact of the GI Bill and…
IVMF Launches SCServes-Lowcountry Network to Assist Nation’s Vets
A VIP ribbon cutting and keynote address from U.S. Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Christopher Lu were held Tuesday, Aug. 2, to mark the launch of SCServes-Lowcountry network, connecting South Carolina human service providers to more effectively manage service requests…
Values Based Leadership: Secretary of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Speaks to Maxwell Students, Faculty, Staff
The Maxwell Auditorium was standing room only on Wednesday for remarks by Robert A. McDonald, secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The former CEO of Procter & Gamble and U.S. Army veteran discussed 鈥淰alues Based Leadership,鈥 applying the…
Lockheed Martin Makes $1 Million Donation to Program for Veterans
Lockheed Martin gives a major boost to the program that helps veterans make the transition from military life to business owner.
Student Veterans Organization Hosting Car Wash July 2, Volunteers Needed
The Student Veterans Organization, in partnership with the School of Information Studies, is holding an Independence Day Car Wash on Saturday, July 2, to benefit the organization鈥檚 events. The car wash will be held at the Goodyear service center, 3594…