Texas A&M University System Office of Veteran & Military Services

We are excited to kick off a three-year project with our colleagues at Student Veterans of America to better understand what veteran service means in Texas through #NVESTinTexas. This project would not be possible without the generous support of Greater Texas Foundation. Follow #NVESTinTexas for updates.

Don't miss the opportunity to join us as we bring together experts, leaders, and advocates to discuss advancing veteran success in higher education. Whether you're a veteran service provider, faculty member, or community partner, this event is for you!

Exciting News! Registration is now open for the 16th Annual Texas A&M System Military-Affiliated Student Symposium! Join us October 21-22, 2024, at the Memorial Student Center at Texas A&M University, College Station, for two days of learning, collaboration, and innovation as we bring together leaders, educators, and advocates committed to supporting military-affiliated students. 🔹 Event Details 📅 Date: October 21-22, 2024 📍 Location: Memorial Student Center, Texas A&M University 🔹 Registration Deadline: October 18, 2024 🔹 Hotel Accommodations: Special rates available at the Texas A&M Hotel & Conference Center and Aloft College Station – book by September 20, 2024. For more details and to register, visit our event site: https://lnkd.in/gjKUQhcF Questions? Feel free to reach out to veterans@tamus.edu or 979.847.7389. Let’s come together to spark change for the success of our military-affiliated students! 🔥 #VeteranSuccess #HigherEd #MilitaryStudents

🌟 Celebrating Excellence! Congratulations to Alexis Malveaux, Veteran Services Coordinator at Tarleton State University, on receiving the Veteran Support Excellence Award! 🏆 "Alexis has reliably demonstrated exemplary dedication, innovation, and leadership in her role, making significant improvements to our Hazlewood processing procedures and expanding our operations to better serve our students,” said Director of Veteran Relations Stephanie Kittelson, who nominated Malveaux for the award. Join us in recognizing Alexis Malveaux's outstanding commitment to supporting our veteran community and ensuring their success! 🎉 Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gJwUnDtN #VeteranSupport #ExcellenceAward #TarletonStateUniversity #StudentSuccess

🌟 Honoring Excellence! Congratulations to Janneth Najera, United States Marine Corps Veteran and Graduate Student at Texas A&M University, for receiving the Student Veteran Excellence Award! 🏆 Janneth has exemplified the core values of both the military and our campus community, demonstrating exceptional service and advocacy for fellow student veterans. Her dedication and leadership are truly inspiring. "It is truly an honor to have been nominated by my peers to receive this award. Since transitioning to civilian life, I have remained steadfast in my commitment to serving others. As a passionate advocate for veterans’ rights, I tirelessly work to ensure that the sacrifices of servicemen and women are honored and recognized," says Janneth. Join us in celebrating Janneth Najera's outstanding achievement and commitment to making a difference! 🎉 Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/gG-599zq #StudentVeteran #ExcellenceAward #TAMU #VeteransAdvocate

There's less than one month remaining to submit your proposals! Make sure they are submitted by June 24th to be considered at tx.ag/2024proposal.

Our Associate Director, Monteigne Long, recently shared insights with The Battalion, Texas A&M's student newspaper, discussing the OVMS receiving the William Pearson Tolley Champion for Veterans in Higher Education Award. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gfKMaBEU

The Texas A&M University System won a national honor for its commitment to student veterans! The System's Office of Veteran & Military Services was awarded The William Pearson Tolley Champion for Veterans in Higher Education Award by Student Veterans of America. More about the honor: tx.ag/TAMUS011924

The Office of Veteran & Military Services is thrilled to announce that we’ve been honored with the William Pearson Tolley Champion for Veterans in Higher Education Award at the Student Veterans of America NatCon 2024 in January!    This award recognizes an exceptional commitment to improving institutions and creating better, more welcoming learning environments for student veterans.   We take pride in our impact on veteran education, whether through advocacy, public policy, service, research, or other meaningful initiatives. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the dedication of our team and the support of our community.

Thank you, Texas A&M University-San Antonio for hosting the Symposium and making it a memorable event!