How the CSU Helps Student Veterans Thrive After Service

Check out this news article about how California State University – Fullerton is continuing to excel at serving student veterans.
November/December 2025 Peer Advisor of the Month: Gennifer Newby, University of Oregon

From Ethan Bross, Team Leader, University of Oregon: “Gennifer Newby stands out as a Peer Advisor because she combines strong leadership with genuine empathy and approachability. She sets clear expectations, follows through on commitments, and fosters a friendly, inclusive environment where others feel supported and motivated. Her communication is consistent and transparent, and she handles […]
November/December 2025 Team Leader of the Month: Graham (Robert) Preston, Chemeketa Community College

From Nate Easton, Veteran Services Coordinator, Chemeketa Community College: “Robert is an outstanding mentor and motivational presence within the PAVE office. No matter what task is sent his way, Robert faces them head on and always tries to get other students involved. As a Team Leader Robert is responsible for submitting the biweekly reports and […]
November/December 2025 Featured Campus: Central Oregon Community College

“The Central Oregon Community College (COCC) PAVE Team has shown a strong commitment to supporting their student veterans on campus. Their focus on growing involvement with their campus and wider community, in addition to growing their team, highlights their dedication to providing outstanding service to their students,” says Emma Czajka, PAVE Program Coordinator. COCC has […]
UM-Flint celebrates 11 years as a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly School

Check out this news article about how the University of Michigan – Flint is continuing to excel at serving student veterans.
October 2025 Peer Advisor of the Month: Riley Danaher, Bowling Green State University

From Bryan Bills, Veteran Services Coordinator, Bowling Green State University: “Although Riley has only been part of our team for less than a semester, she has quickly distinguished herself as an exceptional Peer Advisor. From day one, she embraced her role with enthusiasm and initiative, taking the lead on outreach logs, personally following up with […]
October 2025 Team Leader of the Month: Anthony Rima, Johnson County Community College

From Princess Llewellyn, Team Leader, Johnson County Community College: “He’s a grade A nomination not only for his hard work and dedication to his peers with open and clear lines of communication, but also because of the work he does on the back end, helping to organize and create events to help assist, engage, and […]
October 2025 Featured Campus: University of Nevada – Las Vegas

“The University of Nevada – Las Vegas PAVE team has been incredibly active and dedicated in their efforts supporting student veterans on campus. They excel at connecting students to resources and offering thorough assistance to a large population of first semester students while balancing the needs of their team. The quality and breadth of work […]
September 2025 Featured Campus: Wayne State University

“The Wayne State University PAVE team has done a commendable job providing support, resources, and community to their military-connected students. Over the summer, they have been building on an already strong foundation to keep growing the program on their campus, training new team members, and engaging with students over the summer. Their positive outlook and […]
September 2025 Peer Advisor of the Month: Montrice Moore, Wanye State University

From Carissa Bennett, Team Leader, Wayne State University: “Montrice has been an invaluable member of our WSU PAVE team for just over a year, and during that time he has played an integral role in expanding our presence and strengthening our impact on student veterans at Wayne State University. From his very first day, it was […]