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Student veterans worry coronavirus outbreak will hurt graduation goals
A new survey from Student Veterans of America shows significant concerns from members about the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on their studies.
Advocates call for new VA office focusing on transition issues
The proposed Veterans Economic Opportunity Administration would be headed by an under secretary reporting directly to the VA Secretary.
Former airman named SVA Student Veteran of the Year
A 25-year-old Air Force veteran has won the Student Veterans of America's highest individual honor.
By Natalie Gross
‘Call of Duty’ star Jamie Gray Hyder: ‘It takes bravery’ to be a student veteran
"Call of Duty" actress Jamie Gray Hyder has played many roles in front of the camera, but it's who she is behind the scenes that drew her to the Student Veterans of America conference in San Antonio — with a special message for former service members.
By Natalie Gross
The Library of Congress wants you to help preserve history
At the Student Veterans of America national conference, a specialist from the Veterans History Project shared how you can help preserve veterans stories for the Library of Congress with just a few everyday tools.
By Natalie Gross
Gen. George Casey's 6 keys to success for student veterans
Gen. George Casey, former Army Chief of Staff and now a Student Veterans of America board member, shared his six keys for success with student veterans at the organization's national conference Jan. 6.
By Natalie Gross
Engaging LGBTQ student vets on your campus
Panelists at the Student Veterans of America national conference Friday shared their experiences during a discussion on what it’s like to be a veteran who is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer and how campuses can better engage student veterans in this group.
By Natalie Gross
Student Veterans of America turns 10
Celebrating its 10th year, Student Veterans of America has grown to the largest chapter-based student organization in the country, with 1,500 chapters in all 50 states and four countries, representing 700,000 of the 1.1 million student veterans in higher education.
By Natalie Gross
A student vet's guide to corporate recruiters
Everything student vets need to know to make the most of their interactions with corporate recruiters.
By James Schmeling
Commentary: Student veterans, not veteran students
A veteran student can’t quite seem to get to graduation — a Van Wilder of sorts — who seems more inclined to be a student than becoming a graduate. A student veteran is dedicated to pursing a program of study in higher education, someone who at one point wrote a blank check up to and including their life by joining the military in service to our nation.
By Jared Lyon
More regulation needed for ‘predatory schools’?
If the Veterans Affairs Department approves a school for GI Bill funding, does that mean it’s a good school? The answer should be yes, said Tanya Ang, policy and outreach director for the nonprofit Veterans Education Success, but it isn’t.
By Natalie Gross