As the veteran services specialist at Northeastern University, I’m honored to serve our veterans and servicemembers on campus by helping them navigate the services we offer. I know first-hand the challenges of separating from the military, looking for employment, finding a place to live, and starting school after years away from the classroom. I’m proud to say that when I ... Read More »
I came to Northeastern University College of Professional Studies for my bachelor’s in Leadership after having served in the Air Force from 2000 to 2004, including two Operation Iraqi Freedom deployments to Egypt and Quatar. Based on my experience and my work with veterans, students and educators, I can attest that veterans positively impact the classroom. I’ve found that veterans approach ... Read More »
According to a report released this week, more than half of the veterans who got money for college under the GI Bill from 2002 through 2013 graduated—51.7 percent of student veterans earned their degree or certificate. The study, which was conducted by the advocacy group Student Veterans of America (SVA), is the most comprehensive study to date— drawing on almost ... Read More »