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To build and maintain a community of University of Maryland students, staff, faculty, and alumni, all who have served in the US military, that supports a seamless transition from military life to civilian college life and provides support for continued growth in mind, body, and spirit, carrying the pride and confidence established in the military into the college experience as well as future careers for veteran alumni.
The new Veterans Center is located in 1122 Cole Field House. Thanks to a generous donation from Board of Trustee member Gordon England, the space is exclusively available for student veterans. Come spend time with each other while on campus, get a cup of coffee, watch TV, use our computers, or study.To gain access to the Veterans Center, e-mail vetstudentlife@umd.edu
On April 17, 2013, the "Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013" was signed into Maryland Law in effort to achieve full employment for Maryland veterans by 2015.
The Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 removes certain barriers to employment that service members often face when making the transition from military service to the civilian work force. The bill also expedites the occupational and professional licensing process for military spouses when a military family moves to Maryland.
First Lady Michelle Obama, Governor O'Mally and Lt. Governor Brown among others got to hear from our very own Andrew Hite. Andrew Hite, a UMD TerpVet was asked to introduce Ms. Obama who spoke at the signing. Andrew also shared his own story as a 23-year Navy career Veteran who then survived an explosion that left him with a traumatic brain injury. He shared that that none of his military career training and experiences were deemed credit worthy in the college transfer process. Overcoming these profound challenges, we are proud to say that Andy Hite will be graduating in May. Thankfully, this new legislation will help make this transition easier for those in this situation going forth.
Andy was joined by his family and Dr. Marsha Guenzler-Stevens, Director of the Adele H. Stamp Student Union - a steadfast advocate and leader for UMD's student Veteran population.
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Getting access to the Veteran Student Life Lounge
In order to get access, the student will need to provide two pieces of information:
1) Proof of service (i.e., DD214, Armed Forces Service ID card)
2) University identification number (UID)
This information can be sent to our email account vetstudentlife@umd.edu or you can call (301) 405-9605 to set up an appointment to show such identification.
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The University of Maryland, College Park is dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for Veterans and active duty service members. The UMD Veterans Initiative Scholarships will provide support for Veteran students to pursue their educational goals. The scholarships are intended to cover direct study-related expenses such as tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Scholarships are for one year with the opportunity for current recipients to reapply in subsequent years (with the exception of the Tillman Scholarships).
Scholarship applications are due May 1, 2013.
Application: University of Maryland Veterans Scholarships Application 2013-14.docx. More information can be found in the UMD Veterans Scholarship page.
Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. Also, be sure to look at our upcoming events on our Google calendar and past events in our Veteran Student Life e-newsletter archive.
Faculty and Staff Education Guide to Student Veterans
NASPA Presentation
2012 Veterans Day Celebration
Women Veteran Health
UMD Veterans discuss their experiences as soldiers and students on the PBS NEWSHOUR.At the ten year anniversary of the war in Afghanistan, five University of Maryland student veterans describe their experiences in the military during the decade of war after 9/11, and their return to civilian life as students at The University of Maryland. Like many returning veterans, they find a divide between themselves and the greater population, for whom the wars often feel remote.
Watch After Draftless Decade of War, Gap Seen Between Miltiary, Civilians on PBS. See more from PBS NewsHour.
The Pew Research Center Report about War and Sacrifice in the Post 9/11 Era discussed in the PBS segment.
University Support & Benefits Briefing
Proud Sponsors of Veteran Student Life and student Veterans
University of Maryland is a Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success; a U.S. Department of Education program funded through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE). However, these contents do not represent an official endorsement by the Federal Government.