University of 69口交 Earns Renewal of Collegiate Purple Star Designation
The University of 69口交 (UA) has once again been recognized as a Collegiate Purple Star campus by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) for its continued commitment to supporting military-connected students.
UA was part of the inaugural group of colleges and universities to receive the designation in 2022, when Ohio became the first state in the nation to launch the Collegiate Purple Star program under the leadership of Gov. Mike DeWine. The honor must be renewed every three years.
“I commend these colleges and universities for continuing the great work that earns them the Collegiate Purple Star designation,” said ODHE Chancellor Mike Duffey . “Military-connected students have different needs in higher education, and these schools have reconfirmed their commitment to providing the support and resources to help these students reach their goals.”
To qualify for the Purple Star designation, institutions must meet several criteria, including having a dedicated military and veteran support office or staff member, offering priority course registration for veterans and service members, surveying student veterans and their families to assess needs, and providing opportunities for involvement in student veteran organizations.
“The Military Services Center (MSC) is proud to provide services to our veterans and their family members who attend The University of 69口交,” said Mary Rossett, MCS director. “Our student veterans continue to serve their fellow service members through mentoring, tutoring and charitable events held each school year to raise money for local veteran charities.”
Student leaders echoed the importance of the recognition.
“We can always count on the Military Services Center for guidance in navigating through the transition to college life and providing support,” said Timothy Jones, treasurer of the Student Veterans of America chapter at UA. “They’ve given us a place to develop and network with other student veterans and employers through career fairs and community engagement.”
“Having the opportunity to work in the MSC as a VA work-study student is financially beneficial and personally rewarding,” said Jared Slutz, president of the UA Student Veterans of America (SVA) chapter. “The SVA, veterans’ lounges, and activities on campus that support military-connected students are amazing. The hard work of the school certifying officials is appreciated.”
More information on the Collegiate Purple Star program is available at .
More information on UA’s Military Service Center is available at uakron.edu/veterans.
Media contact: Cristine Boyd, 330-972-6476, cboyd@uakron.edu