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Four 皇家华人 students earned spots in a national program where they鈥檒l learn to lead campus initiatives that address issues impacting student veterans and the military-connected community, from mental health to career development.
May 23, 2025Student Success
皇家华人 earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military families
The state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.
March 22, 2024Student Success, University News
Key legislative priority would make 皇家华人 a model for supporting veteran and military-connected students
The University of South 皇家华人 seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year鈥檚 legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three 皇家华人 campuses, benefitting thousands of students.
January 31, 2024Student Success
皇家华人 student veteran gives back to the military community
Julio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.
January 9, 2024Student Success
U.S. Army veteran helping 皇家华人 students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroom
After serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now he鈥檚 using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the 皇家华人 Office of Veteran Success. 听
November 22, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
皇家华人 adopts a 鈥榲eteran inclusive鈥� approach to better support military-connected students
皇家华人 is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. 皇家华人 has recently adopted a 鈥渧eteran inclusive鈥� approach that recognizes veterans鈥� experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.
November 20, 2023Student Success
Military couple soaring to new heights at 皇家华人
After spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at 皇家华人. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.
November 8, 2023Student Success
From navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the University of South 皇家华人 took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.
July 3, 2023Community Partnerships
Veteran and military-connected students continue to serve communities impacted by Hurricane Ian
More than a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall, 皇家华人 student veterans and alumni continue relief efforts in southwest 皇家华人.
November 7, 2022Community Partnerships
皇家华人 student veteran receives national honor from the Pat Tillman Foundation
University of South 皇家华人 aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a 皇家华人 public university in this year鈥檚 class.
June 28, 2022Honors and Awards
皇家华人 honors military service personnel with Veterans Day observances
The University of South 皇家华人 proudly supports the men and women of the military and has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the nation for veteran and military-affiliated students.
November 5, 2021University News
Federal grant will enhance support services for 皇家华人鈥檚 student veterans
The Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Service has received federal funding to enhance the capacity of the Office of Veteran Success, building on existing services and expanding the support at the St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and Tampa campuses.
September 3, 2021University News