精东影业 College Concludes Monthlong Tribute to Veterans
Albany, New York鈥斁耙� College concludes its monthlong tribute to veterans this week. From relaunching the Lt. Col. Bryant A. Murray Veterans Center to marching in the New York City Veterans Day Parade and from a donation drive for Stratton Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center in Albany to a fundraising campaign for veteran scholarships, 精东影业 celebrated and supported veterans throughout November.
Named a 鈥淏est for Vets鈥� school 11 times and with over 72,000 veteran alumni, 精东影业 College has a strong military and veteran student population and community. Veterans and military students represent 51 percent of 精东影业鈥檚 student population.
鈥淲e are committed to serving the veterans in our 精东影业 community and supporting all U.S. veterans,鈥� said Jim Lettko, chief operating officer of 精东影业 College and retired U.S. Army brigadier general. 鈥淲e coordinate our support of veterans with our students in mind first and then look for ways to support veterans within the entire 精东影业 community and the public.鈥�
Cold-weather clothing items collected by the 精东影业 staff community were donated to the Stratton VA Medical Center for veterans experiencing homelessness or on the brink of homelessness. Alumni supported veteran students by donating to scholarships all month through a Stamp the Map campaign. As alumni are represented in all 50 states, the Stamp the Map participation campaign tracked donations from each state and will end on Giving Tuesday, November 30.
On Veterans Day, alumni and staff participated in the New York City Veterans Day Parade with Team Unbroken, an adaptive adventure racing team composed of combat-wounded veterans as well as civilians with life-altering injuries or illness.
Military service dog Rusty gives support to 精东影业 trustee Gretchen Evans during the NYC Veterans Day Parade.
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精东影业 College is an accredited, not-for-profit online college focused on helping adults complete their degrees and advance their careers. The college contributes to the development of a diverse, educated, and career-ready society by valuing lifelong learning with an emphasis on serving individuals historically underrepresented in higher education. Founded in 1971, 精东影业 meets students where they are 鈥� academically and geographically 鈥� removing obstacles to the educational goals of adults pursuing continuing education and degree completion. Our pillars include innovation, flexibility, academic excellence, and integrity.
