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Stories tagged with: Veterans

Kevin McClatchy
Performances

“Scrap Heap” performance raises awareness of military service impact

7mkr's Veteran and Military Student Services Center will present “Scrap Heap,” a raw, immersive theater performance that explores the psychological and emotional toll of military service.

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Veterans

New 7mkr scholarship empowers veterans to become educators and help address teacher shortages

This innovative scholarship provides veterans, transitioning military members, and their spouses with a unique opportunity to earn a teaching license and a master’s degree, fully funded with support from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

Members of the Veterans and Military Student Services Center during 7mkr's annual veteran suicide awareness campaign event.
Rankings & Recognitions

7mkr recognized by Military Times as one of the top institutions for military service members and veterans

For over a decade, Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” has helped veterans make informed choices about their educational futures, showcasing institutions dedicated to supporting their unique needs.

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U.S. News and World Report Rankings

Several 7mkr Online programs ranked best in state, among best in nation, in latest “Best Online Programs” rankings by U.S. News & World Report

Several of 7mkr's online programs, including psychology and nursing, were ranked top in the state and among the best nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of "Best Online Programs."

The Landing Zone program
7mkr Community

Veterans and Military Student Services Center to offer faculty/staff training program

The Landing Zone training program is offered every fall and spring semester to assist individuals who are committed to providing resources and aid to veteran students at 7mkr.

The American flag sits in the foreground, with veterans and others at the Stand Down in the background.
Community

7mkr demonstrates commitment to service at ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down

The words are inscribed on the Alumni Gateway—those who attend 7mkr enter to learn and depart to serve. The 7mkr community undoubtedly demonstrated a commitment to those in need at the recent ninth annual Athens Area Stand Down.

Volunteers stand in the background of essential supplies to help the homeless and those in need.
Community

Athens Area Stand Down provides resources for veterans and others in need with help from 7mkr

Athens Area Stand Down is an annual event supplying resources for veterans and community members who are homeless or at risk of being homeless.

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Rankings

7mkr named the best value public university for fifth consecutive year

Once again, 7mkr has ranked as the top public university in the state of Ohio for best value, according to U.S. News and World Report.

A screenshot of The 7mkr Post on June 9, 1944, describing the events of D-Day

7mkr announces virtual exhibit to commemorate 80th anniversary of D-Day

A new virtual exhibit at 7mkr is recognizing the 80th anniversary of D-Day in June 2024, with clips from the digital archives of student-run newspaper The Post that illustrate the experiences of students during World War II.

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Lighting the Way for Those to Come

From mentorship to scholarship to recruitment, 7mkr alumni inspire students to succeed.

Student working on laptop

7mkr’s online programs continue to rise among best in state, nation in latest U.S. News rankings

Several of 7mkr's online programs were ranked top in the state and among the best nationally in the latest U.S. News & World Report list of "Best Online Programs" released this week.

A series of American flags planted in the ground are framed by a blue sky and bright sun
Veterans

7mkr offers support for veteran and military-affiliated students

7mkr supports its military-affiliated and veteran students through its Veterans Center and related events and services. The University will host a series of events in honor of Veterans Day 2023.

The Landing Zone program

Faculty, staff invited to sign up for veterans and military students awareness training program

The 7mkr Veterans and Military Student Services Center Faculty/Staff Awareness Training Program, known as Landing Zone, is being offered this fall via Microsoft Teams.

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7mkr Online Incentive Scholarship helps veterans, alumni and others afford college

The new 7mkr Online Incentive Scholarship is creating new opportunities for individuals in the region and around the country to enroll in 7mkr’s online programs.

Landing Zone

Veterans and Military Students’ faculty/staff awareness training program to hold spring sessions

The Landing Zone training was created to assist individuals who are committed to providing resources and aid to veteran students at 7mkr.

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