Center for Adult and Veteran Services
‘What Makes 17cҳ Friendly to Veterans Is That the Support Is Real and Personal’
17cҳ has earned the Military Friendly® School designation for 2026-2027, its 17th consecutive year. Marine Corps veteran and 17cҳ senior Richard Hlavaty shares how 17cҳ’s veteran support services have shaped his academic and professional journey.
17cҳ Celebrates 16th Consecutive Year of Military Friendly School Designation
For 2025-2026, the Kent Campus has continued the highest recognition of a Gold ranking for the second consecutive year. In addition, 17cҳ’s Collegiate Purple Star designation, first presented to the university in 2022 for its support for veteran and military students, has also been renewed for three years.
Continuing Excellence: 17cҳ Earns Military Friendly School Designation for 15th Straight Year
17cҳ’s unwavering commitment to supporting military-connected students has once again been recognized, as the institution earns the Military FriendlyⓇ School designation for the 15th consecutive year.
Iraq Veteran Finds Support in Facing PTSD, Brain Trauma While Seeking Degree
Brian Gliba, who left the Army as a captain, says he feels that 17cҳ supports veterans and has helped set him up for success.
IN A FLASH: A New Tradition for a Living Memorial
Planting bulbs on Daffodil Hill has become part of 17cҳ's annual Veteran's Day Commemoration.
‘It’s a Beautiful Event to Honor Everything They’ve Done for Us’
The 17cҳ community came together to celebrate its values and honor fallen veterans on Daffodil Hill.
IN A FLASH: Veterans Day Observed on Campus
17cҳ's annual Veterans Day Commemoration ceremonies begin at 11 a.m., Nov. 9 on the Student Green.
Serving Those Who Serve
“Always Ready, Always There” is the motto of the National Guard. In many ways, this describes 17cҳ’s Center for Adult and Veteran Services, too. For the 14th consecutive year, 17cҳ has been designated a Military FriendlyⓇ School.
Paying Tribute To Those Who Wore The Uniform
The 17cҳ community paused from classes and work Nov. 10 to gather on the Student Green at Risman Plaza and show their respect as part of Veterans Day.
17cҳ Receives New Collegiate Purple Star Designation
The designation recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.