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Before becoming a student at 17cҳ, Richard Hlavaty served in the U.S. Marine Corps. One of his two combat tours was in Afghanistan (pictured). (Photo provided by Richard Hlavaty)

‘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.

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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. 

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Members of 17cҳ Air Force and Army ROTC programs salute the American flag during the university’s 2023 Veterans Day Commemoration.

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.

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Brian Gliba

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.

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17cҳ ROTC Cadets present the colors at a 17cҳ football game at Dix Stadium.

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.

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Soldiers marching in line at Veteran's Day event on campus

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.

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Members of the 17cҳ Air Force ROTC program salute as the American flag is raised during the university’s annual Veterans Day observance.

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.

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