The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has a long history of honoring and serving student veterans. From General Pershing, UNL ROTC instructor and second ever General of the Armies of the United States, to our modern day leaders, our obligation to honor our values is the hallmark and symbol of excellence that transcends the potential that student veterans bring to UNL.
The transition from volunteer service, and for some, continued service in the military, to a college student can be an unfamiliar and a challenging experience for military connected students. Our goal is to support those students to become comfortable and aware of campus and community resources focused on academic success.
-
-
-
-
-
Free Tutoring in the Military & Veteran Success Center – Rm 16 Nebraska Union -
Over 1300 Military Connected students on campus -
Student Veterans at Spring 2018 Husker Game -
Chancellor Ronnie Green with Nebraska National Guard -
Student Veterans from Nebraska and Iowa meet at Freedom Rock in Menlo, IA during annual Ruck March to raise awareness about veteran health concerns
Events
November
Student Veterans Organization Meeting
There will NOT be a SVO meeting this month, but they will be participating in the Ruck March. (See Ruck March event for details.)
Thursday, November 21, 2024
Military Connected Women's Event
4:30 - 6 p.m. a MVSC. Free food will be available!
Please RSVP to jbrownell2@unl.edu
RSVPMonday, November, 11, 2024
Veterans Day!
UNL recognizes Veterans Day by preforming a National Roll Call. This events honors service members from the state of Nebraska who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.
The Event will start at 12:45 in the Platte River RM at City Union with a presentation of colors by the ROTC joint Color Guard, national anthem and opening remarks. Students, facutly and staff from across campus will read names of those killed in action (KIA) from WWI until present-day. This will go on for about four and a half hours, at the end there will be a short closing ceremony.
Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.
Click here to learn about the history of Veterans Day!
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Learn to Earn with STRECK
STRECK's mission is to develop and deliver quality control and diagnostic products that touch millions of lives and help validate the reputations of laboratories, hospitals, and clinicians all over the world.
For all at STRECK , the job is not simply about scientific accuracy. It is just as much about responsiveness, commitment, and responsibility. The result is something science alone cannot create: Trust.
Tuesday, November 19 - 23, 2024
The Things They Carry Ruck March
This year’s “The Things They Carry” Ruck March is being hosted by UNL alongside UNO from Nov. 19th to the 23rd.
Volunteers from both universities march nearly 60 miles to bring awareness to the increased veteran suicides every year. For the past seven years, UNL has participated in the Ruck March and students from ROTC and SVA have said its been “a rewarding volunteer opportunity. The event features student veterans, families, friends and veterans marching with an American flag and football.
Volunteers are needed to join in marching the Husker game football from Baxter Arena to Memorial Stadium. The distance will be broken up into nine shifts across four days and volunteers can sign up for any number of shifts. Transportation will be provided between locations and volunteers can start and stop at any time. All volunteers are able to join the final portion from the UNL City Union to Memorial Stadium to receive recognition during the football game. Anyone is able to volunteer.
To sign up complete this form.
Student Services
Free Tutoring
The Military & Veteran Success Center (MVSC) is excited to offer free tutoring in Math, Science, Writing, English and Spanish. Tutoring will be offered Monday – Thursday from 4:30-7:30pm in the MVSC, Room 16 of the Nebraska Union. Tutoring is sponsored by Union Pacific Railroad and the Lincoln Community Foundation.
MVSC on East Campus
Every Tuesday the MVSC will have office hours on East Campus in the Student Union starting September 3rd.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Free confidential session every other Tuesday (Oct 29, Nov 12, Nov 26, and Dec 10) from 11:00-12:00 p.m in the MVSC.
VA Expess Care
The VA is offering Express Care to all military connected at 420 Victory Park Drive, Lincoln, NE 68510 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. with no appointment necessary. Services include everyday headaches to more serious sinus infections (see attached flyer for list of all services). There are also telehealth capabilities which can be contacted at 402-489-3802 (8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.) or 402-995-6494 (3 p.m. - 7 p.m.).
View flyer 1 here.
View flyer 2 here.
Veterans Service Officer
Every other Tuesday
Starting August 27th, 1-4 p.m.
Stop by the Center for dates
Lincoln Veteran Center - Chuck Wess
Every other Monday
Start date Jan. 30th, 2-4:30 p.m.
Stop by the Center for dates
Hear about the Vet Center's mission
VITAL Program
Please see MVSC staff for more information
Virtual Veterans Coffee and Counsel
Free legal services for veterans. Veterans are paired with senior certified law students who will provide legal advice under the supervision of clinical law faculty. See flyer for complete details of the program, to include the legal issues covered, and how to apply for assistance with a legal matter.
News
- November 15, 2024
Documentary on Taiwan's fight for democracy plays at the Ross - October 28, 2024
Prospective students to connect with colleges during Oct. 28 open house - October 8, 2024
39 Huskers named to Jacht Ad Agency’s fall crew - September 30, 2024
Homecoming festivities include Battle of the Bands, festival, parade - September 24, 2024
UNL’s positive momentum reflected in U.S. News rankings - September 16, 2024
Four Huskers serve as NSRI interns with U.S. Strategic Command - September 14, 2024
40 students named to Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy - September 11, 2024
Nebraska ROTC marks 9/11 anniversary with stadium stair climb - September 11, 2024
Campus leaders outline updates to student support services - September 11, 2024
CARE hosting tailgate for campus community - September 6, 2024
Frederick aids Husker students through access to resources - July 24, 2024
114 Husker undergrads receive stipends for summer research projects - July 19, 2024
Achievements | Honors, appointments and publications for July 19
- July 16, 2024
Brost, NSE help Huskers prepare for first day on campus - July 5, 2024
Beat the heat July 5 with First Friday on campus - July 2, 2024
Nebraska in the national news: June 2024 - July 2, 2024
Engler student turns wood scraps into start-up business - June 24, 202
Nebraska Innovation Studio pilots drone course with educators CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED TO PUBLIC BEGINNING JULY 1 - June 24, 2024
Nebraska Alumni Association celebrates 150 years - June 24, 2024
Summer 2024 commencement is Aug. 17 - June 20, 2024
6,600-plus Huskers named to spring Deans’ List - June 2, 2024
Nebraska in the national news: May 2024 - June 2, 2024
East Campus Discovery Days kick off June 8 - May 16, 2024
Career of service leads Ramzah to doctoral degree - May 16, 2024
McCoy’s documentary to make television premiere May 23 - May 8, 2024
‘What happens next in agriculture will happen first in Nebraska’
Celebrating 20 Years at Nebraska!
Natalie, Congratulations on 20 years of service! We want to say thank you for your commitment and dedication to serving our students. We appreciate you and everything you do here at the Military & Veteran Success Center.
Our Service
Our goal is to encourage engagement outside the classroom through advising, career decision-making, financial planning, health services and other personal support resources.
Prospective Students
We aim to provide a support system that will ease and accelerate the transition of student veterans and their military-dependents.
Veteran Resources
We assist student veterans and military dependents in their development of academic success strategies and achieving goals through life coaching.