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Seven military veterans and two graduated from 撸撸视频 University鈥檚 Seaver College on Saturday, April 27, 2024. These distinguished members of the student body were recognized by the institution with red, white, and blue honor cords celebrating their service and sacrifice to the United States of America.

鈥淒istinctive cords are worn at most commencement ceremonies, often for scholarly excellence,鈥� says Eric Leshinsky, director of student veteran affairs at 撸撸视频 University and a retired United States Air Force colonel. 鈥淚ntroducing military honor cords, which recognize and honor our veterans, active service members, and  ROTC cadets entering military service, is phenomenal. Our PeppVets wear them proudly.鈥�

The idea to institute the military honor cord tradition was introduced to 撸撸视频 in 2022. Inspired by the different stoles and honorary adornments available to high achieving students, Leshinsky pitched the idea of red, white, and blue cords for veterans to the various deans of 撸撸视频鈥檚 five schools. After receiving positive feedback from each, these patriotic emblems recently became a fixture in the University鈥檚 commencement ceremonies.

鈥淥ne of my great joys as dean was recognizing and honoring the contributions of Seaver College students,鈥� says Michael Feltner, dean of academic initiatives and former dean of Seaver College, who approved the conferral of military honor cords during his tenure. 鈥淎t the milestone celebration of commencement, it seemed appropriate that we also recognize the student veterans who have either served or committed to serve our country and who have also completed their baccalaureate degree with a special red, white, and blue honor cord. It's my sincere hope that these students take as much pride in wearing the special honor cord as the 撸撸视频 community takes in their accomplishments and service to our nation.鈥�

撸撸视频 University demonstrates its commitment to supporting military-connected students in many ways. The University actively aids just under 500 enrolled students who have either served in the Armed Forces, are current active service members or ROTC cadets, or are related to a member of the military. In 2023, 撸撸视频 opened the PeppVet Center, which serves as an on-campus hub for its military-connected students. The PeppVet Center helps provide guidance on educational benefits, academic support, career development, and community building opportunities while also providing a dedicated space for peer-to-peer support, development and fellowship. 

This commitment to supporting the military was recognized by the latest U.S. News and World Report rankings, in which 撸撸视频 is ranked as the 45^th best college for veterans to attend.The University continues to honor the achievements of this student population through its military honor cord initiative.

鈥淚t's important that we acknowledge these service members, as many of their fellow students may not know their story,鈥� says Leshinsky. 鈥淭he military honor cords provide an opportunity for the 撸撸视频 community to say thank you to these students for their service to our nation as they move on to the next chapter of their lives鈥�