M-SPAN Newsletter
Ten years ago, Military Support Programs and Networks (M-SPAN) was formed when the University of Michigan Depression Center committed to work with the VA and National Guard to help address … Learn More
Category: Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE)
PAVE Program Highlights from ’18-19 Academic Year
Our PAVE Program had another outstanding school year! Some highlights include: Individuals on from partner campus teams shared some thoughts on the value the program has provided the student … Learn More
Michigan PAVEs the way for student veteran success: BTN LiveBIG
PAVE and its presence at seven of the Big Ten schools was highlighted in an article by the Big Ten Network, which featured quotes from PAVE Program Manager Tim Nellett and University … Learn More
Paving the Way for Student Veterans
“This is a highly motivated, highly disciplined group. But that doesn’t mean they don’t have specific needs and challenges that require support,”–Tim Nellett, PAVE Program Manager The PAVE program was … Learn More
Veteran Katy Quartaro Finds New Ways to Achieve Goals
Syracuse University Peer Advisors for Veteran Education (PAVE) Team Leader Katy Quartaro was profiled in a feature piece on the university’s website. (From the Syracuse University website) Read More
UNLV Peer Advisor Alex Sawin is named “Student Veteran of the Year” and Student Veterans of America’s National Conference
Alex Sawin, a former Peer Advisor at University of Nevada Las Vegas within our PAVE program, was recently named “Student Veteran of the Year” by Student Veterans of America (SVA) … Learn More
M-SPAN Featured in UM Depression Center’s Annual IMPACT Report
M-SPAN is featured on pages 23-24 of the University of Michigan Depression Center’s annual IMPACT Report. Highlights include updates on each of M-SPAN’s programs, including After Her Service, its newest … Learn More
Updates from Johnson County Community College: Paving the way for veteran and military-affiliated students
“People who serve our country come from different backgrounds and have different beliefs, but they share a common experience. Because this program is about students working with students who have … Learn More
PAVE Program at Johnson County Community College Featured on PBS
“Donny Whitton tried going back to school several times after he left the military. Now as the veteran services assistant at Johnson County Community College, Whitton helps fellow veterans navigate … Learn More
Stronger Together: How Michigan Medicine Experts Help Military Veterans
M-SPAN and its programs were profiled in a Michigan Medicine Headlines article. “A treatment program, no matter how good it is, will not work if the person won’t go,” said … Learn More