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 and PAVE Featured in UM Depression Center’s Annual IMPACT Report
PAVE and M-SPAN’s four other programs are featured on pages 23-24 of the University of Michigan Depression Center’s annual IMPACT Report. Read the Report
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
PAVE and M-SPAN’s other 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,” … Learn More
It takes a village: Steve Smith (M.P.A & M.S. in Sport Management ’19) finds community as student veteran at U-M
Steve Smith, the PAVE Team Leader at University of Michigan, was recently profiled in an article on the U-M website. “I can’t emphasize enough: I could not have done any of … Learn More
Unions Taking the Lead in Supporting Student Veterans
“We’re in our third year with the program now, and I really appreciate the structure. Peer advisors can communicate with their peers online, but it also trains the advisors and … Learn More
M-SPAN Staff Present on PAVE and After Her Service Programs at Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Grantee Summit
M-SPAN leaders and staff traveled to Washington D.C. in mid-October for the 2018 Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation Grantee Summit. M-SPAN Director Jane Spinner and lead Principal Investigator Michelle Kees were joined … Learn More