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Yoga classes create community for Veteran Terps

by Valeria González Montero Each week Veteran Terps at the University of Maryland have the opportunity to focus on themselves in a yoga class strictly for veterans. Marine Corps Veteran Hannah Boss instructs the veterans. “Whenever you get out of the military, veterans have troubles getting out and doing things that are strictly just for themselves,” said Boss, a sophomore neuroscience and kinesiology double major. … Continue reading Yoga classes create community for Veteran Terps

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‘Like a homecoming’: UMD Veterans Month brings Terps together

By Kiersten Hacker Each year, new students transition to the college experience. For student veterans, the change can be extra challenging. But one thing is certain, Marine Corps veteran Joeanne Thomas said, “we’ve all been through it, and we can get through it together.”  The University of Maryland recognizes November as Veterans Month, honoring veterans with weekly events through the Adele H. Stamp Student Union … Continue reading ‘Like a homecoming’: UMD Veterans Month brings Terps together

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UMD organizations help build community for student veterans, members say

By Devin Rank Student veterans can face big challenges when they return to the classroom after their years in the military, often starting with the loss of social connections.  At the University of Maryland, student-run organization TerpVets and  the college’s Veteran Student Life Office offer support, community and a safe space for U.S. military veterans. TerpVets is also open to students who have 100 hours … Continue reading UMD organizations help build community for student veterans, members say

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Veteran’s Day vigil and memorial service honors UMD student veterans

By Jamie Kerner The University of Maryland Veteran Student Life’s annual Veteran’s Week culminated on Nov. 10 with a Veteran’s Day vigil and memorial service, both held at the Memorial Chapel. Every fall semester, corresponding with Veteran’s Day, the University’s Veteran Student Life hosts Veteran’s Week to recognize, honor and celebrate the sacrifice and service UMD’s student veterans of past and present. The Vigil for … Continue reading Veteran’s Day vigil and memorial service honors UMD student veterans

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Maryland ranked a “Best for Vets” campus

The University of Maryland was ranked the 60th “Best for Vets” college in the country by the Military Times for its commitment to students of service this month. UMD Veteran Student Life has created a family-oriented network on campus, contributing to its veteran-friendly environment. Referring to them as “non-traditional non-traditional” students, the department realizes that these vets come to UMD with a variety of life experiences. Therefore, … Continue reading Maryland ranked a “Best for Vets” campus

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