Student Veteran Events

students attending a Student Veterans of America NatCon meeting in Florida

2020 MSS -- Student Veterans of America NatCon

VCU veteran students attending a Student Veterans of America NatCon meeting in Florida. This conference had thousands of other veteran students awarded for their success in higher education. 

Group of students outside holding a banner

2019 MSS -- Ram Reinforcement: Rudy Reyes by Student Veterans Association

Light circuit workout with Marine Recon Veteran and Fitness mentor Rudy Reyes (@realrudyreyes)

Group outside celebrating Veterans day2019 MSS -- Give a Can Get a Plate

In recognition of Veterans Day, a ceremony was dedicated to fellow veterans. Students, faculty, and staff attended this event and donated canned foods.

Students attending a Ground Down Rise Up event2019 MSS -- Ground Down Rise Up 

Ground Down Rise Up is an event where helpful services provide tips and mental help mechanisms for veterans transitioning life after the military. 

Student standing outside of commons with military style bag2019 MSS -- 9/11 Commemoration

Commemoration ceremony held for the lives lost on September 11th, 2001. Hosted by VCU Military Student Services and VCU Student Veterans Association. 

students gather together to share impactful military experiences2019 MSS -- 'More than War' Stories & Travis Manion Legacy Project

'More than War' stories is an event where veteran students gather together to share impactful military experiences in order to grow and develop. The Travis Manion Legacy project is a local community service project dedicated to helping Richmond veterans in need. 

Interval workout at the Cary Street Gym dedicated to the fallen troops and active military members.2019 MSS -- Warrior Workouts

Interval workout at the Cary Street Gym dedicated to the fallen troops and active military members.

staff of VCU Military Student Services attended the 64th Anniversary of the Virginia War Memorial2019 MSS -- VCU MSS Staff with Clay Mountcastle

The staff of VCU Military Student Services attended the 64th Anniversary of the Virginia War Memorial. Stephen Ross, Director of MSS, gives his thanks to Charles Fishburne, Clay Mountcastle and everyone else who contributed to his son's memorial.