One of our favorite things to do is to collaborate with aspirational partners to build stronger, regionally grounded cultures of support for student veterans military-connected students. This summer we partnered with @studentvet to begin a multi-phase project. More to come.

"Failure Is Not an Option" — Listen to David Neher  Starting a new academic year always inspires a mixture of emotions: excitement, anticipation, and usually, a healthy dose of apprehension. veterans.columbia.edu/content/failur…

CVTI Team Spotlight: Ebonnie Goodfield '24GS, '26SW Ebonnie is a U.S. Navy #veteran, ColumbiaGS alumna, current ColumbiaSocialWork master’s student, a longtime student leader with #MilVets and president of Women Veterans of Columbia University.

It's been a productive and energizing start of the academic year at CVTI — full of programs, partnerships, and purpose. #VeteranSupport #HigherEd #CommunityBuilding #Leadership #CVTI

October is shaping up to be another exciting month at CVTI, and it really gets to the heart of what we’re all about. Throughout the month, we’ll be sharing stories, spotlighting our community, and showing how your support helps veterans thrive. We hope you’ll join us!

Creating a More Veteran-Informed Campus, One Conversation at a Time At CVTI, our best, most impactful collaborations always begin with listening. Learn more or support our work: veterans.columbia.edu

CVTI Community College Roundtable: Building Impact Through Ripple Effects. Join us in supporting our work to empower veterans and those who stand by them: veterans.columbia.edu

How can universities better serve nontraditional students — especially veterans and system-impacted students— through real, meaningful engagement? As one student remarked: "This content must be student-centered, narrative-based, and amplify student voices." Couldn’t agree more!

Collaboration Over Competition: CVTI Heads to Fort Worth Earlier this week, CVTI had the honor of participating in the 17th Annual Texas A&M University System Military-Affiliated Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas.

Today is Columbia Giving Day! CVTI is a force multiplier for veteran service providers, businesses, and higher ed institutions that want to better serve and benefit their military affiliated populations. Help us extend our reach even farther! bit.ly/CVTIWeb2025

Partnering with Community Colleges to Support Student Veterans  We said it in 2018, and we'll say it again here: community colleges are pathways to the future! Original article here: forbes.com/sites/civicnat… And you can learn more about us here: veterans.columbia.edu

Wow! What a month! As October comes to a close, all of us at CVTI are feeling humbled and full of gratitude for the support of our community, especially during Columbia Giving Day.  Thanks to everyone who gave so generously!

Looking to the Future: November at CVTI November always feels like a special month for us at CVTI — one filled with reflection, reconnection, and gratitude.

LinkedIn Live: Friday, November 21st at Noon Eastern Discover how to recognize imposter feelings and take your first step toward turning them into signs of growth and not insufficiency. Registration link in Bio

To all who have worn the eagle, globe, and anchor, the CVTI wishes you a very happy 250th U.S. Marines Birthday. We honor your unwavering commitment, your enduring legacy, and the profound sacrifices made by Marines and their families across generations. Semper Fidelis.

Honoring Our VA Ambassadors and the Columbia Veteran Community This Veterans Day Today, we just want to pause for a moment and say thank you. #VeteransDay2025

🇺🇸 Our Presidential Ivy Grows Strong! Soon it will grow large enough for us to make clippings and share them with #Veterans, #VeteranSupporters, and other #PlantLovers. "#SemperAnticus" (Always Forward).

Enjoy the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday! We're thankful for our partners, colleagues, student veterans, and the entire veteran serving community who support our mission every day. Wishing everyone a warm and joyful holiday!

What an amazing November for CVTI! As we head toward the end of November and the Thanksgiving break, we're grateful for the many wonderful things that happened this month!

Faculty Guide to Engaging Veteran & Military-Connected Students in the Classroom | Veteran Transition and Integration veterans.columbia.edu/content/facult…