Tips for Going to College as a Military Veteran
Chez Veterans Center’s Director, Andrew Bender, spoke with Jeff Snyder from BRNAM Broadcast Retirement Network about going to college as a Military Veteran. Watch the interview by clicking here.
Chez Veterans Center’s Director, Andrew Bender, spoke with Jeff Snyder from BRNAM Broadcast Retirement Network about going to college as a Military Veteran. Watch the interview by clicking here.
Our students come from an array of backgrounds and experiences. We strive to offer placements that can offer unique experiences and knowledge for students interested in learning about the military-connected populations. Tera Sparks completed her internship this Fall, supporting programs and services including our Veterans Day Event and our Food Pantry Initiative. We asked Tera […]
Dr. Brent Blackwell’s remarkable journey encompasses a transition from a frugal upbringing outside Chicago to esteemed accomplishments in the medical field. Joining the military at 17 year old, he sought direction and challenge, eventually serving as an Army Ranger combat medic in Afghanistan. His experiences there ignited a passion for medicine, leading him to the […]
The Chez Veterans Center regularly hosts interns from different programs across the college. During the Fall, we hosted Cristian Pulgarin for his placement as he worked to support our mission. We asked Cristian to share about himself, his experience as an intern at the CVC, and his professional goals. Cristian writes: My name is Cristian […]
The Chez Veterans Center serves as leaders in supporting our military-connected through higher education. While our building not only exceeds ADA standards, we also support potential and current students with researching military-friendly colleges, engaging in campus life for better integration, utilizing military benefits, and converting military experience into college credits. Read the full article by […]
After the success of last summer’s 2nd cohort of the Warrior-Scholar Project (WSP), featured on WCIA News, we are thrilled to be hosting our third cohort. This summer will be a one week STEM academic boot camp from July 18thru July 27 at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. During this academic boot camp, enlisted service […]
The Chez Veterans Center hosted a poignant exhibit, shedding light on the often-overlooked struggles of military veterans coping with PTSD, showcasing the diversity of their trauma experiences. Presented by the RUSH Road Home Program, this display challenges misconceptions surrounding military trauma, highlighting its varied impact across different roles and branches. Read more about the exhibit […]
The Chez Veterans Center hosted their annual Veterans Day Celebration featuring Keynote Speaker, Mr. Samuel K. Skinner. Read more about the event and the 2023 Keynote Speaker in these articles: Daily Illini: Chez Veterans Center Hosts Veterans Day Celebration Champaign-Urbana News-Gazette: UI grad who served as chief of staff to elder Bush sees importance of […]
Student Highlight: Cloie Widell (Army National Guard) The Chez Veterans Center staff are proud of the work of our students. Cloie Widell was a work study, Resident Assistant, and overall leader for many of our military-connected students this Fall semester. We asked Cloie to share about herself and ways she strives to have a positive […]
Supporting our military-affiliated students experiencing food insecurity through our continuous food drive initiative has been an incredible journey marked by unwavering generosity and community kindness. Our food pantry has served students from all military backgrounds, including National Guard, Reserves, Veterans, and military-family members attending the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Thanks to generous contributions from […]