Article written by: Baileigh Hannah Meet Cristian Pulgarin, a third-year graduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). He is currently part of the ROTC program as well. Originally from the Rogers Park neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side, Cristian is pursuing his second master’s degree at UIUC. He earned his Master of Public Health […]
The Spring 2025 Kickoff Event at the Chez Veterans Center was an amazing way to start a new semester! The event was energetic and welcoming, and military-connected students from diverse backgrounds were able to come together. Over a delicious spread of Rosati’s pasta, chicken, and salad, the students, faculty, and staff gathered to share experiences, […]
Article written by: Baileigh Hannah Reid Shoemaker, a 2019 graduate of the College of ACES with a degree in Agricultural and Consumer Economics, reflects on how the Chez Veterans Center played a crucial role in his college experience. As a National Guardsman, Reid faced the challenge of balancing his duties as a soldier with his […]