Aditya Madduluri, Class of 2024, found more than just a place to live at the Chez Veterans Center—he found a community that helped shape his journey from military service to academic and professional success. Transitioning from active duty in 2020 during the challenges of a global pandemic, Aditya faced the daunting task of returning to […]
Robert Mitchell Bookland, a 2022 graduate of the University of Illinois, found a vital support system at the Chez Veterans Center during his transition from military to student life. After serving in the U.S. Air Force from 2014 to 2018, Robert faced the challenge of adapting to college while recovering from a recreational skydiving accident. […]
Article written by: Baileigh Hannah Meet Robert Chromniak, who is originally from Warsaw, Poland but has lived in the suburbs of Chicago for most of his life. He is currently studying Urban and Regional Planning with a concentration in policy and planning, while also serving as a Sergeant in the Illinois Army National Guard. Recently, […]
Article written by: Baileigh Hannah Meet Natalie! She’s currently majoring in Communication and minoring in Business—an intentional choice that reflects her interest in how people connect and how those connections play out in the professional world. Communication allows her to explore the way people share ideas and build relationships, while Business provides her with the […]
Article written by: Baileigh Hannah Meet Devin McCoy, originally from La Salle, Illinois. After growing up in a small town, Devin decided to join the Army, serving for six years on active duty. During his time in the Army, he was stationed at Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos) in Texas for three years, deployed to […]
Article written by: Baileigh Hannah Meet Abisay Salgado, originally from Rockford, Illinois, served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps, including 5 years of active duty and 3 years in the reserves. His decision to pursue higher education was driven by a variety of reasons. Abisay wanted to experience the American college life, meet […]