Military and Veteran Services

Telisha Reinhardt, assistant director of Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, is one of the 25 Illinois Women Veteran Leaders of 2026 recognized by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) and the USDVA Women’s Health Department at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.

On March 16, the honorees were celebrated at a luncheon held at Malcolm X College in Chicago. Women veterans from across the...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville continues to strengthen its commitment to those who have served the nation by earning the 2026–2027 Military Friendly School and Military Friendly Spouse School designations.

The recognitions highlight SIUE's dedication to creating an environment where veterans, active-duty service members, military-connected students and military spouses have the support they need to achieve their educational and career goals.

Currently, nearly 900 veteran and...

Military Times Best for Vets Rankings has recognized Southern Illinois University Edwardsville among the nation’s top colleges for veterans and military-connected students in its 2025 “Best for Vets: Colleges” rankings, highlighting the University’s continued commitment to student success, accessibility, and support services. SIUE ranked No. 80 nationally overall and earned impressive distinctions across several categories, including No. 4 in Illinois, No. 11 in...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has once again earned Gold Tier recognition as a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School. The selection places the University among the top 10% of institutions nationwide for its commitment to serving military-affiliated students, including active-duty service members, veterans and military-connected families.

The prestigious designation is awarded by Military Friendly®, a VIQTORY company, and is based on a rigorous, data-driven evaluation process...