Military and Veteran Services

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...

On Friday, Jan. 16, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) partnered with The Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) to provide resources to veterans at a Southern Illinois Veterans Lunch. The WWP is recognized as one of the nation’s leading veteran’s organizations, freely assisting post 9/11 wounded, ill, injured veterans and their families to improve their well-being after military service.

Rachel McMillin, Chicago Outreach Specialist for WWP...

Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville marked the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII this fall with a series of programs exploring the war’s lasting impact at home and around the world.

The first event of the series, “Women at War,” included a presentation and book signing from Tanya Roth, PhD, lecturer, local instructor and author of “Her Cold War: Women in the U.S. Military, 1945-1980.”

Roth highlighted the contributio...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services welcomed Francis Gary Powers Jr. to campus on Thursday, July 17, as part of its Author Talk series.

Powers Jr. is the co-founder of The Cold War Museum, located in Vint Hill, Va., and the son of renowned U-2 pilot Francis Gary Powers. During the event, Powers Jr. centered the discussion on “Spy Pilot: Francis Gary Powers, the U-2 Incident, and a Controversial Cold War Legacy,” co-authored with Keith Dunn...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has once again earned Gold Tier recognition as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly® School, placing 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 VIQTORY, publisher of G.I. Jobs® Magazine, and is based on a rigorous, data-driven evaluation process. More t...

Recently, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Military and Veteran Services hosted its first MAVRC Show-and-Tell event, bringing together SIUE and local community members to celebrate hobbies while fostering connections.

The event was inspired by the Metro East Vet Center, which originally hosted a Hobby Expo and Craft Chili Cookoff in November in honor of Veterans Day. Recognizing the value of community engagement, the Metro East Vet Center collaborated with SIUE’s Military...

At Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, military-affiliated students are met with a comprehensive support system designed to ensure they thrive academically and personally. Whether transitioning from military life to the classroom or balancing family and studies, SIUE Military and Veteran Services (MAVS) stands ready to offer personalized assistance.

"We start assisting students before they even submit their admissions application," said Telisha Reinhardt, assistant director of MAVS. "We ...