Penn State Altoona Veterans Affairs

11/11/2025

Today is a day to pause and pay tribute to our veterans. Take a moment to engage with a veteran and express your gratitude. While every day should include a moment of reflection on the service of others, today we honor our veterans with special distinction. Thank you to all our student, faculty and staff at Penn State Altoona for your service to our country. We salute you and thank you for your service!

-Penn State Altoona Student Veteran Organization

09/15/2025

On Friday, September 19th, Penn State Altoona will host a POW/MIA Remembrance ceremony, open to the public. The event will include an honor guard and a symbolic POW/MIA table setting on campus. Additionally, there will be a reading of all known MIA Blair County residents during their time in service, with a special book on display at the table in remembrance of those who have not yet returned home. Please see the flyer below for further details. This event is open to the public with many of our local veteran organizations in attendance as well as Senator Judy Ward, and Mayor Matt Pacifico. Please consider attending the event to honor our POW and MIA service members.

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to reflect on the events of September 11, 2001.

In light of recent events and the conversation that surround them, it is more important than ever that we come together as a community. This day reminds us not of what divides us, but of how we can unite as Americans in the face of tragedy.

Let us take a moment to honor the 2,996 lives lost 24 years ago and reflect on the lasting impact of that day. May we continue to find strength in unity, compassion, and shared purpose.

08/25/2025

Today marks the start of the fall semester at Penn State Altoona.

The Veterans Lounge is open, featuring coffee and doughnuts courtesy of Parlor Doughnuts. Unwind between classes, connect with fellow military students, and savor your first week.

Welcome and thank you for your service!

Veterans Lounge located in Smith Building W110

08/19/2025

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Student veterans will soon have a new space to call their own on campus, and the champion behind this dedicated site is sure it will send positive ripples throughout Penn State Altoona and Blair County. The Veterans Lounge will open in just a few weeks with the start of the fall 2025 semester. Credi...

07/31/2025

Exciting things happening at Penn State Altoona for student veterans.

Announcing the establishment of a Veterans Lounge on campus, tailored to meet the needs of student veterans. The lounge will be located in the Smith building, room W-110, which was previously occupied by academic affairs. The space will offer a welcoming front area, kitchen, and two offices for students.

Director of DEIB Sue Patterson and Student Veteran Liaison, Michael Balmforth, have been hard at work securing furnishings, with gratitude to organizations that have donated TVs and a refrigerator. Nevertheless, additional donations are still necessary; please refer to the attached list. Donations of any kind would be sincerely appreciated.

For further information regarding donations, please contact
Sue Patterson at [email protected]
or
Michael Balmforth at [email protected]