APSU Military & Veterans Affairs Division

Don't let your weekend go by without making a plan for your future! 🚀

If you are currently on active duty at Fort Campbell and interested in the Army Green to Gold program, join us next Tuesday for an informational briefing. We will dive deep into the pathways available to help you achieve your goals.

🗓 When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Fort Campbell Education Center (202 Bastogne Ave), Room 160

Bring your questions and your drive to succeed. We’re here to help you every step of the way!

Ready to transition from enlisted to officer? 🪖✨

Mark your calendars! Austin Peay State University is hosting a Green to Gold Briefing to help you navigate your next mission. Learn about eligibility requirements, application steps, and how you can earn your degree while commissioning as an Army Officer.

🗓 When: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Where: Fort Campbell Education Center (202 Bastogne Ave), Room 160

Don't miss this opportunity to take control of your military career. See you there!

Behind every successful student veteran transition at Austin Peay, there is a dedicated team ready to guide the way. This week, we are shining our Staff Spotlight on Shirley Conner with APSU Veterans Upward Bound! 🌟

From navigating VA education benefits to mastering the APSU student portal, Shirley personally walks veterans through every step of the college enrollment process.

For sophomore healthcare management major and retired Army SFC Matthew Samuelson, Shirley was the reason he stayed. "If it wasn't for her, I would not be here right now taking classes," Matthew shared. "She looks after the veterans, and she follows up—she's a fantastic person to have on this campus."

Student veteran Zoe Alvarez echoes that gratitude: "Ms. Conner immediately stepped in with patience and understanding... what initially felt intimidating and complicated became manageable because of her knowledge."

Thank you, Shirley, for your unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to our military community! 🎩❤️🤍

👉 Read Matthew and Zoe's full testimonies and learn how Shirley helps our veterans succeed: [https://www.apsu.edu/news/shirley-conner-apsu-veterans-upward-bound]

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On this Memorial Day, we join our community in honoring the memory of the courageous service members who gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸✨

We remember their bravery, honor their sacrifice, and express our deepest gratitude to the gold star families who carry their legacy forward.

As a reminder, all APSU offices are closed today for the federal holiday. We look forward to serving our student veterans, active-duty military, and dependents when we reopen tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26. 🎩🪖

Let us active-duty, veterans, and citizens alike, never forget that freedom is never free.

Get summer ready, Govs! ☀️🎒

Join the APSU Bookstore on the side parking lot (right by the mural) for their Benefits Bash on Wednesday, May 27th!

If you are taking classes this summer, this is your one-stop shop to ensure you are fully prepared before day one.

Why you should drop by:
📚 Course Materials: Get your textbooks and gear sorted at the bookstore.
💻 Enrollment Support: Meet with the team to finalize your summer schedule.
Military benefits help, academic advice, and resource navigation.

Don't wait until the semester starts. Stop by, get your questions answered, and lock in your success early!

Yesterday was a powerful day of connection, recognition, and future-forward planning at our annual MVA All-Hands meeting! 🌟

We kicked off the day at Old Glory with breakfast and jumped straight into impactful keynote sessions with Dr. Shelana Martin and Dr. Jo Baldwin. We also heard vital progress updates and celebrated major milestones across our departments, including VSOC, VUB, NMFRC/MAPP, AFCFC, and VEBO. 💼📊

One of the best parts of the day? Coming together for our mid-day team activity, snapping our annual team photo, and formally recognizing the outstanding dedication of our staff and graduates from each department. 🏅🎓

Thank you to our planning committee and to everyone who attended and brought such incredible energy to the room. We are so proud of this team!

Drop a ♥️ in the comments, and share your favorite moment from the day! 👇

📢 Important Notice:

All Military and Veterans Affairs (MVA) Division offices will be closed on Tuesday, May 19, for professional development.

Departments affected include:
✅ Newton Military Family Resource Center
✅ Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell
✅ Veterans Education Benefits Office (VEBO)
✅ Veterans Upward Bound

Our staff is taking this time to sharpen our skills so we can continue providing world-class support to our military families and veterans.

We look forward to serving you when we reopen on Wednesday!

Attention Military-Affiliated Students! 📣

To better serve our community, the VEBO staff will be participating in several administrative and training sessions over the coming months. As a result, the office will be closed on the following dates:

🗓️ MAY:
• May 19 – 22
• May 26 – 27

🗓️ JUNE:
• June 15 – 18

🗓️ JULY:
• July 20 – 23

Please plan your visits accordingly. If you have paperwork to submit or questions regarding your certification, we encourage you to first check the webpage https://www.apsu.edu/mva/veterans-education-benefits or reach out to us during our regular operating hours outside of these dates.

Thank you for your patience as we work to stay updated and ready to support your academic journey! 🛡️

🎉 Ready to crush your summer semester?

The Ann R. Ross Bookstore is ready to get you fully prepped and fueled for success!

Join the Benefits Bash and get everything you need in one stop. Whether you need to lock down your course materials or get support, they’ve got your back.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 27th
📍 Location: Bookstore side parking lot (right by the mural)

Come hang out, get your questions answered, and set yourself up for a winning semester. See you there, Govs! 🎩✨