Student Veterans of America / South Texas College

The Office of Student Veterans Affairs at South Texas College is proud to partner with U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to host a joint Veterans Career Pathways event.

Attendees will have the opportunity to speak directly with agency representatives and gain insight into qualifications, hiring pathways, benefits, and day-to-day life within these organizations.

While the event is being hosted through the Office of Student Veterans Affairs, all students, alumni, and community members are welcome to attend.

We would like to thank our partners at Border Patrol and CBP for their willingness to invest their time in our students and veteran community.

See flyer for event details.

Thinking about starting a business? Boots to Business Reboot is a free entrepreneurship workshop for Veterans, military spouses, and Guard/Reserve members. Check out the flyer for details and registration.

Thank you to Deputy District Director Patrick Roberts for inviting our office to attend today’s quarterly Veterans Advisory Board meeting at Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz’s office.

We always appreciate the opportunity to connect with colleagues and community partners who serve veterans in varying capacities throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Veterans and family members,

UnidosUS, Burn Pits 360, and Chicanos Por La Causa (CPLC) will be hosting a veterans town hall this Saturday in Edinburg focused on issues impacting the veteran community, including healthcare, housing, the economy, and more.

The event will also feature a preview screening of the upcoming documentary series FIREWATCH, highlighting the efforts behind the passage of the PACT Act.

Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Edinburg Conference Center
118 Paseo Del Prado, Edinburg, TX 78539

Food and beverages will be provided.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4nJW1qX

How did Mr. Brian Withers, a man from upstate New York, hear about the veterans initiatives being put together at South Texas College? We still don’t really know. But one day, he reached out to our office saying he “wanted to be a part of it.”

More below. 👇

STC exhibit honors World War II Army illustrator George Withers Organized just ahead of Memorial Day on May 25, South Texas College’s Student Veterans Affairs office, together with Library Services at STC’s Pecan Campus is honoring the legacy of World War II veteran and illustrator George Withers. The exhibit features illustrations and military artwork crea...

Veteran graduates — your stole is ready.

If you’ve been meaning to get more connected, this is a solid place to start.

The SSG Fox Ruck March for the Cause brings veterans together—no pressure, just community and access to resources you might not know about yet.

The STC Office of Student Veteran Affairs continues expanding efforts to support student veterans and their families across the Rio Grande Valley. In recognition of that work, South Texas College has been awarded the Gold Veterans Education Excellence Recognition Award (VEERA) by the Texas Veterans Commission.

Last week, members of the office were in Houston for the Texas Association of Collegiate Veteran Program Officials (TACVPO) Conference, where the recognition was accepted.

The conference also provided an opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the state and explore new ideas on how to continue strengthening support and opportunities for the veterans and families we serve. 🇺🇸

The STC Veterans Affairs team has arrived in Houston for the 2026 TACVPO Conference.

Over the next few days, we’ll be connecting with colleagues from across Texas and exploring new ways to enhance the college experience for veterans and their families.

Our offices remain open and ready to assist students while we’re away.

South Texas College recently welcomed the U.S. Navy Band to the Cooper Center for Performing Arts as part of Navy Week 2026.

The band delivered an outstanding performance, and we were grateful to host our Navy partners for the first-ever Navy Week event in the Rio Grande Valley. The afternoon brought together music, community, and a strong appreciation for the service and professionalism of the U.S. Navy. ⚓️