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From surviving Hurricane Katrina to serving in the U.S. Navy, Camrie Hingle’s journey is one of resilience and determination. Now a first-generation student at ϳԹ St. Petersburg, Hingle’s story embodies the pride and perseverance celebrated during ϳԹ’s First-Gen Week.
November 5, 2025Student Success
Four ϳԹ students earned spots in a national program where they’ll learn to lead campus initiatives that address issues impacting student veterans and the military-connected community, from mental health to career development.
May 23, 2025Student Success
ϳԹ earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for its support of military families
The state designation recognizes higher education institutions that provide critical support to military-connected students and families as they transition into higher education and sustained resources throughout their academic journey.
March 22, 2024Student Success, University News
Key legislative priority would make ϳԹ a model for supporting veteran and military-connected students
The ϳԹ seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three ϳԹ campuses, benefitting thousands of students.
January 31, 2024Student Success
ϳԹ student veteran gives back to the military community
Julio Figueroa's story encourages others to embrace change, pursue purpose and remember that it's never too late to jump into a new journey.
January 9, 2024Student Success
U.S. Army veteran helping ϳԹ students reacclimate to civilian life and the classroom
After serving 20 years, Wayne Taylor retired and went back to school. Now he’s using what he learned as a student-veteran himself to pay it forward in his role as director of the ϳԹ Office of Veteran Success.
November 22, 2023Campus Life, Student Success
ϳԹ adopts a ‘veteran inclusive’ approach to better support military-connected students
ϳԹ is home to nearly 1,400 student veterans. They are among roughly one million college students with military backgrounds nationwide. ϳԹ has recently adopted a “veteran inclusive” approach that recognizes veterans’ experiences and viewpoints and incorporates them into everyday campus life.
November 20, 2023Student Success
Military couple soaring to new heights at ϳԹ
After spending 10 years in the military, Air Force fighter pilots Captain Zach Eastman and Major Liz Eastman are now in their second to last semester at ϳԹ. The married couple is currently serving as flight instructors all while working to complete their online Master of Business Administration.
November 8, 2023Student Success
From navigating obstacle courses to hearing from men and women commissioned as officers, a delegation from the ϳԹ took part in an inspiring and informative week at the U.S. Marine Corps Educators Workshop.
July 3, 2023Community Partnerships
Veteran and military-connected students continue to serve communities impacted by Hurricane Ian
More than a month since Hurricane Ian made landfall, ϳԹ student veterans and alumni continue relief efforts in southwest Florida.
November 7, 2022Community Partnerships
ϳԹ student veteran receives national honor from the Pat Tillman Foundation
ϳԹ aging studies student and U.S. Air Force veteran Rio Tate is being awarded a 2022 Tillman Scholarship through the Pat Tillman Foundation. Tate is the only student from a Florida public university in this year’s class.
June 28, 2022Honors and Awards
ϳԹ honors military service personnel with Veterans Day observances
The ϳԹ proudly supports the men and women of the military and has been recognized as one of the top institutions in the nation for veteran and military-affiliated students.
November 5, 2021University News