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11/11/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/11/2024 10:28

Honoring Veterans and Military at Georgetown

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Veterans and Military at Georgetown

Veterans and members of the military-connected community bring their unique perspectives and experiences to Georgetown. We honor them through the resources we offer to the military community and by celebrating their stories and focusing on service and research related to their well-being.

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A Community in Diversity

Military-connected students - veterans, reservists, active-duty and military spouses - bring a diverse range of experiences and backgrounds that enrich the Georgetown community.

A Testimonial

"Georgetown does a great job at preparing you for life, whether it's in the Army or post-Army, because the way the classes are designed, it's a lot of forward-thinking and thinking outside of the box."

Hoya Veterans

"We veterans are so fortunate to know the deeper worth of serving something selflessly and what a privilege it is to commit yourself to a higher calling. To make the sacrifice and stand amongst men and women who are all committed to one another - whether we did it for four years or 40 - is an incredible privilege."

"All of a sudden, we were going to war. At only 23 years old, I was young, inexperienced and a novice nurse facing this entirely new experience; but I learned quickly."

"I now feel more motivated to help people who don't have a fair path to citizenship - and ultimately that is what segued into leaving the military and now going onto this next journey into law school."

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60% work full-time while pursuing degrees
47% are persons of color
38% are first-generation college students
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Veterans Day Ceremony

President John J. DeGioia, the Georgetown University Student Veterans Association (GUSVA) and the Military & Veterans Resource Center sponsored a Veterans Day ceremony featuring Lieutenant General Anthony G. Crutchfield (Ret.) to honor its veteran community and celebrate their stories and diverse perspectives and histories.

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United in Service to Others

Grounded in the university's Jesuit ideal of being "people for others," Georgetown students find community and purpose through the Georgetown University Student Veterans Association (GUSVA), which received the Student Veterans of America Chapter of the Year Award in 2021.

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Hoya Battalion

The Hoya Battalion, Georgetown University's Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) Program, is steeped in a rich and enviable history that dates back to the birth of both the University and the United States of America.

A Testimonial

"It's what sparked my absolute passion for women's health care. The opportunity to go to the Hill and attend a health care-related hearing as part of my policy class, and to learn what evidence-based policy development looks like in our government and federal agencies, and then to take that and use it to influence policy change in the Navy and the Military Health System."

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Scholarships for Veterans and Military-Connected Students

The Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund supports scholarships, experiential learning opportunities and community programs for military-connected students at the McCourt School of Public Policy.

Impact Stories

Two veterans share how Georgetown has supported the military-connected community on campus with resources and support networks.

The gift will expand the Craig Newmark Veterans Scholarship Fund and further enable military-connected students to attend the McCourt School of Public Policy.

Q&A With Stephan Murphy, Director, Military and Veterans' Resource Center (MAVRC)

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Q&A With Stephan Murphy, Director, Military and Veterans' Resource Center (MAVRC)

  • Why did you want to join the U.S. Army?

    The September 11 attacks occurred when I was a sixth grader. Even at that age, without fully conceptualizing all of the events leading up to it, I could still realize this was a key event, and I wanted to contribute in some way afterward. Combining that desire to serve plus the ability to completely finance my college education made the decision to either attend a service academy or participate in ROTC to be pretty clear-cut.

  • What motivates your work in higher education?

    I like the ability to work with students: there truly is nothing more rewarding than having that opportunity to coach, teach and mentor. Having the ability to work with the next generation is something that gets me excited to go to work in the morning.

  • Why did you want to work at Georgetown?

    Georgetown University is one of the best, if not the best, destination for students in higher education. The academics are unmatched, but add in the location, our Jesuit tradition and the student support resources that we have here - this place is awesome. I believe that Georgetown can be the premier destination for military-affiliated students in higher ed, and I'm excited to make that happen.

  • What are your goals as director of MAVRC?

    My vision centers on both the recruitment and retention of military-affiliated Hoyas. I want to set the conditions to grow enrollment within this student demographic - the more military connected Hoyas on campus, the better in my opinion! Just as important, I want to ensure high levels of student retention, because we want students to come to Georgetown and stay here until they graduate. We have to make sure we have all the support systems in place to make sure they're able to succeed.

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