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Make it a decade! The Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency designated Michigan State University with “Gold-level status” for the 10th consecutive year, marking MSU among the most veteran-friendly institutions in the state. 

Patrick Forystek, director of the MSU Center for Veterans and Military-Affiliated Students, or CVMAS, says the designation alone is important. Marking 10 full years of designations is another layer to the accomplishment. 

“It’s great to get the highest designation again, and it is meaningful to see a milestone like 10 years,” said Forystek. “It a nice accomplishment, and that speaks to the…

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Many Veterans enter college and university life directly out of the military. This is a significant life transition, and most people need time to adjust to the new setting, culture, and experiences of campus life. This transition is more difficult for some Veterans than for others. They may need more help with physical or mental health issues or with the practical aspects of transitioning to this new environment. That’s where VITAL can help.

The Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL) program…