Student Veterans of America / South Texas College

05/27/2026

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

05/19/2026

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. 👇

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...

04/21/2026

Veteran graduates — your stole is ready.

04/20/2026

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.

03/18/2026

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. 🇺🇸

03/09/2026

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.

02/03/2026

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. ⚓️

01/21/2026

The South Texas College Office of Student Veteran Affairs is excited to announce that, for the first time ever, the U.S. Navy Band will perform at South Texas College.

As part of Navy Week, this marks not only the first time the initiative has been hosted at STC — but the first time it has ever taken place in the Rio Grande Valley.

The performance will take place at the Cooper Center for Performing Arts, named in honor of U.S. Navy Ensign Edward P. Cooper, an Edinburg native whose service and sacrifice are formally honored at South Texas College.

• Location: Cooper Center for Performing Arts (Pecan Campus, Building L)
• Date: Thursday, January 29
• Doors Open: 2:00 p.m.
• Admission: Free and open to the public

Event details and registration in the comments.

01/15/2026

Serving our community is rarely a solo effort.

This morning, our office welcomed Michael Carrion from the Wounded Warrior Project San Antonio office to share insight on the work WWP is leading and to explore ways our efforts may align in supporting veterans and their families.

We also had the chance to connect with Mark Martinez from Veterans Upward Bound, who continues to support veterans and family members as they begin their college journey.

We look forward to building collaboration that strengthens support for the veterans and families we serve.

01/05/2026

Raised as a migrant worker.
Air Force veteran.
Grandson of a POW.
College graduate at 58.

Read Rene Mendoza’s story about earned, steady progress.

Coming from a long line of military service, BASOL graduate and United States Air Force veteran Rene Mendoza said earning his degree from South Texas College was both personal and deeply validating. 

12/15/2025

Congratulations to the more than 50 veterans who graduated from South Texas College this semester, and to the family members who also earned their degrees using veteran education benefits! A shared milestone for our veteran community 🎓